UNIV 101: First-Year Seminar
University 101: First Year Seminar is a 1-credit, pass/no pass, extended-orientation course required for all first-year students at Loyola University Chicago. Each class consists of 22 students or fewer, and is taught by a University staff member and an undergraduate Peer Navigator. The class meets for 50-minutes per week during the fall semester.
For more information, click on any of the sections below:
- Course Description, Goals, and Learning Outcomes
- Section Types
- Fall Opportunities for UNIV 101 Students
Course Description, Goals, and Learning Outcomes
In a small classroom setting, UNIV 101 helps new students make a positive transition to Loyola University Chicago by helping them adjust to academic and student life. Students will develop relationships with their classmates, faculty/staff instructor, and Peer Navigator in order to foster an inclusive and welcoming community. To make the most of their experience at Loyola, students will participate in meaningful discussions, personal reflection, and engaging activities within and outside of the classroom to learn more about themselves, others, and Loyola!
Objectives
- In recognizing the differences between university academic life and high school, students will identify areas of academic and personal growth in order to achieve success during and beyond their first year at Loyola.
- Through participating in outside of class activities students will understand how to connect with Loyola resources that help foster their sense of belonging.
- Through reflecting upon personal, professional, and academic goals, students will construct a personal plan that exemplifies their vision for success at Loyola.
Learning Outcome
As a result of completing UNIV 101, students will be able to construct a personal narrative about what it means to be a Loyola University Chicago student, the opportunities and supports vital to their success, and their plans for making the most of their journey through and beyond Loyola.
Section Types
Most students will enroll in a general section of UNIV 101, which consists of students from across campus with different majors and identities. In addition, some sections are available for students participating in specific programs. In fall 2025, those UNIV 101 sections include:
Program specific sections, for students involved in….
- Scholars Programs (ACE, Academic Enrichment Programs, Leadership Scholars)
- NCAA Athletics
- Rambler Success Program (RSP)
- Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging (CSIB) Mentorship Programs
Fall Opportunities for UNIV 101 Students
In addition to taking UNIV 101 together, students are encouraged to connect with each other and their Peer Navigator and instructor outside of class time. Formal opportunities include:
- New Student Convocation
- Dinner Crawl
- Loyola University Chicago Athletics
- Academic Planning Workshop
Return here for more opportunities during the fall 2025 semester.
University 101: First Year Seminar is a 1-credit, pass/no pass, extended-orientation course required for all first-year students at Loyola University Chicago. Each class consists of 22 students or fewer, and is taught by a University staff member and an undergraduate Peer Navigator. The class meets for 50-minutes per week during the fall semester.
For more information, click on any of the sections below:
- Course Description, Goals, and Learning Outcomes
- Section Types
- Fall Opportunities for UNIV 101 Students
Course Description, Goals, and Learning Outcomes
In a small classroom setting, UNIV 101 helps new students make a positive transition to Loyola University Chicago by helping them adjust to academic and student life. Students will develop relationships with their classmates, faculty/staff instructor, and Peer Navigator in order to foster an inclusive and welcoming community. To make the most of their experience at Loyola, students will participate in meaningful discussions, personal reflection, and engaging activities within and outside of the classroom to learn more about themselves, others, and Loyola!
Objectives
- In recognizing the differences between university academic life and high school, students will identify areas of academic and personal growth in order to achieve success during and beyond their first year at Loyola.
- Through participating in outside of class activities students will understand how to connect with Loyola resources that help foster their sense of belonging.
- Through reflecting upon personal, professional, and academic goals, students will construct a personal plan that exemplifies their vision for success at Loyola.
Learning Outcome
As a result of completing UNIV 101, students will be able to construct a personal narrative about what it means to be a Loyola University Chicago student, the opportunities and supports vital to their success, and their plans for making the most of their journey through and beyond Loyola.
Section Types
Most students will enroll in a general section of UNIV 101, which consists of students from across campus with different majors and identities. In addition, some sections are available for students participating in specific programs. In fall 2025, those UNIV 101 sections include:
Program specific sections, for students involved in….
- Scholars Programs (ACE, Academic Enrichment Programs, Leadership Scholars)
- NCAA Athletics
- Rambler Success Program (RSP)
- Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging (CSIB) Mentorship Programs
Fall Opportunities for UNIV 101 Students
In addition to taking UNIV 101 together, students are encouraged to connect with each other and their Peer Navigator and instructor outside of class time. Formal opportunities include:
- New Student Convocation
- Dinner Crawl
- Loyola University Chicago Athletics
- Academic Planning Workshop
Return here for more opportunities during the fall 2025 semester.