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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

Transition To Mason

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.

Transition Through Mason

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.

Transition Beyond Mason

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 2024 UNIV COURSE OFFERINGS

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TITLE COURSESECTIONMEETING INFORMATIONCRN
Introduction to MasonUNIV 100 (1 Cr.)001-041Varies
See Patriot Web for Options
Varies
Introduction to MasonUNIV 100 (1 Cr.)DL1TR, 1:30pm-2:45pm,
Online
75141
STEP Extended TransitionUNIV 101 (0-1 Cr.)001TR, 10:30am-11:45am, 
Peterson Hall 1105 
77762
STEP Extended 
Transition 
UNIV 101 (0-1 Cr.)002TR, 12:00pm-1:15pm, 
Hanover Hall L003
77763
Black Male Success Initiative  UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.)001TR, 3:00pm-4:15pm,
Hanover Hall L003
75751
EIP Program Alumni UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.)003TR, 10:30am-11:45am, 
Hanover Hall L002 
74571
EIP Program Alumni UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.)004W, 10:30am-11:45am, 
Hanover Hall L002 
74579
 
College of Education and Human DevelopmentUNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.)005M, 9:00am-10:15am, 
Hanover Hall L002
81091
College of Education and Human Development UNIV 108 (0-1 Cr.)006M, 3:00pm-4:15pm, 
Hanover Hall L003 
78960
Academic SuccessUNIV 110 (0-1 Cr.)001M, 3:00pm-4:15pm, 
Hanover Hall L002
70677
College of Public Health LC UNIV 150 (0-1 Cr.)001F, 10:30am-11:45am, 
Hanover Hall L002
75752
College of Public Health LC UNIV 150 (0-1 Cr.)002F, 10:30am-11:45am, 
Hanover Hall L003 
80465
Scholars Transition UNIV 160 (0-1 Cr.)001TR, 3:00pm-4:15pm, 
Hanover Hall L002
70792
Transfer Transition UNIV 300 (0-1 Cr.)001T, 3:00pm-4:15pm, 
Hanover Hall L003 
79878
Transfer Transition UNIV 300 (1 Cr.)DL1T, 3:00pm-4:15pm, 
Online Asynchronous 
79878

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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