The following is agreed upon by the Faculty Senate and the Provost:

A first year seminar will:

• Address academic subject matter in a discussion-based format at a level appropriate for a 3 credit course.
• Introduce the student to the ideals of Ignatian Identity and the mission of the University of Scranton.
• Address academically important transitional issues, e.g. Academic integrity, time management etc.
• Foster a mentoring relationship between instructor and students.
• Introduce students to the "life of the mind" at the university through external campus events, e.g. Passport.

An ideal first year seminar may also:

• Advance student achievement of Eloquentia Perfecta.
• Be delivered in an interdisciplinary fashion.
• Incorporate service learning components.
• Recognize a variety of perspectives from differing disciplines.