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College Success & First-Year Seminar

Located within: Connected Learning

Bellevue College students, whose primary intent is to earn either the AAS-DTA or the Associate of Science Track I or II degrees, must fulfill the College Success requirement (previously noted as a First-Year Seminar requirement)

College Success as a degree requirement should be taken in the first-two quarters of a new-to-college student’s coursework. A full list of classes that meet the requirement can be found in the college catalogue under General Education and Degree Requirements; more information and exemptions can be found in the College Success and FYS FAQs.

First-Year Seminar (FYS)

FYS 101 is the most common way to fulfill the College Success requirement. This three-credit, transfer-level class is offered every quarter and is a great introduction to college for first-time college students.

A new course, FYS 102 is now being offered that is designed for students further along in their college careers. FYS 102 is open to students with 30 quarterly credits completed or by instructor approval. 

For more information about FYS 101, FYS 102 or other options for completing the requirement, please visit below or the FAQ page. All courses that meet the College Success requirement are designed to help students be more prepared for their academic careers.

FYS 101: First-Year Seminar

3 credits, offered ever quarter
Modalities: In person, hybrid, online scheduled (synchronous), online asynchronous

FYS 101 is designed for students who are attending college for the first time. The course helps students set their academic and career goals, identify and access key resources, and acclimate to the college environment in a dynamic and engaging environment.

FYS 102: Advanced Transfer Seminar

3 credits, offered select quarters
Modalities: online asynchronous

FYS 102 is designed for students who have completed at least thirty credits and planning on transferring to a four-year institution or baccalaureate program. This course helps students manage their transfer timeline, prepare documents, including their transfer statement, and align future coursework with long term career goals.

FYS 101: For Running Start Students

3 credits, offered select quarters
Modalities: Hybrid

FYS 101 for Running Start students is designed for students who are new to college and are taking college courses while finishing high school graduation requirements. Like other FYS 101 classes, this version of the course helps students set their academic and career goals, identify and access key resources, and acclimate to the college environment geared directly to the needs of students who are more accustomed to a high school environment.

FYS 101 Equivalent Courses

STEM to Stern
Cohort program for Students interested in STEM careers

Not offered in 2026/2027 Academic Year

Neurodiversity Navigators
Cohort program for students identifying as neurodivergent

Contact Neurodiversity Navigators for more information

Human Development

  • HD 120 – Learning Strategies for Student Success
  • HD 125 – Motivation and Empowerment
  • HD 173 – Career Exploration

For more information, please review the course catalogue or FYS FAQ page