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SLS3113 Academic Transitions

Make the most of your transfer to USF with SLS3113: Critical Thought for Academic Transitions; a course created just for transfer students. This 3-credit upper-level elective is your guide to navigating the academic, personal, and social aspects of university life. You’ll gain proven strategies for success, connect with resources and peers, build leadership and career-ready skills, and get ahead of transfer shock. SLS3113 will help you start strong and stay on track.

Critical Thought for Academic Transitions SLS3113 is a 3 credit course designed to help transfer students overcome the various challenges associated with transitioning to a new institution. This course counts as an upper-level elective, which is a requirement of many USF majors. The goal of the course is to facilitate the academic and personal success of transfer students at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.

The course is built around the themes of managing transitions; acclimation to a research university; development of academic strategies and leadership skills; introduction to campus resources; prevention and education around transfer shock; fostering mental well-being; and exploration of career readiness planning. SLS3113 provides a strong foundation for a well-rounded and enriching university experience, supporting students’ progression toward graduation while equipping them for long-term academic and professional success.

Take a look at some of the course topics:

• Effective strategies to manage the transition to the university both academically and personally
• Understanding the university's organizational complexity, policies, and procedures
• Developing academic strategies, leadership and self-advocacy skills
• Creating collaborative partnerships with peers to work effectively within a group setting
• Engaging in critical thinking, inquiry, and analytical writing
• Exposure to various career planning resources to assist in establishing career readiness skills
• Introduction to various campus resources

If you are interested in SLS3113 Critical Thought for Academic Transitions, talk with your Academic Advisor about registering for this course. Current course offerings are listed in the .