Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HUM 1920; FIG Colloquium?
- What FIGs are available?
- I like the idea of FIGs, but I don't want to take the one-hour FIG Colloquium HUM1920.
Is HUM1920 required?
- If I find a FIG I want to register for, do I have to take all of the courses in it?
- How do I add a FIG? How do I drop a FIG?
- What if the FIG I want is closed?
- Are FIGs offered anytime besides fall semester?
- I have a lot of Dual Enrollment and/or AP/IB credit. What FIG should I take?
- I have heard a lot about the First Year Experience (FYE) program. Is
this the same thing?
- Can I register for FYE and a FIG?
- How will the FIG course affect my GPA?
- I have a question that isn't answered here. What should I do?
What is HUM 1920; FIG Colloquium?
HUM 1920; FIG Colloquium is a class facilitated by an experienced undergraduate student and designed to provide you a set of experiences
that will introduce you to the academic culture at the Florida State University. Visit Program Info for more information.
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What FIGs are available?
You will be able to search our database to see what FIGs are currently open by searching FIGs Clusters
http://www.fsu.edu/undergrad/FIG/clusters.html.
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I like the idea of FIGs, but I don't want to take the one-hour FIG Colloquium HUM1920.
Is HUM1920 required?
Yes, HUM1920 is the lynchpin course for each FIG cluster. If you drop HUM1920 from your fall schedule, the remaining FIG courses will also be dropped.
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If I find a FIG I want to register for, do I have to take all of the courses in it?
Yes! A FIG is a package deal.
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How do I add a FIG? How do I drop a FIG?
It's very easy to add or drop a FIG from your schedule. In the FIG listing there is one course reference number (5 digits) for each FIG.
Just use that number with the web registration tool that you've learned about in your small group session during orientation. This
course reference number will add or drop (depending on what you're doing) you from the FIG Colloquium (HUM 1920) and all courses
associated with that FIG.
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What if the FIG I want is closed?
Feel free to continue checking this web page, but know that it's a good idea to register for a backup schedule since there is no
guarantee that the FIG you want will open. Also, there are FIGs with similar classes, so make sure you look through all of the FIGs with
themes or classes that interest you. There are no waiting lists for FIGs.
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Are FIGs offered anytime besides fall semester?
No. FIGs are only offered for fall semester, so take advantage of this opportunity!
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I have a lot of Dual Enrollment and/or AP/IB credit. What FIG should I take?
You should be careful, of course, to not enroll in any classes that you already have earned credit. You can should consult with your
advisor if you have any concerns about the course selection or cluster.
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I have heard a lot about the First Year Experience (FYE) program. Is
this the same thing?
No, FYE is a stand alone course and does not cluster you courses.
First-Year Experience, (AMS 1363), is a one-credit hour course that
introduces first-year, first-time-in-college students to the academic and
social lifestyle of FSU. . If you feel the need to further acclimate to
the student culture at Florida State you may want to register for FYE.
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Can I register for FYE and a FIG?
Yes, but we encourage you to discuss this option with your advisor.
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How will the FIG course affect my GPA?
HUM 1920 FIGS COLLOQUIUM is a one-credit course, S/U graded credit and it
will not figure into your GPA calculation.
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I have a question that isn't answered here. What should I do?
You should talk with an advisor if you're at orientation or, you may contact the FIG program directly at: FIGS@admin.fsu.edu. Please
include your student # in your email!
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