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.
Course Requirements
For students starting at Carolina in Fall 2025 or after
| Requirement | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| College Thriving (first-year students only) | 1 | FY-THRIVE |
| First Year Seminars & Launches (first-year students only) | 3 | FY-SEMINAR, FY-LAUNCH |
| Data Literacy Lab (first-year students only) | 1 | FY-DATA |
| Writing at the Research University | 3 | FY-WRITING |
| Global Language | 3 to 4 | GLBL-LANG |
For students starting at Carolina before Fall 2025
| Requirement | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| College Thriving (first-year students only) | 1 | FY-THRIVE |
| First Year Seminars & Launches (first-year students only) | 3 | FY-SEMINAR, FY-LAUNCH |
| Triple-I & Data Literacy Lab (first-year students only) | 3 + 1 | FY-TRIPLE + FY-DATA |
| Writing at the Research University | 3 | FY-WRITING |
| Global Language | 3 to 4 | GLBL-LANG |
Some courses in this category may double count with: