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Freshman Interest Group (FIG)
College is an adventure, always fun and exciting, but sometimes scary and confusing. FIGs provide an instant family to support you as you navigate college life. Each FIG is limited to 16-18 students who live on concurrent floors in our traditional-style halls, Mountain View and Valley View Tower.
Students participate in their FIG for an entire year with the option for one course credit in the spring. Your (Peer Mentor (PM)) is your course instructor and will organize regular activities based on your FIG theme. On average, your PM will plan 6-8 programs a semester. A passing grade is based on attendance and participation in these programs each semester, a time commitment of 1-2 hours a week.
Students do not need to be in a particular major to participate in any of the FIGs. There is a one-time activity fee of $50 ($75 for Outdoor Adventures) that will be added to your fall semester rent. This fee is used for travel, food, and program supplies.
Available FIGs
Appreciating the Arts: Shakespeare, Seuss, Springsteen, Spielberg…what? If you have a love of writing, music, drama, or the visual arts, this Freshman Interest Group (FIG) is for you. You will have the opportunity to attend the theatre, poetry slams, movie festivals, and much more! Location: MVT and VVT 4th Floors
Science and Society: It's a proven theory that anyone interested in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering will want to participate in our Science and Society Freshman Interest Group (FIG). Build rockets, go on biology hikes, and attend astronomy nights, just to name a few of our great activities. Location: MVT and VVT 4th Floors
Outdoor Adventures: Do you love the great outdoors? Experience the natural beauty of Utah by participating in our Outdoor Adventure Freshman Interest Group (FIG). Go hiking, camping, mountain climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing and much more!Location: MVT and VVT 5th and 6th Floors
Elementary Education: It's elementary, my dear Watson…that there is no better place for freshman education majors than this Freshman Interest Group (FIG). Elementary, secondary, special, deaf or early childhood education majors will enjoy mock teacher interviews, storytelling workshops, dinners with faculty, and service projects with local schools. Location: MVT and VVT 6th Floors