First Year Experience

Students seeking an associate in arts degree and entering the program with less than 15 earned credit hours must satisfy the First-Year Experience requirement. 

Catalog Year
ProgramsRequirement
2026-2027Associate in Arts (A.A.)

Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer (S.A.A.T.)
IDS 1107 First Year Experience Flightpath: Chart Your Course
IDS 1107 should be taken in the student's first semester.
Credits earned via accelerated mechanisms are not included in the 15-hour count.

The First Year Experience Flightpath course introduces students to the academic expectations, support services, and program pathways at Seminole State College. Students will learn how to navigate college resources, including the Pathways model and the Navigate app, and will develop skills in goal setting, information literacy, and self-advocacy. Through structured activities, students will explore career and academic options, understand degree requirements, and engage in college experiences that support their transition to higher education. Participation in certain college activities outside the scheduled class time may be required.

For course offerings, please see the online catalog, IDS1107 First Year Experience Flightpath: Chart Your Course.