How is a FIG different than a residential college?
Rather than occupying an entire building with 200-300 students as in a residential college, a FIG will occupy one floor or wing of a building with 20-40 students. FIGs are also only first year programs, where some residential colleges accept second-year students. FIGs help form a sense of a smaller community at LSU as a residential college does, but in a more intimate and active environment. Not only will the residents live together, engage in linked courses, and interact with faculty outside of the classroom as residential colleges do, but they will also develop and implement a student-designed community service project, complete a ropes course together, and participate in several other activities in the designated theme of the FIG.
