UHL courses are taught in a learner-centered environment with continuous faculty and student engagement. Students hone their critical thinking skills by analyzing issues from alternative perspectives. The coursework during the first year focuses on the intellectual, social, and personal skills needed to excel in an increasingly diverse, global, and technologically complex society.

A weekly seminar series complements the UHL Core curriculum and features speakers from a variety of sectors including academia, business, and government. Seminar topics range from hot-button policy issues of the moment to the latest in scientific discovery.

Let's Talk Required English*

Incoming UHL students who haven't taken ENGL 1020 or the equivalent will take it in their first fall semester. All students will take a specific UHL section of ENGL 2030 in their first year

Not sure if you've fulfilled the requirement? Check with your school/college advisor

First Year Foundational Courses

In your first year, in addition to required English courses, all UHL students will take a total of five credit hours

• The Life of the Mind (3 credits)
• UHL Seminar (2 credits over two semesters)

If you do well in your fall courses you may begin on your UHL electives this spring - talk with your UHL advisor

Second and Third Year Electives

In your second and third year, you will explore elective classes based on your interests. Over the two years, you will take 15 elective credit hours.

Fourth Year Seminar Courses

Two UHL Senior Seminar courses (four credits total) wraps up your UHL experience. The senior courses may be taken in any order and may be completed in the same semester.