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Who We Are
University Studies empowers students to craft a successful college experience and prepare for their future. Our courses are open to all undergraduate students as they transition into Mason, determine their career path, learn how to engage in the college community and prepare for life after graduation by building a holistic set of skills and competencies. Our classes support your journey of self-discovery and growth during your college years.
Our Courses
The Right Start!
Our first year transition courses connect new Mason students to faculty/staff, to one another and to campus resources for a successful transition to Mason. We offer transition courses for both freshmen and transfer students. Make the most of your Mason experience! Read more.
We offer courses that build students’ knowledge and skills in areas of interest to them during their undergraduate years. Currently, these include courses on academic success; financial literacy, career and internship readiness, and more. Read more.
Getting close to graduating? University Studies continues to support you in this exciting phase of your college experience! We offer College to Career and Professional Skills Development courses on how to find a job, sharpen your resume and build your professional skills. Thinking about graduate school? Our College to Graduate School course is for you. Read more.
FALL 2023 UNIV COURSE OFFERINGS
Below are University Studies spring courses offered for first-year students. For more information about a course, please click on its title to be redirected to its webpage.
| TITLE | COURSE | SECTION | MEETING INFORMATION | CRN |
| Introduction to Mason | UNIV 100 (1 Cr.) | 001 – DL1 | See PatriotWeb for available options | Varies |
| Black Male Success Initiative | UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.) | 001 | W, 9:00am-10:15pm Hanover Hall L003 | 81210 |
| Black Male Success Initiative | UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.) | 002 | R, 3:00pm-4:15pm Hanover Hall L003 | 77531 |
| College of Public Health | UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.) | 005 | T, 3:00pm-4:15pm Hanover Hall L003 | 81211 |
| School of Education | UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.) | 006 | M, 3:00pm-4:15pm Aquia Building 347 | 82495 |
| Academic Success | UNIV 110 (0-1 Cr.) | 001 | M, 3:00pm-4:15pm Hanover Hall L002 | 70780 |
| Nursing LC | UNIV 150 (0-1 Cr.) | 002 | F, 10:30am-11:45am Hanover Hall L002 | 77538 |
| College Public Health LC | UNIV 150 (0-1 Cr.) | 003 | F, 10:30am-11:45am Hanover Hall L003 | 81212 |
| Financial Literacy | UNIV 170 (0-1 Cr.) | 001 | T, 10:30am-11:45am Hanover Hall L002 | 75671 |
| Protecting Biodiversity | UNIV 170 (0-1 Cr.) | 002 | R, 1:30pm-2:45pm Hanover Hall L002 | 81213 |
| Building Resilience | UNIV 170 (0-1 Cr.) | DL1 | R, 12:00pm-1:15pm Online | 79137 |
| Decide/Confirm Major | UNIV 220 (0-1 Cr.) | 001 | W, 10:30am-11:45am Hanover Hall L003 | 81214 |
| Decide/Confirm Major | UNIV 220 (0-1 Cr.) | DL1 | T, 1:30pm-2:45pm Online | 78757 |
| Transfer Transition | UNIV 300 (0-1 Cr.) | DL1 | TBA Online | 77542 |
| Transfer Transition | UNIV 300 (0-1 Cr.) | DL2 | TBA online | 78257 |
Contact Us
For new course inquiries, general program and course information, or questions about how to become a peer advisor, email us at: univ@gmu.edu
