First-Year Seminars are topic-based courses that are specifically designed to introduce new, first year students to important principles and academic expectations that will help them be successful in college. Classes are small (capped around 20 students), taught by faculty and instructional staff, and offered for 1 credit hour during only the fall semester.

The Learning Assistant Program provides additional support to students through the integration of Learning Assistants (peer leaders) into classrooms. Learning Assistants are undergraduate students who, with training and support, help facilitate activities during class sessions to increase active collaboration to improve student learning. Additionally, in Fall 2022 Metacognition Mentors are being piloted as a tangent opportunity within the Learning Assistant Program. Metacognition Mentors will review ICON journal submissions of College Algebra students and provide feedback to help students develop effective learning strategies.