The goals of the First Year Connection Seminar are to help students deepen three key connections: (1) with themselves (2) with Rosemont (3) with the larger world. The seminar also seeks to develop skills and strategies that are applicable and valuable across subjects and across time, including such competencies as thinking critically, communicating effectively, accessing and evaluating information, and working collaboratively.

Designed for first-year students, this course cultivates scholarly and academic success, promotes engagement with the university community, fosters personal development and wellness, and promotes understanding of diversity and social responsibility. Individual sections of the course are devoted to specific themes selected by instructors and of interest to students as they begin the intentional process of degree and career planning. The course is required for all first-year students.