First-Year Seminar

First Year Seminar (FYS) CDU 101a and 101b are courses that support new CDU undergraduate students as they begin their college journey. Through FYS, students discover there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. CDU 101a and 101b students are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and areas of growth. CDU 101a and CDU 101b center on self-determination, self-care, community outreach, uplifting one another, leaning on our support systems, and incorporating friends, faculty, and staff as part of a support network. 

Benefits of First-Year Seminar:

  • Helps new students transition to CDU and introduces college life and expectations 
  • Introduces the Undergraduate Academic Advisor who helps with academic planning, counseling, and career development 
  • Allows students to build a team of professional, caring, and committed faculty dedicated to supporting their
  • Matches students with shared interests and/or majors, creating cohorts with similar goals 
  • Forms lasting connections with the CDU community
  • Provides access to resources that supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being 

Academic Support Resources:

First-Year Seminar FAQs:

A: No, there is no application process. You will be signed up by your advisor once you are admitted to the university.

No, you are not required to take specific courses to be part of the First-Year Seminar.

A: Yes, if you are signed up for FYE by your advisor, you are required to attend.

A: You must be a full-time student to be eligible.

A: You would need to discuss this with your program director for approval.

Job Opportunities:

Questions? Contact Us.

Student Academic Success
1731 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059

Monday- Friday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Bailey-Smith
Bailey K. Smith
Academic Advisor
Phone
Darryl White
Darryl W. White
Academic Success Manager