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First-Year Experience (FYE) expectations for all Buffett scholars.

First-Year Scholars have courses, meetings, and community expectations during their first year in TLC.

If Living On-Campus
Expected to live in the Thompson Living Learning Community at University Village

Fall Expectations For First-Year Scholars

US 1020 - TLC Academic Seminar

*CBA students will take BSAD 1110; IS&T students will take CIST 1010 instead of US 1020.

ENGL 1200 - Autobiographical Reading/Writing
One (1) TLC General Education Course

Spring Expectations For First-Year Scholars

One (1) TLC General Education Course*

* An additional TLC General Education Course can be added if the academic advisor believes extra support is needed.

Expected Attendance of First-Year Events & Meetings
Attend a TLC designated Enrollment Day
Attend TLC Summer Summit in August
Meet with your first-year peer mentor monthly for the entire year
Complete and log 3 study hours weekly in either Kayser Hall or Criss Library
Meet with your TLC Specialist for a mid-term meeting each semester
Attend designated TLC Community Dinners

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