First-Year Academic Success Program

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Welcome to FYAS!

The Office of First-Year Academic Success is here to support you.

We are available in our Byrne​​ Hall Office or online through email and Live Chat to answer questions, connect you with an FYAS advisor, and assist with registering for FYAS courses.

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9AM-4PM

Contact FYAS:

  • For general program questions, reach us by phone, stop by our Byrne Hall office, connect through Live Chat, or email us (fyas@depaul.edu).
  • If you are a current student, you may schedule an advising appointment by contacting fyas@depaul.edu​
  • If you reach us over the weekend, we will respond to your inquiry the following Monday.

About FYAS

The First-Year Academic Success (FYAS) Program is designed to help you complete prerequisite math or writing courses required for your major and the Liberal Studies Program. FYAS provides opportunities to take these courses during the summer and winter break — tuition-free for no credit — with the ability to advance to the next math or writing course.

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NEWS & EVENTS

​   Summer 2025 Sessions​​

​​​FYSM 100 & FYSM130:
Session I: June 16 - July 18
Session II: July 21 - August 22

FYSM 95 & FYSM 101:
Session I: June 23 - July 11
Session II: July 28 - August 15
Interested in taking a course with FYAS? Complete the Preference Form​​, and an FYAS representative will contact you with the next steps. For more information on specific courses, visit​ the FYAS ​Course Schedule. ​
Questions?​
Email fyas@depaul.edu, chat online with a representative from our office, or call the FYAS office at (773)-325-7426.​





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