UNIV 191 Student Success Special Topics
Semester course; 1-3 lecture hours (delivered online or face-to-face). 1-3 credits. Enrollment is restricted to freshmen or by override for students with advanced standing. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of three credits. Transitioning from high school to VCU as a first-year student brings both excitement and nervousness. VCU offers a menu of first-year courses that address either motivators or barriers to student success. The courses are taught by academic advisers, financial aid counselors, campus leaders and student affairs professionals interested in connecting to first-year students based on their interests, fears, aspirations and career goals. Students who complete the courses historically earn higher GPAs and graduate faster with less debt.