UNIV 104: College Success Seminar
Enroll in UNIV 104 to establish a solid foundation
for future success!
What is UNIV 104? A course designed to help students achieve success in college and beyond by learning and implementing college-level and career-ready skills. Put your knowledge into action.
- Think about yourself and your education in new ways.
- Aim for meaningful and smooth transitions in college whether you are just beginning your college journey or needing to rediscover your academic identity.
- Achieve success with grades and cultivate supportive academic relationships.
Benefits of UNIV 104
The UNIV 104 curriculum is aligned with best practices for first-year seminars in teaching college-readiness skills as defined by the National Resource Center (NRC) for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
In addition, your active engagement in the course will help you to focus on developing the career-readiness skills and competencies you are expected to have as a college graduate as recommended by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Numerous sections are offered, allowing you to select one with days, times, and topics that fit your schedule and interests. On the Schedule of Classes site, select the campus and semester you wish, then look for “UNIV” and then “UNIV 104” to find sections that are offered.
What Will I Do in This Course?
First, you will clarify what is important to you and create a foundation for success. By engaging in class activities and course assignments, you will be able to master the following learning outcomes:
- Reflect on your identity, purpose, and responsibilities as a student pursuing an undergraduate education at WSU.
- Engage in collaborative learning opportunities to expand your professional network by cultivating positive relationships with peers, faculty, advisors, and others critical to your college success.
- Demonstrate your ability to learn and apply college-level and career-ready skills (i.e., goal setting, time/project management, study skills, and communication strategies).
- Utilize university resources and community events/activities to enrich your college education and sense of belonging at WSU.
- Practice self-care strategies that improve wellness (i.e., dealing with stress, finding balance, and financial literacy).
More Details about UNIV 104
In your College Success Seminar, you can expect a small class size, many opportunities to get to know your classmates in small group discussions, and opportunities to connect with the parts of campus that you care about most. You will develop a sense of belonging at WSU by engaging in assignments that foster relationships with peers, faculty, advisors, and other critical to your college success. You will also identify your character strengths, set realistic academic goals, learn and apply various academic success strategies known to improve academic performance, practice skills employers expect from college graduates, and develop an understanding of the importance of self-care. Importantly, this course will help you to make meaningful connections between what’s important to you and opportunities at WSU and assist you in becoming a more self-directed learner.
Yes! Taking a College Success Seminar will give you structured opportunities (and academic credit) for engaging in activities designed to help you flourish at WSU. These activities include managing time and projects effectively, exploring campus resources and events, setting goals, managing stress, and making connections with WSU faculty. Data show that students who engage in the course material feel better prepared to be successful at WSU, earn higher GPA’s and are more likely to continue their college journey. In fact, there is a high correlation between first-year students completing the course and increased graduation rates.
A selected number of first-year students are pre-enrolled in the course before their first advising appointment. If you are not enrolled, you may self-enroll. Your advisor can also help you select a course section that works with your schedule. Note: Students with 30 or more credits require department assistance to enroll. Please contact Cindy Williams at cindyw@wsu.edu.
The course counts as an elective toward your 120-credit bachelor’s degree, and should be considered a 2-credit investment in your academic success.
The course is available both fall and spring semesters and is recommended for freshman and sophomore students. So, yes, the course can conveniently fit into your class schedule. For students struggling academically mid-semester and/or have dropped a course and need to add credits, we also offer an 8-week accelerated course beginning in early October (fall) or early March (spring). The class meets for 110 minutes twice per week (see WSU Schedule of Studies for current offering). Students with 30 or more credits require department assistant to enroll. Please contact Cindy Williams at cindyw@wsu.edu.
Questions?
For more information or assistance with enrollment, please email Cindy Williams at cindyw@wsu.edu.