Incoming Furman students should consult the resources on this page for help with choosing a First-Year Writing Seminar.

First-Year Writing (FYW) seminars are a core component of the Furman Advantage. Seminars are taught by faculty from across the university who have designed intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary course topics that provide a platform for you to learn about and practice college-level reading, writing, and research skills. Prior to summer orientation, you will be asked to review the FYW seminars being offered in order to rank your preferences. 

You will find below a list of the seminars being offered for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, arranged by category and with brief topic descriptions. Keep in mind that all FYW seminars will introduce you to and give you practice in the following:

• writing effectively in multiple genres
• developing a flexible writing process
• choosing the right style, medium, and evidence for the situation
• writing successfully in academics and in professional environments after graduation

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Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 FYW Seminars