Learn how to move through your first year with clarity, intention, and meaningful action. This introductory course helps first-year college students develop essential life skills needed for success in college and beyond. Through interactive workshops and discussions, students will learn practical strategies for budgeting, managing time, and maintaining mental well-being while also exploring cultural understandings and navigating diverse environments. The course encourages self-reflection, responsible decision-making, and respectful engagement with people from different backgrounds, preparing students to thrive academically, personally, and socially in a global community. By the end of the course, you won’t just be getting through college, you’ll feel more in control, more confident, and ready to make the most of your experience here at FLC!

This is a multi-day river trip where you float the San Juan River during the day and camp outside next to the river under the stars.

Build community through an Indigenous lens, receive mentorship from Native American Center student leaders, learn to navigate campus resources for academic success, and explore the Four Corners region.

Your new backyard is full of alpine meadows, trout-filled lakes, deep forests, and jagged high peaks, so why not explore it with a group of your new peers? This backpacking trip is a community-focused experience designed to help you begin your Fort Lewis College journey.

An LGBTQ+-welcoming section called Outside with Pride is also available for students who want to share this adventure with their community.

Earn 3-4 college credits with a math or English comp course that counts towards your Liberal Arts Core. The small class size allows for individualized instruction, practice, and collaboration. Engage in workshops and coaching on professional skills and gain work experience with a part-time job on campus!