1.)
Do I have to live on campus to be in a FIG? No, FIGs are composed of an equal number of residential,
off-campus, and commuting students.
2.) Is there any extra cost added to
my bill if I enroll in the FIG program? No! There is no extra cost for
enrolling in the FIG program. But there may be extra cost if you are
enrolled in the FIG Senat Hall Living Option, because the cost for living in
Senat Hall is greater than the cost of living in a traditional residence
hall. Be sure to check with Housing and Food Services to find out the
living cost.
3.) Is the FIG program only for first-year
students? Yes. Each FIG provides
an introduction into a field of study and an introduction to life at Penn
State Behrend so it will be most
beneficial for first year students.
4.) What happens if I decide I do not want
to be in that major? The FIG program is an opportunity to get more information about a
field of study. This means that you can make an informed decision about
your choice of major. If you decide that the major is not for you, you can
explore a new major at the end of the semester. Your Peer Mentor and your
Faculty Advisor will help you with those decisions!
5.)How do I enroll in
a FIG? Enrollment will open in February 2010. Students who are paid and have accepted admission will receive a letter with instructions. You can enroll on line by going to the enrollment form on-line. 6.)Why should I take a
FIG? FIGs are an opportunity to quickly
become a part of the academic community at Behrend. It will enable you to
interact with full-time faculty and other students who share your
interest, and it will introduce you to many of the learning tools and
resources available at Penn State7.)If you have other questions, we would be
glad to answer them (click here)
