Applied Science Great Beginnings

The staff and faculty of Applied Science are delighted that you have chosen to become a student of the college. As one sign of our commitment to your success, the Great Beginnings program will help you become acclimated to the rigors of college academics and college life in general.

Day Before gets you around the college, working with your classmates and meeting many of your professors - and classes don't start until the next day! Agenda for the day's activities - Click here

First Year Seminar – a one credit hour course designed to get you started on the right foot- 32 INTR 001 First Year Courses by Department. The advisors you meet at Orientation will help you get registered for this important course!

Step Ahead Thursdays run throughout the year and provide both lunch and learning on topics such as time management, financial aid, and co-op tips and experiences.

Camp Bearcat is all about leadership and developing the skills necessary to effectively lead others. Join the select few at Camp Kern for this dynamic workshop.

Enjoy Welcome Week a special venue of programs and activities created for entering students. Activities and events are scheduled across the university to welcome you and to celebrate the beginning of the academic year.

For details and schedules for each of the programs cited above just click on the program or click on any of the links here:

Applied Science First Year Programs

• Great Beginnings Pamphlet
• Day Before on September 22, 2009
• Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
• Technically Speaking | FYE Student Writing
• Step Ahead Thursdays
• Camp Bearcat
• First Year Courses by Department

University First Year Programs

• UC Welcome Week
• First Year Experience| UC Great Beginnings
• Integrated Core Learning
• Professional Practice

PC Configuration for Incoming Students

While the college offers computer access in a number of computer labs and the library, many students ask about a PC configuration that will meet their needs while a student is enrolled in Applied Science programs. Should you wish to purchase a computer just click here for a computer configuration that is expected to provide for requirements at Applied Science. This suggested PC configuration is offered by Applied Science computing services as a minimum guide and was last confirmed June, 2008.