Undergraduate Studies

First-Year Seminar, UCRS 1000, is a unique transition course designed to facilitate students’ integration into the learning community of the university. The course enhances skills for academic success, develops understanding of university culture, increases understanding of self, and fosters educational engagement. The course also encourages students to participate actively in the university and to reflect upon their experiences. Required of undeclared students, UCRS 1000 is part of a Learning Community and may be used to satisfy the Discovery requirement of the University Core Curriculum.