The most important requirements LHSP has are to (1) learn; (2) to take risks with your writing and artwork; and (3) have fun while you're doing it. You can't learn much of anything and can't have any real fun if you're sitting in your dorm room eating microwave popcorn, pondering whether you should do whites or colors on your next laundry trip, so participation is expected. We require students to join in selected Welcome Week activities, community meetings, and clubs and projects. Of course, this isn't to say that we're discouraging from doing your laundry; we encourage that as well. You'll also have to take a few courses. As a first-year LHSP student, you will be required to take: One LHSP 125 (Introduction to College Writing) course, either in fall or winter term. This also fulfills the introductory writing requirement for LSA. A regular ENG 125 class will not substitute for this requirement. If you are an Honors, Art & Design, Nursing, or Engineering student, please contact LHSP staff during registration. At least one other LHSP course during the semester that you are not taking LHSP 125. These courses may include LHSP 140 (Studio Art), LHSP 130 (Writing and the Arts I), and LHSP 228 (What Is Writing), offered winter term. Please note if you are interested in joining another organization, such as a sorority or fraternity: Students who become involved in other organizations, particularly those that require a significant time commitment during the first semester, may have difficulty balancing the needs of two communities. Over the years, we've found that students who choose to defer fraternity or sorority rush until their second year have better experiences in both their new organization and the LHSP program. Keep in mind: Failure to meet program requirements will result in a loss of membership in the program as well as a loss of residence in Alice Lloyd Hall. Only you know what you can handle, but adjusting to college can take some time, so make your choices wisely.