Freshman Inquiry courses are writing intensive, and the Portland State Writing Center provides extra support for students enrolled in these courses. The Writing Center offers special one-on-one tutoring times and other unique resources to help freshman succeed.
In order to get credit for any course, the course must be completed with a passing grade. If one term of Freshman Inquiry is not completed or passed, the student must retake the term in order to fulfill the requirements of Freshman Inquiry. For specific or unusual circumstances, students should seek advising at the Advising and Career Services (ACS), room 402, University Studies Building.
No. Freshman Inquiry is designed to be a full-year course. You are required to complete the full year in the same class with the same instructor. If there is an unusual circumstance that requires a change to another Freshman Inquiry class or theme, you should speak to instructors in both courses. For additional advising, you can seek advising at the Advising and Career Services (ACS), room 402, University Studies Building.
Most Freshman Inquiry courses begin in the fall term, but a few begin in the winter term which can be completed in two terms (7 credits in the winter and 8 credits in the spring).
