Programs and Initiatives, University of Cincinnati

First-Year Experience

Programs and Initiatives

Residential House Living Learning Communities
UC seeks to create new communities within its residence hall system that will appeal to and serve the needs of baccalaureate-level students admitted to the university for fall 2013 and beyond. These students will be well prepared for college, possessing both broad and deep learning interests.

Alpha Lambda Delta
A national honor society recognizing excellence in the first year of higher education. The University of Cincinnati chapter was recently recognized nationally as an Order of the Torch winner.

Learning Communities
A Learning Community is a group of 20 students who come together because of shared academic interests to interact in two or more university courses. Through frequent contact and shared interests, the mebers will develop, fulfilling intellectual and social relationships.

Integrated Core Learning
The University of Cincinnati's signature approach to undergraduate education. Learn more about the benefits, vision and leadership team.

Service Learning
Service Learning is a part of the UC2019-Strategic Plan and Integrated Core Learning. Service Learning is an opportunity for students to learn beyond the classroom.

University Honors Scholars Program
The University Honors Program comprises the top 7% of University of Cincinnati students and offers an engaging environment in which students are inspired to learn more, experience more and be more

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