WHAT IS FRESHMAN ACADEMY?
Freshman Academy is designed to ease a student’s transition from high school to college by breaking the university into smaller, more student-friendly units. It is both the shape of things to come and a re-creation of the way things used to be when universities were smaller and more intimate. Study groups form more easily, citizenship and good study habits are encouraged, and high academic standards are valued. The atmosphere is one where mutual support, close associations, and the gospel in action are ways of life. Freshman Academy brings together a wide variety of students from all levels of academic interest and preparation. Space is limited, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no fees beyond regular tuition. There may, however, be small additional fees for event tickets, field trips, and other out-of-class activities that are scheduled by individual instructors. In addition, student living in Heritage Halls or off campus should purchase eith
Freshman Academy is a new program at BYU-Idaho where select incoming freshmen are grouped in learning communities to improve their academic, social, civic, and spiritual experiences during their first semester. Our purpose is to facilitate rapid integration of new students into the BYU-Idaho experience. Freshman Academy learning communities are groups of students who take classes together, live near each other, and work with faculty and peer mentors to become outstanding scholars, citizens, and disciples of Jesus Christ. Freshman Academy believes that in a community, all individuals are responsible for their own learning and for creating a setting in which others can learn as well. These commitments to individual responsibility and healthy community are based on the following principles: • Learning is for personal benefit and the good of the community. The best learning comes through collaboration, not competition. • Learning requires hard individual work and a commitment to publicly s
