Do I have to take all of the classes in the FIG?
 

Yes, you need to take all of the classes in the FIG.  If you have prior credit for one of the courses in the FIG, you may not be required to retake that course.  All students in a FIG must be enrolled in the FIG section of the anchor course (usually an Intellectual Community course) and at least one of the two other courses in the FIG.  If you have prior credit in a course, have your college send an official transcript, or have an official copy of your AP results documenting your credit sent to the Admissions Office, then notify the FIG coordinator, who will drop you from the class. 

You must remain enrolled in the classes and sections specified for your FIG. 

I want to be in the FIG, but I plan to live off-campus.  Can I do that?

FIGs are living and learning communities, so a major component of the program is living on the same floor in the residence halls.  FIG students are required to live on the FIG floor, and UW's policy is that all new students live in the residence halls. If you need more information on residence halls, please visit the Residence Life and Dining Services web page (www.uwyo.edu/reslife-dining).

I already have a roommate.  Can we stay roommates?

Probably, as long as the FIG floor has sufficient space and your roommate has not requested a different specialty floor (another FIG, Engineering or Honors).  Each floor in the residence halls will accommodate more students than there are in the FIG.  So while some FIG members will share a room, some FIG members will room with non-FIG students.

I am also enrolled in another program and need to live on that floor.  Can I still be in a FIG?

FIG members are required to live on the FIG floor, so if you need to be on a different specialty floor (like Honors or ROTC), you will not be able to participate in the FIG.  Be assured, though, that when you join a living and learning community, whether it be a FIG, ROTC, Honors, or an Engineering Power Group, you receive great benefits.

I’ve requested a single room.  Can I still be in a FIG?

Maybe.  Because the FIG will be given priority over other living plan choices, you won’t be able to move to a different floor to accommodate your request for a single room.  However, your request is more likely to be me if your application is received early in the process.

My major is uncertain.  Should I consider a FIG?

Definitely.  While some FIGs are for specific majors, others are for areas of broad interest, and others are still more general.  A FIG will help you explore various options and doesn’t obligate you to any program or major. 

My class schedule is becoming very complicated.  Can I just drop one of the classes or at least change the section?

The success of the FIG is dependent on students being in the same courses and sections together, so changes to the schedule are not allowed.  If you're having a difficult time working out your schedule, contact the FIG coordinator to talk about your options.

If I join a FIG, it seems like I'll be spending all of my time with the same 20 people.  Will my life be taken over by the FIG?

Not at all!  FIG members are a subset on the residence hall floor, so you'll still have the opportunity to meet a wide variety of students who are not in the FIG.  You'll also work with your advisor to choose additional classes to take outside of the FIG to round out your schedule.  And your social life will, of course, be your own. FIGs can help get connected during your first semester and can introduce you to opportunities on the UW campus, but you will still have plenty of time for activities outside of your FIG.  

What are University Studies Program requirements?

The University Studies Program (USP) is the general education program that all University of Wyoming undergraduate students are required to complete.  The USP requirements can be found on the USP website (www.uwyo.edu/unst).  USP requirements that are satisfied by FIG courses are shown in the FIG descriptions.  NOTE:  Chemistry 1020 requires passing the math placement exam at level 3, or a minimum ACT math subscore of  23.  Biology 1010 requires passing the math placement exam at level 2, or a minimum ACT math subscore of  21.