Special Topics courses designed for students to learn college skills 

100- to 300- level courses are offered 

Makes use of social and inclusive pedagogies to promote learning and a sense of belonging

Project-based and explicit about purposes for coursework

Includes reflective writing and metacognitive learning

UNIV 101 includes a civic/public dimension, allowing for participation in learning and action beyond the classroom

Students are treated as emerging professionals and innovators

In UNIV 101, students are supported by embedded Peer Academic Leaders (PALs), who are more-experienced peers

In UNIV 198, students are supported by embedded Peer Mentors, who are more-experienced peers

UNIV 101: 

• First-year students: 

  • Including first-time freshmen & transfer students in their first year at Chico State

UNIV 105: 

• First-year students: 

  • Including first-time freshmen & transfer students in their first year at Chico State

UNIV 202: 

• Students who are interested in working for a student support program, like FYE, REACH, EOP, TRiO, or BLM, in future semesters 

UNIV 389: 

• Students who are currently employed by First-Year Experience