What is Freshman Academy

Freshman Academy is a one-semester program that helps first-year students make important connections within the university during their first semester at BYU. Through linked classes or “learning communities,” Freshman Academy strives to provide an academic environment that facilitates the development of well-rounded students and bridges the gap between high school and college. Freshman Academy does this by helping students connect with the Aims of a BYU Education, each other, faculty members, peer mentors, academic majors, and other university resources.