iSucceed

Welcome! 

As part of the First-Year Experience (FYE), Florida Atlantic is committed to your successful transition to college through our First-Year Experience Classes:

  • FAU iSucceed  (SLS 1410)
  • First-Year Interest Group (FIG)  (SLS 1411)
  • The Learning Community  (SLS 1412)

FAU First-Year Experience Common Curricula

Each course offers its own unique experience. However, all students in any First-Year Experience course at FAU can expect to be challenged and supported in the following areas:

  • Transitioning to FAU and University Life
    • You have arrived! Now what?
  • Setting Goals and Managing Tasks
    • What do you want to accomplish and how do you want to get there?
  • Achieving Academic Success
    • How will you earn the grades you want?
  • Developing Durable Skills
    • What skills will you use in college and carry beyond into your career?

To learn more, read through the brief descriptions below or click on the navigation tabs to the left. 

SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed

Offered in the Summer and Spring

  • All first-year students who are starting in one of FAU’s Summer Programs or in spring will take FAU iSucceed (SLS 1410).
  • FAU iSucceed is an online required course that taps into the mindset, motivation, and strengths that will help you thrive at FAU. This self-paced course introduces you to FAU offices and services, helps you find the strategies that lead to success in your courses, and introduces you to skills that will ease your transition to college. 
  • Please note, previous exposure to a non-FAU SLS course will not wave this requirement.
  • Students who have taken this course describe their experience as boosting their confidence, increasing their comfort in navigating FAU virtually and in-person, and introducing them to new study strategies that they could put to use immediately. 
  • Most are able to complete the work in 30-60 minutes per week. 

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information:  FAU iSucceed FAQs

Contact email:  isucceed@fau.edu 

SLS 1411: First-Year Interest Group (fig)

Offered in the Fall

  • First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) are designed for students who are interested in becoming college ready and building relationships within their major and college in their first semester.
  • A FIG is a Mixed Online and Classroom, 1-credit, 8-weeks course that has a common online curriculum along with in-person sessions that are led by faculty and staff from almost every college.

SLS 1412: The Learning Community

Offered in the Fall

  • The Learning Community (SLS1412) is designed for students who have limited elective credits.
    • Fall 2026: Exercise Science, Engineering, and First-Generation Students 
  • The Learning Community is a 0-credit, 8-week course with in-person sessions.
  • Students will connect with peers in their major and build their academic skills to support their transition into Florida Atlantic and college life. 

To learn more, click on the navigation tabs to the left.

FAU isucceed (SLS 1410)

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Overview

FAU is committed to your successful transition to college. All first-year students who are starting in one of FAU’s Summer Programs or in spring will be enrolled in SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed during their first semester.

FAU iSucceed is an online zero-credit course that taps into the mindset, motivation, and strengths that will help you thrive at FAU. This self-paced course introduces you to FAU offices and services, helps you find the strategies that lead to success in your courses, and introduces you to skills that will ease your transition to college.

Please note, previous exposure to a non-FAU SLS course will not waive this requirement.

Students who took the course this summer describe their experience as boosting their confidence, increasing their comfort in navigating FAU virtually and in-person, and introducing them to new study strategies that they could put to use immediately. Most students described being able to complete the work in 30-60 minutes per week.

What students say

Frequently Asked Questions

All first-year students who are starting in one of FAU’s Summer Programs or in the spring will be enrolled in SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed during their first semester.

Use key success habits to set yourself up for a strong start at FAU.
Build a plan for managing your time and staying motivated.
Practice study strategies and learning tools you can use right away in your courses.
Identify FAU resources and support offices and know when to use them to stay on track.
Strengthen durable skills like communication, problem solving, and collaboration that support college and career success.

Welcome to Your University!
Get to Know Your Course
How can you set yourself up for success in college?
Is your mind set for success?
How can you best manage your tasks as a college student?
How do you learn best?
Do you have the study skills you need to succeed in college?
How can you stay motivated when things get challenging?
What notetaking style is best for what you need to learn?
What are durable skills and why are they important?
What financial skills can you build to support your goals at FAU?
What steps can you take to set goals that feel realistic and motivating for you?

FAU iSucceed will appear on your transcript just like any other course, but is not included in your credit count. This benefits you in two ways: the course is free, you do not pay tuition* or purchase a text book; and it doesn’t limit the credits you have to complete your major or take other electives that interest you.

*You only need to pay a $30 distance learning fee for this course.

FAU Staff will register you for this course once your EZ Advising submission is approved and before the semester begins.

This course is different than any other course you have even taken. You will learn about yourself and how you can achieve your goals at FAU. Even if you have previous credit or have been enrolled in this type of course previously, you will still be required to take SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed.

Students will be graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Your grade will be determined by completion of 7 modules within Canvas and the completion of all included assignments. The grade in this course will not affect your GPA; however, it will appear on your transcript. You must earn at least 60 points in the course to earn a Satisfactory “S” in the course.

University Advising Services

Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Virtually: Mon. - Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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