ACAD 1100  Academic Strategies

OPEN TO FRESHMEN ONLY

Fall 2013 

ACAD 1100-Academic Strategies  is a course designed to teach students the academic strategies needed to be successful as a college student at the University of Memphis.  Students in this class learn and practically apply key strategies such as: Note-taking, self-management, reading, test-taking, writing papers, study strategies, choosing a major, and choosing a career.  If you think these are things that can help you in your first semester at the University of Memphis, then enroll in a section during your first semester. 

SPECIALIZED ACAD 1100 SECTIONS:  THESE REQUIRE A PERMIT FROM YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

FIRST SCHOLARS: The goal of the First Scholars® Program is to support first-generation college students and enhance their ability to successfully graduate. Students accepted into the First Scholars program enroll in an ACAD section together.  For more information on this program, please contact Shea Houze at firstscholars@memphis.edu. 

FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS: We recognize that first-generation college students have unique needs when they come to campus.  Starting in Fall 2013, there will be two sections dedicated to first-generation students.

EMERGING LEADERS:  Students with Emerging Leaders scholarships are eligible for these sections and permits will be requested by the Student Leadership & Involvement Office (University Center).

STUDENT-ATHLETES (ACAD 1100- 037, 038, 039, 040) – Sections restricted to athletes only and eligibility is determined by the Athletic Academic Services office.

FRESH CONNECTIONS Learning Communities

Students must register for all courses in the community.  Permits will be requested by academic advisors and issued by the FC office.

BUILDING CONNECTIONS Learning Community (ACAD 1100-C16)Students will learn to make meaningful connections with other students, among your classes and your faculty. This community will help students get the most out of their college experience by providing them with support as they journey through their first semester in college.

BUILDING CONNECTIONS Learning Community (ACAD 1100-C17) includes combined ENGL1010 course. Students will learn to make meaningful connections with other students, among your classes and your faculty. This community will help students get the most out of their college experience by providing them with support as they journey through their first semester in college.

PRE-NURSING Learning Community (ACAD 1100-C18)This community is for Pre-Nursing students wanting to explore the skills needed to be successful in the Nursing profession. Students will learn what takes to be admitted to the Nursing program while fulfilling basic Pre-Nursing requirements.

 STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM This program will prepare students intellectually, socially, and culturally to acclimate to the college environment. To that end, the program provides mentorship, co-curricular programming and other educational opportunities to enhance student success and improve the retention of students at U of M.

(Students MUST register for courses to activate permits)