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First Year Experience Course: College 101

College 101 is part of the First Year Experience (FYE) at Baldwin-Wallace College.  College 101 is a two-credit hour course offered fall semester to students entering college for the first time. 

Why take College 101?

“I would recommend this course to an incoming freshman because it broadens your perspective of who you are, how others are around you and how you can relate to them, while gaining an understanding of the in’s and out’s of college life” - Mary

“What I enjoy most about College 101 is that it gives me a sense of belonging.  While there are still regular assignments like any other class it is much more laid back and allows for meeting new people and forming strong bonds.  Through College 101 I have met some of my closest friends on campus.”  - Grant

“The class guides you through your first semester, which could be a rather difficult time for freshmen. You gain knowledge to what the college has to offer, as well as experiencing and adapting to college life. College 101 aids greatly in the transition from high school to college, which is needed.” - Jesse

 

This course assists first year students in making a successful transition to college through the following objectives:

Objective 1: 

Be Curious- Coursework

Students will understand the mission of Baldwin-Wallace College and the advantages of a liberal arts education.

  • Understanding higher education, college curriculum, and expectations of a student.
Objective 2: 

Be Successful- Focus on Future

Students will explore their own values, goals and priorities to assist in personal, educational and career-related decision making.

  • Review and understand academic expectations of a responsible college student and how use of student support services benefits academic and personal success. 
Objective 3: 

Be Connected- Involvement

Students will demonstrate engagement with the Baldwin-Wallace College community by attending academic, cultural, and social events as well as participating in diverse co-curricular activities.

  • Understanding how co-curriculur involvement contributes to student learning, develops leadership attributes and creates an awareness of what the campus community offers
Objective 4:

Be Real- Experiential Learning

Students will demonstrate the fundamental skills of self-management and effective academic strategies including knowledge of campus resources and opportunities to extend learning and aid in academic and personal development.

  • Understanding how co-curriculum opportunities, experiential learning, community involvement and participation in diverse learning opportunities strengthens career aspirations.

Ask your Academic Advisor about your interest in registering for the course when scheduling classes during your summer orientation. 

Questions regarding the course?  Contact Marcos Rivera, Program Coordinator, at (440) 826-2116 or email- mrivera@bw.edu.