Freshmen Orientation Week

The first week of the freshman year—the week prior to the beginning of fall classes—has been designed to prepare students for the months ahead. Activities during the week are designed to orient students to the environment, the people, and the educational philosophy of Gutenberg College. Students will become acquainted with the faculty, their fellow students, and the Gutenberg College facilities. In addition, faculty will present important foundational material. Students will discuss the nature of art, literature, philosophy, history, and science; and they will receive some preliminary instruction in reading and writing. Attending freshman orientation is required.

Time in Class

Time spent in class each week varies during the four years at Gutenberg. On average, students spend 19 hours in class during their first and second years and 14 hours in class their third and fourth years. Following is a sample schedule for a first-year student in the fall quarter: