The SOFI Program

The SOFI Program (Summer Online First-Year Initiative) is an award-winning program that allows incoming first year students to take popular introductory courses before the start of their first fall semester. Students register for SOFI courses during Bobcat Orientation Welcome Sessions as they plan their Fall class schedules with the assistance of faculty advisors. SOFI courses take place during FSU's second six-week Summer Session. 

  • SOFI tuition and fees are billed upon registration.
  • The SOFI course charges are separate from your fall bill and are due within 48 hours of registration but no later than June 16th.
  • The credits earned from SOFI are applied to summer term, not to fall term.
  • There is no dedicated financial aid available for a SOFI course.

Ask your faculty advisor about SOFI courses during your scheduled Bobcat Welcome Session!

Some Facts

  • SOFI online courses introduce first year students to online learning at FSU and the university’s Learning Management System, Canvas.
  • The majority of courses are asynchronous, which means you decide when to enter your virtual online classroom to do your course work.
  • SOFI students are limited to 3 credit hours.
  • Other facts about Online Learning

Is SOFI Right for You?

  • Can you devote several hours a day, anytime you want, to reading and doing assignments for an online component of the course?
  • Will you be on vacation or have any commitments during the time period of the class?
  • Will you have consistent internet access during that time period?

For more information about SOFI, please contact:

Brittni Kaetzel
Director of Summer Session
301.687.4727
bkteter@frostburg.edu

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