Student Success Seminars

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U301 Transfer Success Seminar (1) 

In this course, new transfer students are guided through their transition to CSUN and preparation for graduation and post-graduation. Students are introduced to university life, academic requirements and expectations, the structures and policies of the University, and support resources and services.

Students will learn about their academic and professional strengths and interests and the extracurricular opportunities related to their field and/or major. Other topics include effective use of professional skills and career tools. All of the course assignments contribute to a comprehensive action plan for timely degree completion and successful post-graduation preparation. The class includes frequent writing assignments, reflection, and learner-centered activities and discussions.

 
 

Are you a new transfer student?

U301 can help you to: 

  • cultivate skills you will use at CSUN and beyond
  • explore internship, leadership, work experience, and networking opportunities in your field/major
  • learn about your academic and professional strengths
  • create an action plan for completing your degree and planning for success post-graduation

benefits

 


Discovery


Exploration


Mentorship

 

Student Learning Outcomes

 

Upon successful completion of U301, you will...


Be able to identify and navigate CSUN structures, policies, resources, academic requirements,
expectations, financial aid/scholarships, and extra-curricular opportunities in order to act as an
agent in your own academic success.


Be able to describe your academic and professional strengths, weaknesses, and interests and
use them to develop better study strategies and short and long-term goals.


Be able to describe the research, internship, volunteer/community service, work experience,
leadership/mentoring, and networking opportunities related to your field and/or major and
their importance to your personal and career success.


Be able to demonstrate effective use of career readiness competencies, including critical
thinking, oral/written communications, and time management.


Be able to create effective career tools, including a resume and Linked In profile.


Have constructed a comprehensive action plan for completing your degree and preparing for
post-graduation.

Have gained a sense of belonging at CSUN.