Paladins: First Year Transition Program

The Paladins program helped me adjust to college classes and provided an environment to relate with other students that share my interests. ~2005-06 Paladins participant

Paladins is an innovative, grant-winning program designed to assist small groups of incoming freshmen and transfer students make a smooth transition to the University by strengthening their social, academic and cognitive skills in a one-unit Honors colloquia course in the fall semester. Paladins enjoy opportunities to interact with faculty mentors and receive exposure to academic departments, faculty, and cultural events on campus to enhance their college experience and overall academic success. The course will engage students’ enthusiasm and strengthen critical thinking skills through class discussions and readings. Each section is facilitated by a preceptor; preceptors are well-trained, dedicated and approachable Honors College students who want to help new Honors students be successful at the University. Course times and days are listed below. For more information about Paladins, contact Stephanie Levit .

Benefits of the Paladins Program:

• Lively discussions
• Debates
• Social activities with faculty mentors
• An intellectually rigorous and supportive community designed especially for Honors Students.
• Separate sections for freshmen and transfer students to address specific needs of both populations
  

Paladins Fall 2008 Schedule

HNRS 195B—For Freshmen

Tuesdays 11-11:50am
Tuesdays 1-1:50pm
Tuesdays 3-3:50am
Wednesdays 11-11:50am
Wednesdays 2-2:50pm
Thursdays 10-10:50am
Thursdays 1-1:50pm
Thursdays 3-3:50pm

HNRS 295C—For Transfer Students

Tuesdays 2-2:50pm

Paladins Syllabi from Fall 2005

• Freshman syllabus for Fall 2005
• Transfer student syllabi for Fall 2005