PRTR 1AIntroduction to University Life and Learning
PRTR 1A explores opportunities, expectations, and responsibilities in university life. Topics include: academic planning; general education requirements; majors and minors; campus policy; and preparation for Porter's core course: Re/reading Race. Students gain familiarity with resources for health, well-being, time management, academic success, cultivating just communities, sexual harassment and violence prevention, reflection on UCSC's principles of community, and an introduction to the living and learning tradition of Porter College. This course can be taken for Pass/No Pass grading only.
Enrollment is restricted to entering first-year Porter College students.
- Enrollment is restricted to Newly Admitted UCSC students only. Class begins in Canvas on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | Online | I. B. Moody, S. E. Murray | Open 471/5000 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrid Moody | 4.3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 74% | 32 |
| Soraya Murray | 3.6 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 64% | 50 |
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