First-Year Reading Checklist
- Attend Orientation and receive a copy of this year's common reading book, Motherless Brooklyn.
- Preview the customized Reader’s Guide in the front of the book before you begin reading.
- Visit the FYRE website (www.sc.edu/fyre) and check out the great resources related to the book and see who else is reading!
- Submit your work for this year’s contests!
- Complete the reading by August 19th, 2012.
- Download to your phone or print off your FYRE e-ticket. Bring your e-ticket along with your book to the First-Year Reading Experience on Monday, August 20th, 2012. Check-in begins at 8:00 am!
- Come to FYRE prepared to engage in meaningful discussion with other first-year students!
Questions or Comments?
To recommend a book for next year, click here.
With additional questions or comments, please contact:
Mary Elizabeth Sewell
Associate Director, University 101
1728 College Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: 803-777-8869
Email: FYRE@mailbox.sc.edu