AETP Courses & Programs:
Dawg Days: Jumpstart Summer Bridge
- Six-week summer bridge experience designed to provide students with a jump start on their college experience – start the fall semester knowing a lot about academic and campus resources
- Program is structured to provide participants with on-going support throughout their first year and providing a go to point of contact in AETP for challenges and questions
- Participants can be residential or commute for the summer portion of the program
The Discovery Scholars Living-Learning Community (LLC):
- Participants share a common living experience and shared course work
- Form a connection with peer mentors from the program
- Receive ongoing support from staff in AETP and Residential Life
- Combine academic and co-curricular interests to make UMBC home away from home
First-Year Seminar (FYS):
- Courses are 3-credits and fulfill General Education Program (GEP) Requirements
- Taught by a faculty or staff instructor around a dynamic, unique topic in a small-group learning environment specifically for new students
- Learn by sharing knowledge and experience through writing, discussions, and presentations – key skills students need for success in the classroom and beyond
- Connect with faculty and staff instructors in a small classroom setting – they can be future recommenders, advisors, and supporters in student success
Freshman Introduction to the University Seminar (UNIV101):
- Courses are 2-credits and help new freshmen acclimate to the UMBC community
- Students will learn about three core pillars: academic success, campus connections, and personal/professional development
- Engage with a knowledgeable staff instructor and an undergraduate teaching assistant
- Connect with UMBC academic and campus resources and opportunities
- Figure out what it will take to be a successful student during the first year of college and beyond
Transfer Introduction to the University Seminar (UNIV301):
- Courses are 2-credits and help new transfers acclimate to the UMBC community
- Students will learn about three core pillars: academic success/academic discipline resources, campus connections, and personal/professional development
- Core curriculum was originally designed based on transfer student needs, at the request of transfer students
- Connect quickly with UMBC academic/campus resources and major departments/professional development opportunities to maximize time on campus
Resources for Faculty & Staff
Faculty Best Practices in Teaching First-Year Students and those in Transition
1/22/2024