First-Year Foundations
Start strong! Whether you’re joining us from North Carolina, across the country, or around the globe, your first-year experiences will help you navigate your transition to Carolina and build a strong foundation for your future success. You’ll have the support and guidance you need to make the most of all the opportunities available to you, as well as the freedom to explore, discover, and grow. You’ll meet your Carolina people, expand and refine your academic interests, and develop skills that will prepare you for what comes next.
“For undergraduates who are not sure what to major in, Triple-I courses may spark their interest in different majors and careers.”
Arne Kalleberg
Instructor of “Understanding Health and Happiness”
Course Requirements
| Requirement | Credits | Code | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Thriving | 1 | FY-THRIVE | Small class Empowers you to participate fully in the opportunities of a research university First-Year students only |
| First Year Seminars & Launches | 3 | FY-SEMINAR, FY-LAUNCH | Small class Taught by accomplished professors First-Year students only |
| Triple-I: Ideas, Information, & Inquiry + Data Literacy Lab | 3 + 1 | FY-TRIPLE | Large class taught by a team of 3 professors Organized around a broad theme and highlights different approaches Introduction to data literacy First-Year students only |
| Writing at the Research University, ENGL 105/105i | 3 | FY-WRITING | Small class Multi-genre writing course, ENGL 105 Emphasizes research-based writing in disciplines across the university |
| Global Language | 3 to 4 | GLBL-LANG | Small class Over 25 languages offered |
Some courses in this category may double count with: