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The Seminar for Freshmen offers new students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the college experience by exploring an exciting, provocative, or timely topic in-depth.

Much more than a traditional introductory lecture, seminars are designed to stimulate your intellect and engage you with the world. Our most seasoned faculty will challenge you to think critically and creatively. Your seminar might even take you beyond the classroom–to attend a professional theatre production, tour a historic Boston site, or visit a local radio station, for example.

Seminars are small (19 students or fewer), so you’ll get to know your professor and classmates well. Your seminar professor also serves as your academic mentor–a person who guides and supports you throughout your freshman year and beyond.

You may choose from a wide variety of seminar options. You can explore a topic you’ve always been curious about or jump right into a major that interests you. When you receive notification to register for classes, you will receive access to a list of specific Seminar for Freshmen courses offered in your first semester.