Academics

University College promotes student learning and development by providing coordinated and centralized academic resources and support services that help students define their educational goals and pursue a path toward graduation.  In addition, University College serves as a focal point for campus programming that helps first year students successfully transition to college life and meet the academic challenges set by the faculty.

The UT Arlington University College is a member of the Association of Deans and Directors of University Colleges and Undergraduate Studies [http://www.bsu.edu/web/adandd/index.html].

While University College will have a focus on assisting freshman students as they transition to college, the programs and services offered in University College serve all students who seek academic support during their academic careers at UT Arlington.

General Services

• Counseling Services offers personal and group counseling as well as academic workshops.
• The McNair Scholars program provides research and mentoring opportunities to eligible undergraduate students to prepare them for graduate study.
• Student Support Services provides free academic support to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are either first generation, low income, and/or disabled.
  University Tutorial and Supplemental Instruction offers one-on-one tutoring for $6.50 per hour and peer facilitated study groups for certain courses at no charge.
• University Advising Center advises all incoming freshman students (up to 30 credit hours) as well as undeclared and conditionally admitted transfer students.  Academic advisors also guide students in the majors exploration process.

Freshman-Focused Programs

• Maverick Scholars Freshman Interest Groups and Learning Communities [www.uta.edu/lc] groups students with like interests and majors in a freshman seminar and common coursework under the mentorship of faculty and peer academic leaders (PALs).
• The Gateway Advantage students receive a personalized advising experience and have the opportunity to take a freshman seminar which teaches academic self-management and study skills grounded in the theory for why these techniques work they way they do.
• Freshman PASS is a freshman seminar offered to students who experienced some academic difficulty in their first semester.
• The OneBook program gives all freshman students at least one common experience – a select book that is taught in ENGL 1301 and engaging campus events related to the theme of the book.

UNIV 1131:  Issues in COLLEGE ADJUSTMENT

Faculty, staff and Peer Academic Leaders in group discussion will communicate academic survival information, analyze potential academic and social problems, and assist in implementing individualized corrective measures. Special sections for Maverick Scholars Freshman Interest Groups, students on probation, and student athletes will require permission to register. Elective only; does not count as a part of the professional certification requirements. Pass-fail grades will be awarded. For entering freshmen or entering transfer students.

UNIV 1301: University First Year Seminar

Seminar taught by faculty across campus on a topic of interest or professional development. Within the framework of research-based content, students will learn foundational skills that will assist them in developing critical thinking, self-management, and study skills as well as their transition to UT Arlington.

UNIV 1302: COLLEGE LEARNING

An introduction to the learning strategies and behaviors necessary for academic success in academic programs and in personal and career development. Focus is on self-assessment, self-regulation, and employing cognitive and psychological theories and strategies for self-change. Students complete a self-change project based on theories and models of behavior modification. Gateway Advantage students are required to enroll in this course during their first semester.

UNIV 3335: PEER ACADEMIC LEADER TRAINING

To train students to be peer academic leaders who will work as group leaders in UNIV 1131 during the Fall Semester. Group counseling procedures and requisite guidance material to explain academic regulations and student services, analyze deficient study skills, initiate appropriate study habits, and make referrals when necessary. Only pass/fail grades will be awarded. Elective credit; does not count as part of the professional education certification requirements. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.