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uMatter
 

uMatter is a living and learning community for first-year students living in the residence halls. Participants are not limited by major so anyone is eligible to join, regardless of area of study. uMAtter offers increased support during the transition from high school to college.  The community helps students connect with academic, cultural, and social resources, while providing opportunities to interact with some of the best faculty at UWRF.

The following General Education courses are required for the "uMatter" Learning Community:

Fall Semester (6 credits):

  • SOCI 100 (Introduction to Sociology) - meets "SB" requirement of Goal Two 
  • ENGL 100 (Academic Reading and Writing) - meets "CW" requirement of Goal One

Spring Semester (6 credits):

  • GEOG 120 (Human Geography) - meets "SB" requirement of Goal Two 
  • ESM 105 (Introduction to Environmental Studies) - meets "EC" requirement of Goal Five

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