GWS 101 - Ferrum Gateway Seminar (GWS)

Credit Hour(s): 2
The Ferrum Gateway Seminar, a component of the Pathways to Success program, is designed to assist new students in making a successful transition to Ferrum College. It consists of intensive individual advising and regularly scheduled classes taught by the advisor. GWS 101 helps prepare students for the academic rigors of college by focusing on discussion of concepts and ideas from a common reading. The course helps students begin their college experience with an integrating, grounding academic experience and to achieve familiarity with campus resources and college policies. In addition, it includes career exploration and assistance with time management and study skills. The Ferrum Gateway Seminar is required during the first semester for all full-time freshmen. If you are a transfer student with 24 or more credits (excluding dual enrollment credits earned), you may decide to opt out of taking the Gateway Seminar. 2 Credit(s).

Course Session Cycle: FASP