What is Greener Foundations?
Greener Foundations is designed to help new Evergreen students transition successfully to academic and student life. It is a 4-credit sequence, with 2-credits in fall quarter and 2-credits in winter quarter. You will connect with the Evergreen community, campus resources and opportunities, while developing skills essential for academic success, and discovering your own purpose and potential at Evergreen.
Greener Foundations classes are scheduled on Mondays, 1 - 3 pm
We know that college is a different experience than high school. We know that Evergreen’s freedom of choice, team-taught classes, and narrative evaluations give you a unique college experience. We’re proud of our differences, and ready to help you navigate Evergreen.
You’ll spend a couple of hours a week getting to know your fellow students, learning about Evergreen and its history, drawing up your academic plans, getting to know faculty and advisors, visiting various offices and resources on campus, exploring your education, getting out into the community, and having fun!
Cynthia Kennedy, 2023-2024 Faculty Fellow for Greener Foundations
Who Is Greener Foundations For?
Greener Foundations is designed for students new to college. If you’re coming directly from high school, or after a gap year or two, Greener Foundations is for you! If you are transferring from another institution and are still in your first year of college, Greener Foundations is for you too! If you have completed some college-level course work while in high school, Greener Foundations is also for you!
There are three learning outcomes for Greener Foundations, all of which are intended to help you connect today and excel tomorrow:
- Foster Academic Success
- 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. For more information, view a Sample Syllabus.
Students are not expected to take Greener Foundations if:
- You have already finished the 4-credit sequence of Greener Foundations classes
- You have successfully completed a college-level Student Success course somewhere else
- You have received 40 or more college credits, indicating you have learned to navigate and thrive in college
- You were a Running Start Student
- You are 21 years old or more
- You are registered in the TRIO program
If you feel you should not be registered for this class, you can request an exemption. No exemption requests will be granted after the form has closed.
Accepting Exemption Requests: December 9, 2024 - January 17, 2025 at 3 pm
Register for Greener Foundations
All you have to do is register! Any first-year student registering for an academic program (that is coordinated with Greener Foundations) will automatically be prompted to register for a Greener Foundations section.
If you are interested in being part of Greener Foundations but it isn't part of your program, email greenerfoundations@evergreen.edu.
Contact the Greener Foundations Leadership Team for more information:
- Greener Foundations Staff at greenerfoundations@evergreen.edu
- Abir Biswas, Academic Dean at biswasa@evergreen.edu
How to Register
Need help registering for Greener Foundations? Visit the Greener Foundations Help Wiki for step by step instructions.