WSUA 101.  Introduction to the University - LAS   (3).

Designed especially for first-year students in their first semester at WSU, this course prepares students to succeed in college. Helps students form connections with each other, with faculty, with campus services and with the institution as a whole. It assists students in developing intellectually, emotionally and socially. It provides information and training about: college expectations, academic majors, careers and life planning; study skills and test taking, teaching and learning styles, respecting diversity of thought and culture, critical thinking, leadership, university policies and procedures, managing time and money, health and wellness, and the benefits of engagement in student organizations. Encourages and supports students as they adjust to college life and promotes reflective learning. In addition to other course projects, students create an individualized graduation plan through a collaborative process that involves academic advisers, the course instructor and peer mentors assigned to the course. Students who successfully complete this course have greater academic success and an improved rate of graduation compared to students who do not take this class.

WSUA 101BA.  Badge: WSU 101 - College 101   (0.5).

Online badge course designed to help high school students prepare for college and begin working on college skills for the classroom including writing, time management and becoming an online learner. Participation and success in this course depend on the ability to successfully manage time and priorities. All activities and assignments in this class are completed and submitted online through Blackboard and consist of reflection papers, written assignments, discussion boards and quizzes. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning, and should contact the instructor if they have a question about the class or an assignment. Graded Bg/NBg.

WSUA 101BB.  Badge: WSU 101 - Academic Success   (0.5).

Online badge course designed to help high school students prepare for college and begin working on college skills for the classroom including writing, time management and becoming an online learner. Participation and success in this course depend on the ability to successfully manage time and priorities. All activities and assignments in this class are completed and submitted online through Blackboard and consist of reflection papers, written assignments, discussion boards and quizzes. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning, and should contact the instructor if they have a question about the class or an assignment. Graded Bg/NBg.

WSUA 101BC.  Badge: WSU 101 - Degree Planning and Career Development   (0.5).

Online badge course designed to help high school students prepare for college and begin working on college skills for the classroom including writing, time management and becoming an online learner. Participation and success in this course depend on the ability to successfully manage time and priorities. All activities and assignments in this class are completed and submitted online through Blackboard and consist of reflection papers, written assignments, discussion boards and quizzes. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning, and should contact the instructor if they have a question about the class or an assignment. Graded Bg/NBg.

WSUA 101BD.  Badge: WSU 101 - Financial Wellness: Choosing the Best College You Can Afford   (0.5).

Online badge course designed to help high school students prepare for college and begin working on college skills for the classroom including writing, time management and becoming an online learner. Participation and success in this course depend on the ability to successfully manage time and priorities. All activities and assignments in this class are completed and submitted online through Blackboard and consist of reflection papers, written assignments, discussion boards and quizzes. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning, and should contact the instructor if they have a question about the class or an assignment. Graded Bg/NBg.