Advising and Forum (ADV) (FRM)
Advising is an essential component of a successful college career. At Dakota Wesleyan University, advising is more than selecting classes. It includes building a relationship of trust and understanding. Extra effort is made to help students get off to a productive start by giving an additional opportunity to build relationships while learning about all aspects of the college experience. The Freshman Forum course is designed to provide a group context for helping freshmen students to 1) acclimate to the academic environment; 2) participate in advising functions, including advising for the spring semester of the freshman year and the sophomore year, developing a four-year academic plan, and developing a semester-by-semester academic management plan; and 3) participate in extracurricular offerings of the university and discover links between classroom learning and extracurricular activities. The course, required of all freshmen, carries one hour of academic credit on a Credit/No Credit basis and meets the first semester of enrollment. Failure to complete ADV 101 requires completion of at least three successful semesters of FRM 200 before graduation.

Course Descriptions
Advising (ADV)
101 Freshman Forum 1 hour F,S
The first semester of Freshman Forum experience provides an introduction to academic life at DWU and a means for engaging in the full Wesleyan educational experience. Students receive help to devise an academic plan that spans their college career, use the Gallup StrengthsFinder program and participate in extracurricular activities. This course is offered Credit/No Credit only.

Forum (FRM)
200 Wesleyan Forum ½ hour TBA
Wesleyan Forum is an opportunity to earn academic credit for participation in selected extracurricular events. Each student enrolled in Wesleyan Forum will receive ½ hour of credit. To earn the credit, each student must attend at least 10 sanctioned events during the semester. These events include selected lectures, musical performances, art exhibitions and athletic events. The list of accepted events and the rules for participation are available at registration. This course is offered only on a Credit/No Credit basis. Up to three hours of FRM 200 can be accepted for elective credit toward graduation.