UNIV 100: Introduction to Mason (Freshman Family)

Center for Academic Advising, Retention, and Transitions

UNIV100: Introduction to Mason UNIV108: Project Peak UNIV150: Living Learning Communities

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University 100: Introduction to Mason Project Peak University 150: Living Learning Communities Kim Holmes, Assistant Dean Jackie Nash, Associate Director Melitta Igwe, Associate Director Vacant, Assistant Director Graduate Assistants Peer Advisors

Location: Student Union Building I, Suite 3600

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University 100: Introduction to Mason WHAT?  

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1-credit course for first-year students Time:  1 hour 50 minutes – most  Hybrid: 1 hour 20 minutes in class, 30 minutes online  Twice a week 50 minutes Over 50 sections in Fall 2017

General sections

University 150: LLCs

UNIV 108: Project Peak

Athletes

College: CHSS, CHHS, Education

Off campus

Out of state

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

First Generation

University 100: Introduction to Mason WHAT? 

Topics Covered

Academic success

Adjusting to college

Mason resources

Stress management

Global citizenship

Getting involved

Study skills & note taking

Major & career exploration

College level writing

Time & money management

Alcohol & drug education

Public speaking

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Reflection journals Outside events Class participation

University 100: Introduction to Mason WHY?

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First-year students experience MANY transitions: Academic: high school vs. college, more time, different class structure, class size, professors  Personal: relationships, alcohol & drugs, home sickness, stress  New environment: diversity, conflict, roommates, managing money 

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University 100 – Helps students succeed!

Higher GPAs - better academic performance  Higher retention rates- finishing college when planned 

Peer Advisors

Faculty

University 100: Introduction to Mason WHO?

Peer Advisors: Why take University 100?

University 100: Introduction to Mason HOW?

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to register for University 100:

Sign up for the preferred section at orientation, speak to academic advisor Pre-registration required for:  Project

Peak  Living Learning Communities  EIP  STEP 

Controlled sections – Specific Major Required  College

of Humanities & Social Sciences  College of Health & Human Services

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Project Peak: Registration ▫ Filing very quickly! ▫ Registration form on our website ▫ Select UNIV 108 course for Project Peak ▫ 0-1 credit ▫ 3 sections offered ▫ LLCs exempt ▫ Pay – check or credit card

Peer Advisors: Tell us about Project Peak

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LLCs Engineering & Computing (3 sections) Arts

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Pre-registered 0-1 credit Required Tailored

Peer Advisors: Tell us about the LLCs

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Most Living Learning Communities Full 

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How to get on an active waitlist http://llc.gmu.edu llc@gmu.edu 703-993-6674

LLC Breakfast  

Join us & meet other LLC students Tomorrow 8:00am, Center for the Arts Upstairs

Contact Information Center for Academic Advising, Retention & Transitions Student Union Building I, Suite 3600 Phone: 703-993-2470 Web: transitions.gmu.edu Email: TRCdesk@gmu.edu