STEV 1AIntroduction to University Life and Learning
Orientation to and an exploration of the nature of the liberal arts, and of learning at research universities. Topics include: academic planning for upper-division coursework; enrollment processes; and understanding pathways to degree completion; UCSC resources that support health and well-being; strategies for academic success; the cultivation of just communities; the prevention of sexual harassment and violence; campus conduct policies; awareness of risks associated with drug and/or alcohol use; and an introduction to traditions of community-engaged learning, ground-breaking research, and interdisciplinary thinking that define a UC Santa Cruz degree. This course can be taken for Pass/No Pass grading only.
Enrollment is restricted to entering first-year Stevenson 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 | G. M. Childers, M. D. O'Hara | Open 524/5000 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Childers | 4.6 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 79% | 27 |
| Matthew O'Hara | 4.4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 100% | 16 |
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