About University 100
University 100 is a one-credit, graded course that actively supports students in making a successful transition from high school to Radford University while providing a solid foundation on which students can build a successful college career. The course is taught in multi-media classrooms located in the residence hall where he/she lives on campus, meeting twice a week for 50 minutes each session during the first twelve weeks of the semester. Various sections of the course are offered and adapted to meet the unique needs of new freshmen, transfer, and commuting students.
By combining the teaching efforts of a faculty/staff member and an undergraduate Peer Instructor (PI), UNIV 100 is able to create a learning community where friends are made and the university experience is introduced. Utilizing a custom textbook designed exclusively for RU students, this course is able to actively engage students with their learning. Valuable lessons about time management techniques, learning styles, campus/community resources and services, career exploration/planning, informed decision making, social life at college, library use, critical thinking, RU history, and tools on how to become a better student are all covered within the course to assist students in becoming as successful as possible at RU and beyond.
The mission of UNIV 100 is to actively support and engage new students in and out of the classroom through a foundational learning experience that will assist them in developing the skills necessary to achieve academic and personal success at the University and as educated, responsible citizens of a diverse, global community. As you can see, the efforts of this course support our other programs within the office and Radford University's mission.
