LAS 150 - Success in College

In this course, you will work closely with a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty or staff member. You and your classmates will learn how to join an intellectual conversation at a significantly higher level than you have been accustomed to in high school. As a first-year student, you will join an academic community of thinkers, learners and researchers who are committed to achieving and maintaining the rigors and rewards of a liberal arts education. Through active participation in this course, you will acquire the skills necessary for success in college and, therefore, life. The goals of the course are the following:

Discuss and practice basic college study skills.
Provide an introduction to responsible conduct at the University of Maine, including how to communicate appropriately with faculty and professional staff.
Discuss the importance of attendance, accountability, perseverance and practice engagement in academic planning/management for success.
Overview of the many campus academic and social resources.
Introduce students to the necessity of studying and interpreting primary sources.
Instill, through practice, the ability to express themselves cogently.
Enhance students’ ability to communicate their ideas in a professional manner.

Prerequisites: 1st year College of Liberal Arts students

Course Typically Offered: Every year

Credits: 1