Intrauniversity Courses

Intrauniversity courses are designed to prepare students, regardless of the college in which their major belongs, to develop oral and written communication skills, experience community service in a meaningful way, and expand overall career and academic development.  

New Student Seminar

The New Student Seminar (INTRAUNV 104) is designed to help freshmen and transfers students make a successful transition to UW-Whitewater. First year students who take this course are more likely to return for their sophomore year and have a higher graduation rate than those who don't take the course.

The goals of this seminar are to help students:

CONNECT with UW-Whitewater

• Become familiar with student services that support your transition to the university.
• Explore personal, academic and career goals.
• Reflect on personal values and identity and recognize the diversity of our campus community.

ACHIEVE academic success

• Develop critical and creative thinking skills.
• Practice effective and appropriate communication skills.
• Examine the purposes of higher education and the value of a liberal education.

SUCCEED in a changing world

• Learn and apply strategies for personal success, academic success and lifelong learning.
• Understand your rights and responsibilities as a student and community member.
• Recognize the personal, social and environmental impact of your choices.