Bryant University. The Character of Success

Preparing for Your First Semester

You may be wondering - is there anything I need to do before I begin my first semester at Bryant?  Planning ahead is essential to being successful as a college student and eases the transition during your first semester.

You should complete the following steps during the summer before your first semester at Bryant.

Step 1: Complete a Math Placement Exam (REQUIRED)

The exam, along with a review of your high school record and SAT scores, will be used to determine the math course for your first semester.

Math Placement

Step 2: Complete a Language Placement Exam

Students planning to pursue the Bachelor of Science in International Business are required to complete a language minor & Global Studies majors must demonstrate language competency. Therefore, the language placement exam must be completed for those degrees/majors. This is not required for other majors. However, if you think you may want to study a foreign language you should also complete the language placement exam. 

Language Placement

Step 3: Attend Orientation

At Orientation, advisors will assist you in putting together your first-semester schedule. Regardless of your intended major or even if you are undecided, you will begin taking courses in the liberal arts core, such as: 

ECO113 Microeconomics

LCS121 Intro to Literary Studies or LCS151 Liberal Arts Seminar

Math course (Please refer to Step 1 above)

A full first-semester schedule consists of five courses (3 credits each) and the Foundations for Learning course (1 credit). Here are some sample schedules.

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**If you are NOT attending Orientation, you MUST complete the First Year Course Selection form below, so that we can finalize your first semester schedule**

You can view the course descriptions here to assist with your course selection.

Click "DONE" in order to submit your completed form.