| Course ID: | UNIV 2302. 1-3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Success for Transfer Students |
Course
Description: | Provides transfer students opportunities in writing, reading,
research, and communication strategies for success within the
University's unique learning environments. To enhance the
transfer experience, students will examine resources and the
missions, purpose, and character of the University. Selected
texts, guest speakers, and campus events will provide materials
for seminar exchanges. Hallmark of the course will be attention
to the importance of attendance, preparation, and engagement in
University classrooms. |
| Oasis Title: | Success for Transfer Students |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in UNIV 2302E, UNIV 2302S |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | •Students will be able to use the University resources to
successfully transition
•Students will be able to practice skills required for academic
success at a research university
•Students will be able to engage campus/community resources to
support academic success and timely progress to degree(s),
including, but not limited to Academic Coaching, Academic
Advising, Exploratory Center, DegreeWorks, Career Center, Student
Clubs and Organizations via Student Affairs, and CURO |
| Topical Outline: | •Getting acquainted with resources available at University of
Georgia, from libraries to student services and much more
•A brief history of the University
•What is the research mission of the University?
•What is the instructional mission of the University?
•What is the public service and outreach mission of the
University?
•Calling on strengths and previous experiences
•Developing a growth mindset for future success |
| Honor Code Reference: | As a University of Georgia student, you have agreed to abide by
the University’s academic honesty policy, “A Culture of Honesty,”
and the Student Honor Code. All academic work must meet the
standards described in “A Culture of Honesty” found at:
https://ovpi.uga.edu/academic-honesty/academic-honesty-policy.
Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a
reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to
course assignments and the academic honesty policy should be
directed to the instructor. |