Freshman Interest Groups

West Chester University

Contact Info
Lawrence Center 262
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-3544
Fax: 610-436-2600
FIGs@wcupa.edu


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MISSION

  • Gathers students in small groups (25) to live and learn together
  • Fosters close relations among peers and between students and university faculty and staff
  • Eases transition from high school to college
  • Encourages intellectual growth and development
  • Fosters cross-disciplinary thinking
  • Encourages connections to professional and social communities on campus

COMMUNITIES

BENEFITS

  • Better Grades
  • Better Connections to Faculty
  • Special Residential Arrangements
  • Close knit group of students who share your interests
  • Small study groups
  • Special activities

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Remember that FIGs are open to residential and commuter students.