What is UNIV 101
When a student asks, “Do I have to take UNIV 101?”, what is a helpful and accurate response?
“UNIV 101 requirements are determined by the Office of Undergraduate Education. I can help connect you with the right person for a clear answer.”
True or False: Academic advisors, faculty, major departments, etc. can waive or override UNIV 101 requirements.
False.
Which office is the only one that determines whether a student is required to take UNIV 101?
The Office of Undergraduate Education
UNIV 101 is best described as this type of course.
A credit/no-credit First-Year Foundations course designed to support students in their transition to BYU.
UNIV 101 is designed primarily for students in this stage of their BYU experience.
First-semester students at BYU
How is UNIV 101 graded?
Credit/No Credit
One major goal of UNIV 101 is to help students learn how to do this early in their BYU experience.
Identify, access, and use campus resources.
If a student has/needs a petition flag related to UNIV 101, who manages that process?
The Office of Undergraduate Education.
True or False: UNIV 101 is primarily a remedial or study-skills course.
False. It focuses on belonging, purpose, expectations, mission and AIMS, and navigating BYU.
True or False: UNIV 101 is only intended for students who are struggling academically.
False. It is a foundational course, not an intervention.
To earn credit, students are expected to demonstrate this.
Consistent participation, engagement, and completion of required assignments.
True or False: UNIV 101 focuses on only one type of campus resource.
False. Students are introduced to academic, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial resources.
True or False: Academic advisors should advise students on how to petition for UNIV 101.
False. Advisors should refer students to the UNIV 101 coordinator (which is me)