FIGs serve both freshman and transfer students in their first quarter at UW. 

First-Year Interest Groups - Informational Presentation

FIGs provide the following: 

• Small cohorts of 20-25 students to take courses together and build connections in class.
• A two-credit GEN ST 199: The University Community course taught by a current undergraduate student (FIG Leader) to help first-year students navigate the University. 
• Simplified first quarter registration. Students can take a full course load and gain access to popular courses just by signing up for one FIG which registers students for all the courses clustered in that FIG. 

Campus Partner Involvement:

• These are just two primary ways for campus partners to get involved, we are happy to connect to discuss further partnership opportunities if you email cluster@uw.edu. 
  • FIG Clustering & Course Management (Include your departmental courses in a FIG) 
  • FIG GEN ST 199 Curriculum (submit a topic-specific module for the GEN ST 199: The University Community course)
• Create a Direct Admit FIG: Direct Admission FIG Structure & Process (Department Needs to Reach out to FYP before Winter Quarter to start the process)

Clustering & Course Management

Clustering & Course Management	Learn more about Clustering & Course Management Topics include searching for FIG clusters, building your course in Time Schedule, and FIG enrollment summaries.
Extra Seats	Learn more about Extra Seats For extra seats in courses that are linked to a FIG section, we make spaces available to all students. These seats are first-come, first-serve.
Get Involved	Campus Partners interested in discussing potential partnership ideas for clustering & course management can email cluster@uw.edu.

GEN ST 199 Curriculum 

199 Examples and Explanation	See Examples of 199 Assignments  Learn about the FIG Program
Submit a Module	Read the instructions about how to create a module and use the "Module Template" provided. You can see an example "Involvement" module at the bottom of the document as a reference.  Once you have completed your module, you can submit it by emailing it to the FIG Program at figs@uw.edu  We will then add the module to the FIG Leader Google Drive as a resource for FIG Leaders to use in their curriculum development based on their student's needs.
FIG Leaders	Learn more about FIG Leaders Topics include nominating or requesting a FIG leader, FIG Leader applications, and connecting with the FIG Leader paired with your course.
FIG Research Reports	Learn more about FIG Research Reports Topics include the origins of First-year Interest Groups and the effects of the FIG program on student persistence and retention rates.
Get Involved	Campus Partners interested in discussing potential partnership ideas for the GEN ST 199 course can email figs@uw.edu.