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College Success & First-Year Seminar

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 the FAQ page. All courses that meet the College Success requirement are designed to help students be more prepared for their academic careers.