After Orientation you’ll likely still have a lot of questions! FYE 101: HUSKY PACC is designed to help you answer those questions, explore the campus and adjust to life as a member of the University of Southern Maine Community.
FYE 101:HUSKY PACC (Participate & Connect Course) is designed for students in their first semester at the University of Southern Maine to help them connect with peers, faculty, staff, and the broader community. This course offers students a chance to engage with common topics relevant to their first semester and to participate in a variety of engagement opportunities both on and off campus. Throughout the semester, students will participate in classroom sessions led by their instructor to explore campus resources and develop skills for college success. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to participate in self-selected experiential exploration weeks, during which they will connect with and learn about opportunities in the campus and local communities.
Required for first-year residential students and a great option for first-year commuters.
Most students will take a general section of FYE101: HUSKY PACC as described above but some programs such as Honors and Russell Scholars Program have specialized sections. Information about those sections can be found below.