Undergraduate Studies 010 (USTU010) is an optional 1 unit course designed to teach the fundamentals of becoming a successful university student. Aimed at first-year and transfer students, USTU010 takes pride in having the student as the center focus of the course.
The Calvin E. Bright Success Center supports the Undergraduate Studies 010 course by providing resources and staff required to maintain the course. The course is instructed by Professional Staff from the Bright Success Center, the Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, or other colleagues from various campus departments, such as the Student Career Center.
In addition, the Bright Success Center offers peer advising to those who take USTU010. The Peer Instructors of the course are undergraduate students who have peer educator experience and they facilitate class activities with the students that complement the instructor’s lessons. These students offer a student voice and perspective to the class and serve as role models to motivate fellow students.
If you are interested in enrolling in this optional 1 unit course, please contact us at fiatlux@ucmerced.edu to give you the "add code" to register for the correct section of the course for the Fiat Lux Scholars Program, by the required class registration deadline. Please check with Fiat Lux program staff to confirm if USTU 010 will be offered in an upcoming semester at UC Merced.
