First-Year Launch
Admitted Students

This is a cohort-style "orientation" course for incoming first-year student-athletes to successfully transition into academics, athletics, and life at Fort Lewis College. This course will support your journey to succeed on and off the field. We'll celebrate the determination and enthusiasm you bring to your sport and learn how to apply that mindset in the classroom, too. We'll learn about study skills, connecting with campus resources, and how to support each other during this exciting transition to college.

Learn how to make the most of your first year with experiences to uncover your passions, forge lasting connections, and embrace your true identity. Redefine the concept of career as a journey of authoring your own life story and leaning into who you really are.

Learn how to make the most of your first year with experiences to uncover your passions, forge lasting connections, and embrace your true identity. Redefine the concept of career as a journey of authoring your own life story and leaning into who you really are.

Learn the skills necessary not only to survive but to thrive in the outdoors and in the classroom. This course explores permaculture, firecraft, shelter construction, and wild foraging. Students connect each skill with life on campus and learn how to pass and live to their greatest potential, even during unfavorable conditions.

Learn the skills necessary not only to survive but to thrive in the outdoors and in the classroom. This course explores permaculture, fire craft, shelter construction, and wild foraging. Students connect each skill with life on campus and learn how to pass and live to their greatest potential, even during unfavorable conditions.

In this interactive First Year Launch course, you will explore the key principles of improv comedy - like collaboration, active listening, and thinking on your feet - to build confidence, learn the ins and outs of college, strengthen communication skills, and foster a sense of belonging here at FLC. Through games, scenes, and reflective discussions, you will connect with peers, stretch your creativity, and learn how the “yes, and” mindset can support academic growth, resilience, and meaningful engagement at school and beyond! No performance experience required - just a willingness to jump in and say “yes!”

This course immerses students in the practice of yoga journaling, offering a holistic approach to personal development, self-discovery, and mindfulness. Through a combination of yoga techniques and journaling exercises, students will explore the connection between mind and body, self-awareness, resilience, and overall well-being. The course also strongly emphasizes the Fort Lewis College community, encouraging kindness, compassion, and student wellness. Each week, students will explore themes vital to the success of first-year college students, making this course both enriching and relevant to their academic and personal growth. Students are required to bring their own yoga mat and journal to class.