Developing research ideas into fundable, discipline-appropriate research applications. Topics may include drafting and revision of statements; meeting compliance requirements; budgeting; completing a literature review; creating a timeline; and practicing interview skills. Culminates in proposal for Holster Scholars Program. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

An overview of some aspects of university education. Designed to help students set learning goals to be achieved during the baccalaureate experience.

An overview of the university experience with a focus on acquiring learning skills and understanding resources available for academic success.

An overview of topics relevant to the theme of the Learning Community.

Guided research or reading, discussion, and writing on topics of professional interest to the instructor. Course materials promote independent learning and active engagement in the academic life of the university. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.

Activities, discussions, and critical reflections related to service-learning, community engagement, and/or experiential learning activities specific to the theme of a learning community. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). This course may be repeated for a total of four semesters with change of activity and/or skill level.

Supervised fieldwork of six to eight hours per week (for a minimum of 80 hours) for 8-10 weeks, relevant to major and/or career goals. Mid semester and final evaluations are prepared by the field supervisor and the course instructor. This course does not fill any general education or major requirements. Formerly offered as UNIV 1991.

Supervised fieldwork of 8-10 hours per week for 8-12 weeks for a minimum of 80 hours at the internship site. Evaluations by the field supervisor and the course instructor. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must secure a satisfactory internship position prior to the end of the second week of the semester. May be repeated one time, with permission. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Course work undertaken within approved Education Abroad programs. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Course work undertaken within approved Study Abroad programs. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 17 credits.

May be repeated with a change in topic.

Preparation for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) undergraduate research projects and academic research assignments to prepare for graduate school.

Successful mentoring strategies and strategies for effective communication and discourse. Students will learn about and recognize the consequences of stereotype threat and will develop proficiency in mentoring African American college students to become lifelong learners.

An interdisciplinary introduction to peer-to-peer tutoring in quantitative courses. Readings on individualized learning assistance and adapting instruction to different learning styles. Training in techniques to guide peers towards becoming independent learners with higher levels of reasoning and assessment of knowledge in quantitative disciplines. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Weekly lecture and discussion series with guest scholars, community activists, and educators from assorted disciplines. Critical investigation and exploration of interrelationships of gender, sexuality and community.

Introduction to disciplinarity, multidisciplinarity, and interdisciplinarity. Recommended for students exploring an application to the Individualized Major Program.

Designed to support regional students who must transition to Storrs to finish their degree, to be taken the semester before their first semester at Storrs. Students will be paired with Campus Change Peer Mentors who will help them prepare the skills and develop the community that will allow them to thrive at Storrs.

Course work undertaken within approved Education Abroad programs. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Course work undertaken within approved Education Abroad programs.

Focus on personal growth and leadership development to foster empowerment of self and others through peer mentoring. Students will explore social, cultural, personal, and academic issues that affect first-year students, in particular first-generation college students from underrepresented populations. Some topics covered are empathy, MBTI, effective communications, the transition to college, growth mindset, cultural diversity, and self-awareness.

Current and emerging local/global topics of general interest to the university community. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Current and emerging local/global topics of general interest to the university community. Open to all students.

Foundational knowledge necessary for involvement in multi-semester experiential learning programs on current/emerging topics of general interest to the University community. Open to all students following a successful application. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic, up to a total of six credits.

An interdisciplinary seminar designed for honors students and open to other qualified students. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Sponsored by the Honors Program.

A variable topics course designed to help students engage with the advanced academic and enrichment opportunities unique to their learning community. This course is only open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors in learning communities.

Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Course work undertaken within approved Study Abroad programs. May be repeated for credit (to a maximum of 17).

With a change in topic; may be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

All students with an approved individualized major plan of study who are not earning a double major nor have another capstone course on their plan of study must register for this course during their last academic year. Students will integrate their interdisciplinary major through a capstone paper.

All honors students writing a thesis for their individualized major plan of study must register for this course during their last academic year. Students must present their thesis to the Individualized Major Program. Students must have obtained a thesis advisor and have an approved thesis topic before registration.

An overview of the transition to life beyond the University with a focus on life skill awareness and development including financial literacy, career readiness, and reflection on the meaning and value of the undergraduate experience. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

An overview of the transition to life beyond the University with a focus on life skill awareness and development including financial literacy, career readiness, and reflection on the meaning and value of the undergraduate experience. Each section will be open to select populations based on major or other affiliation and will have unique elements within assignments or in-class activities that are related to the specific entity. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

An overview of the transition to life beyond the University with a focus on life skill awareness and development including financial literacy, career readiness, and reflection on the meaning and value of the undergraduate experience. Each section will be open to select populations based on major or other affiliation and will have unique elements within assignments or in-class activities that are related to the specific entity. Assignments will be graded with a rubric for a letter grade.