Center for Academic Advising, Retention, and Transitions
UNIV100: Introduction to Mason UNIV108: Project Peak UNIV150: Living Learning Communities
We put the T in CAART Formerly the Transition Resource Center Key Programs:
Staff:
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?
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
Assignments:
Reflection journals Outside events Class participation
University 100: Introduction to Mason WHY?
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
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?
How
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
University 150: Living Learning Communities 2
LLCs Engineering & Computing (3 sections) Arts
University
150
Pre-registered 0-1 credit Required Tailored
Peer Advisors: Tell us about the LLCs
University 150: Living Learning Communities
Most Living Learning Communities Full
Contact Information:
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