Use the FIG Search, to find the general studies sln that is linked with your course.
FIG courses include information about various campus and academic resources. We are excited to partner with the MyPlan team and the Odegaard Undergraduate Librarians to introduce new students to course planning and the UW Libraries. Tools we use to assist students in the classroom include the following:
Use the FIG Search, to find the general studies sln that is linked with your course.
The Communities and Research (CoRe) project is designed to get students acquainted with the neighborhoods in Seattle close to UW while also developing research skills that that will benefit them throughout their college career. This assignment is created in partnership with the UW libraries.
--Student Instruction Guide - Fall 2018
--FIG Leader Instruction Guide: Fall 2018, Evaluating your sources
MyPlan Information
--How to video
--Quick guides and tutorials
Interested in meeting the First-year Interest Group Leader (FIG) paired with your course? You are welcome to contact them via email. FIG leaders will be paired to FIGs in mid June. An updated contact list will be posted at that time.
If you have questions about connecting with FIG Leaders please email figs@uw.edu
2011 FIG Enrollment - 2,644
2011 T-FIG Enrollment - 162
2012 FIG Enrollment - 2,640
2012 T-FIG Enrollment - 87
2013 FIG Enrollment- 2,882
2013 T-FIG Enrollment - 87
2014 FIG Enrollment - 3,181
2014 T-FIG Enrollment - 86
2015 FIG Enrollment - 3,263
2015 T-FIG Enrollment - 82
2016 FIG Enrollment - 3,104
2016 T-FIG Enrollment - 79
2017 FIG Enrollment - 3,019
2017 T-FIG Enrollment - 91
2018 FIG Enrollment - 3,939
2018 T-FIG Enrollment - 67
Course Management includes the creation of the General Studies 199 and the pairing of classes to create the FIG clusters
Do you know a student who would be a great FIG Leader? Learn more here!
The Office of Educational Assessment has released the completed 2009 Freshman Interest Group Assessment Report. Read the FIG Program 2010 Assessment Response and the OEA 2009 Freshman Interest Group Assessment Report.
First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.