Navigating the Evergreen Experience is a 2-credit course to connect students with the Evergreen community, campus resources and opportunities, while developing skills essential for academic success, and discovering their purpose and potential at Evergreen. Evergreen’s freedom of choice, team-taught classes, and narrative evaluations offer a unique college experience.

For 2 hours a week, students will learn about Evergreen and its history, draw up academic plans, get to know faculty and advisors, visit various offices and resources on campus, explore their education, get out into the community, and have fun!

Who Is This Course For?

Navigating the Evergreen Experience is designed for students new to the college. This includes first year students, transfer students, and anyone who would like to learn more about how to navigate Evergreen's unique structure. If you’re coming directly from high school, or after a gap year or two, or a transfer from another college or university, this course is for you! 

Learning Outcomes

There are three learning outcomes for this course, all of which are intended to help you connect today and excel tomorrow:

• Foster Academic Success at Evergreen
• Connect with the Evergreen Community
• Prepare for a life in the changing world of the 21st century

These learning outcomes are achieved through meaningful assignments, readings, videos, and in-class discussions and activities.

Students will be assessed on:

• Attendance (more than 70% attendance required)
• Participation and engagement in class workshops
• Submission of weekly homework assignments

Students who have previously completed Greener Foundations should not register for this course.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

2 - Foundations of College Success