University 100

University 100 is the required First Year Experience course for all Concord freshmen or students transferring from other colleges with less than 30 semester hours. Univ 100 helps new students make a smooth transition to college through familiarization with University policies, procedures, and issues of college life. Univ 100 is tailored to enhance students’ academic success through development of critical thinking, time management, and study skills. In addition to the academic component, this course also addresses campus resources and helps build positive relationships with fellow students, faculty and staff.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions by our students regarding University 100 class:

• Do I have to take Univ 100?
  Yes. Univ 100 is a requirement for all first time freshmen and first time transfers with less than 30 semester hours. It is a great way to meet some of your fellow students.
   
• Do I receive a grade for Univ 100?
  Yes. You will receive a letter grade for the class. Attendance and class participation are a big part of your grade and you must successfully complete the course prior to graduation.
   
• Does Univ 100 count towards my GPA and hours for graduation?
  Yes. Univ 100 is worth one credit hour and is required for graduation.
   
• Are there any assignments?
  Yes. Just like any other class, you will have written assignments and quizzes. You will also participate in a service learning project. The service project coincides with Concord University’s mission of providing service to the regional community. The service project is often the part that students enjoy the most about the class! It is fun and educational, too.
   
• What is the summer reading assignment?
  Each year, students enrolled in Univ 100 are required to complete the assigned summer reading – an interesting book chosen by the University community. Feel free to suggest a title for the next year’s summer reading! You will be doing a lot of reading as a Concord University student and we want to start you off over the summer with a positive reading experience.

  REQUIRED SUMMER READING 2011

  This I Believe - Required Summer Reading for Fall 2011 (pdf)

  The required reading for all UNIV 100 students is This I Believe, edited by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman. Other nominations for the 2011 summer reading include:

  Listening Is An Act of Love, edited by Dave Isay
  Outcasts United: An American Town, A Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference, by Warren St. John
  Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty, by Nancy Etcoff
  The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein
  Hector and the Search for Happiness, by Francois Lelord
  The Glass Castle (Jeannette Wall; memoir)