WELCOME TO UNIV 1301

Congratulations on taking that first big step towards earning a college degree! We are so excited you are here and enrolled in UNIV 1301. Whether this is your first semester at UTEP or you are joining us after a break, UNIV 1301 will help you identify and develop your innate talents and improve your academic success, communication, and leadership skills.

UNIV 1301 is a freshman seminar course designed to enhance your academic and social transition to college life. The course is taught by a teaching team that consists of the instructor, a research librarian, an academic advisor, and a student peer leader who work together to provide a strong network of support for you as you learn how to navigate college life. In short, UNIV 1301 will help you strengthen your Edge Advantages while getting you engaged in Edge Experiences. We will do this by building your five pillars of success: agency, belonging, engagement, academic success and professional preparation. These five pillars will serve as the foundational support system of your experiences at UTEP.

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