All restrictions have been lifted in INFO 102 (Little Bits to Big Ideas) and INFO 303 (Writing Across Media, which carries Adv Comp credit). There are lots of seats left in those classes as well as in INFO 202 (Social Aspects of IT). INFO 202 is indeed open to freshmen ("the sophomore level or above" is not enforced and has been removed from the course description for future semesters).
All three of these classes will count towards either the Informatics minor, or towards the new BS in Information Science degree.Please meet with your advisor to discuss how these courses may suit your interests.