Benefits of UNIV 1301

In UNIV 1301, you will:

participate in a series of professional preparation activities, including exploring possible careers and creating a résumé;
engage in critical thinking and exploratory assignments related to academic success skills, including academic advising and navigating library resources;
engage with campus resources and participate in UTEP events, including attending social, athletic, and intellectual events that increase your sense of belonging; and
document and reflect on your academic journey this semester through a multimodal digital story.

Beyond all of that, you will have fun in UNIV 1301! You will get to know other people and build relationships with your classmates, many of whom are also enrolled in other courses similar to yours. You will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful experiences that get you connected to your peers and the university. We look forward to seeing you in the UNIV classroom and cannot wait to begin this new journey by your side.

Why Enroll?

As an entering student, you will build on your talents, skills, and experiences in UNIV 1301 to successfully transition to the University.

You will receive considerable support throughout the course. Your section will be taught by an instructional team consisting of an instructor, a student peer leader, an academic advisor, and a university research librarian. In addition, class sizes are small (20-30 students), so you will work closely with others to form friendships with classmates and develop a strong network of support with UTEP faculty, staff, and students.

UNIV 1301 supports your leadership development, academic excellence, and campus and community engagement, helping you develop your UTEP Edge.

How to Enroll

New and Transfer Students
As part of New Student Orientation and Transfer Student Orientation, you will meet with an academic advisor to discuss your degree plan and identify a list of suggested courses for you to take this semester. Your advisor will then lift your academic holds, allowing you to register for UNIV 1301 on your own through Goldmine. If you need assistance enrolling in one of the special population UNIV 1301 sections, contact your academic advisor or Alex, Mena, Entering Student Experience Associate Director, at (915) 747-6523 or alemena@utep.edu.

Continuing Students
If your academic advisor has advised you to take UNIV 1301 this semester and has lifted your academic holds, you can register for UNIV 1301 through Goldmine. If you need assistance enrolling in one of the special population UNIV 1301 sections, contact your academic advisor or Alex, Mena, Entering Student Experience Associate Director, at (915) 747-6523 or alemena@utep.edu.

Contact Us

Alex Mena
Entering Student Experience Associate Director