Foundation Forward is an initiative for first-year (Foundation) students to explore and review academic
programs available at Otis College, before declaring a major for their remaining three
years of study. This initiative is composed of the Foundation Forward Nest Course and
the Foundation Forward Information Sessions.
The Foundation Forward Nest Course is a self-guided, online experience for students to receive comprehensive information
about all majors and minors offered to them. The Nest Course also serves to connect
students with campus resources, such as Academic Advising and Career Services.
The Foundation Forward Information Sessions are in-person experiences to meet with and learn about the majors and minors offered
by the respective department chairs, faculty, alumnx, and ambassadors (student representatives).
Students are encouraged to engage in both the Foundation Forward Nest Course and the
Foundation Forward Information Sessions prior to the Declaration of Major process in mid-November. Upon declaring their major (and/or minor), students will
also complete Spring semester course registration. This ensures a smooth transition
into a student's sophomore year when registration and enrollment for their major-
and/or minor-related upper-division courses begin.