The First-Year Experience Seminars in the Colleges

BSAD 1100 – Business Mavericks Foundations (1 credit-hour)

This course equips Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) students with essential academic success strategies and introduces tools for exploring initial career interests. Students will engage in self-assessment and guided reflection to help align their academic path with long-term professional goals.

CAS 1010 – Arts & Sciences Success Seminar (1 credit-hour)

This course provides an opportunity for students to begin authoring their UNO experience with intention and confidence. Through class discussions, activities, and assignments, students will identify their unique strengths and learning styles, explore strategies to increase wellness, and build a community of faculty, staff, and peers. The course also welcomes students into the College of Arts and Sciences, celebrating the value of a liberal arts education and its importance for 21st-century careers. Students will leave CAS 1010 with a sense of purpose and belonging, ready to create a meaningful college (and life) experience.

CFAM 1010 – Professional Seminar (1 credit-hour)

Designed for students pursuing studies in Communication, Fine Arts, and Media, (CFAM). This course offers a foundational overview of academic and professional success in creative fields. Through critical thinking and career development frameworks, students will analyze key themes and perspectives that shape their academic, personal, and professional journeys.

CIST 1010 – College and Career Success (1 credit-hour)

This course supports students in the College of Information Science and Technology (IS&T). Focused on identifying personal learning strengths and applying academic strategies for success in both in-person and online learning environments. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and career planning. Students will also build skills in personal branding, professional networking, and the creation of a career portfolio, with a focus on the information technology field.

This course is designed to support Exploring (EXPL) students in navigating the transition to college and developing a foundation for long-term academic and personal success. Students will explore majors and career pathways through guided self-reflection and strengths-based assessments. The course introduces key university resources and academic success strategies, while fostering a sense of belonging through engagement with faculty, peer mentors, staff, and fellow students.

PACS 1010 - College of Public Affairs and Community Service (1 credit-hour)

PACS 1010 is a one-credit, in-person seminar course designed for first-semester students majoring in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS). The course supports students as they transition into university life by strengthening academic skills, building community, and introducing key campus resources. Students will develop practical strategies for academic success, explore career and degree pathways, and connect with the UNO campus.