First-Year Seminars: Information for Students

Have you ever wondered if we can connect with the cosmos? Or what exactly "fake news" means? Or about the connection between physical and mental fitness? The First-Year Seminar series answers these questions by approaching critical thinking and academic curriculum on a completely new level. We asked our inventive professors to develop courses that focus on unusual topics (e.g., Batman, morality and fairy tales), and then to structure the topics to meet our rigorous academic standards. are available to all current CU Boulder first-year students. The First-Year Seminar courses are held in small, interactive classes—limited to 19 students in each course.

First-Year Seminars are a great way to explore topics that can help you discover the academic path that’s right for you.

To register for a First-Year Seminar class:

1. Search FYSM 1000 in myCUinfo. You’ll see that each topic has its own section number. 

2. Enroll in the topic that interests you most or schedule an appointment with your advisor through MyCUHub to learn how a First-Year Seminar course fits into your academic plan.