First Year Workshop | University of Portland

First Year Workshop

First Year Workshop Course

Starting at Orientation (as "Workshop Groups") and continuing through the fall semester until the week after fall break, the First Year Workshop helps all first year students understand the dexterity needed for academic success in higher education. Taught by an upperclass student in a similar major, the workshop classes are "cohorted"—students will find that their peers in the workshop class are also in one of their introduction courses, and generally one or two additional classes. This allows for great opportunities for students to interact and form social and academic connections from their first weekend on campus.

Workshop Course Materials

There are not texts or other resources you will have to purchase at the bookstore. All materials for your workshop course will be provided to you during your classes.