Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEN 101 - Freshman Student-Athlete Experience

(1 credit)
This freshman experience course is designed to help our student-athletes make an effective transition from high school into Saint Francis University. The Freshman Student-Athlete Experience focuses on areas where students need assistance, awareness, and extra support to succeed during their critical first semester on campus. Through this course, students will enhance their skills and knowledge in the areas of academic success, personal wellness, and career exploration. Class topics include: the difference between high school and college, NCAA rules and regulations, training for academic success, drugs and alcohol education, health and wellness, social networking, and stress management. The class also introduces students to important offices across campus that will give them the support and confidence they need to be successful student athletes at Saint Francis University. They will learn how to successfully manage the unique characteristics of being a student-athlete. This one credit pass/fail course is offered in the fall semester for incoming freshman student-athletes. Students transferring into the university with at least 28 credits earned (not including college credits earned in high school, AP, and CLEP) are not required to take this course. Fall, and Spring as needed.