Dr. Arthur Garson, Jr.
Contact Us
P.O. Box 400226
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4226
- Phone:
- 434-982-2362
- Fax:
- 434-924-1497
- Email:
- jwt5z@virginia.edu
USEMS
University Seminars
About
University Seminars (USEMS) are designed to give first-year students the opportunity to develop critical-thinking skills and explore new ideas in an environment that encourages interactive learning and intensive discussion. The seminars are based on ideas that have changed the way we think about our relation to the world around us. The seminars are given by prominent faculty in departments and schools across the University, carry two or three hours of credit, and are restricted to 18 first-year students during the initial course enrollment. If space is remaining, second-, third-, and fourth-year students may enroll using a Course Action Form.
Enrolling
New and archived USEMS course descriptions are below. These descriptions are for informational purposes only. To enroll, reference the Student Information System (click U for USEMS) for a list of specific offerings each semester.
One 3 Credit Course is being offered this spring in addition to our traditional 2 credit courses.
Note to College of Arts & Sciences' students only:
- USEM 170s count as credit and 171s count as elective credit inside the College of Arts & Sciences in the course website before enrolling.
USEMS Course Descriptions:
- Click on the desired semester for detailed course information.