What is UNIV 1001?

University Success 1001 (UNIV 1001 for short) is an interesting, fun, and informative course for incoming students to learn about college in general and learn how to use effective strategies to be successful in college.  UNIV 1001 is a 1 credit, letter graded course that meets once a week and gives you a place where you can get valuable information, ask questions, and meet other students easily since the class is so small. 

The following are the topics that UNIV 1001 offer so you will be a success at UNO:

• Managing your time between academics, work, family, and friends

• Discovering your personal learning style

• Communicating with professors, staff, students, and others

• Preparing for classes and tests (study skills topics such as note taking, test taking strategies, and memory and concentration)

• Keeping TOPS and other scholarships

• Learning about university resources and student activities

• Managing stress as a new college student

• Getting involved in community efforts to help the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas rebuild by participating in service-learning opportunities and other Katrina projects

• Learning about the culture and history of New Orleans and how you can be a part of its future!

UNIV 1001 will not only give you the “real story” of what you need to do to meet the demands of college, but also provide you with the strategies, resources, learning communities, and other forms of support to take the steps to be a UNO college graduate.  Enroll now and begin your academic journey with University Success.