to you. You’ll meet several times with your advisor during your first year.
YOUR FIRST SEMESTER The normal course load for students at the College is four courses, excluding labs and practicums. All first year students will enroll in one Montserrat seminar and three additional courses each semester. We pride ourselves on small classes and the opportunity they provide for meaningful interaction between students and faculty in and out of the classroom. However, small classes can mean that you will not always obtain your first choice of courses. Therefore, we suggest that you have multiple alternate course options. As you make your choices, consider using your first year to explore the curriculum as a means of discovering where your interests lie. If you are interested in exploring a particular major or pursuing post-graduate options in the health professions, you will find suggestions for appropriate course options in the First Year Courses section of the Incoming Students Website. You can also use the College’s Common Area Requirements to guide you in your selection. Descriptions of fall courses open to first-year students, including Montserrat seminars, and detailed instructions for enrolling can be found on the Incoming Students Website, which is updated as needed. All courses listed have either some space reserved for first-year students or are only open to first-year students.
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THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
