Welcome to the First Year Development Program!

The First Year Development Program (FYDP) offers an array of services designed to help students succeed at the College of St. Scholastica both academically and socially. These students are accepted to The College via the First Year Development Program. Some of the components include:

• Participation in a week long Summer Bridge program offered the week before fall term begins.
• Enrollment in BAS 0900 Study Skills course for fall semester.
• Weekly meetings with a Peer Mentor who facilitates a weekly study and reflection session.
• Additional support from staff and counselors from SSS and SCHAWB.
• Commitment to at least one hour each week to study assistance

The outcomes of The First Year Development Program (FYDP) include:

• To understand and communicate the purpose of one's place in a society of learners
• To heighten one's academic expectations and results through active participation
• To apply practical study techniques to other courses of study
• To become a life long learner

Students who participate in FYDP must participate in all of the components of FYDP, beginning with Summer Bridge in order to retain their acceptance to fall semester. For questions or concerns, please contact the FYDP advisor, Melissa Watschke at mwatschk@css.edu or 218.723.6747