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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) — Residential Program
What is the AIMS Program?
The AIMS Program is a unique Rutgers University, SAS/SEBS Living-Learning Community at the Busch campus. Small, select groups of first-year students enjoy the benefits of sharing common residential and academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. The AIMS Program creates purposeful links among the academic, residential, and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first-year.
Students considering studies in science, math or technology will benefit from living in Davidson Hall on the Busch campus and taking three shared courses with the same cohort of peers.
Shared Courses
In addition to other courses that you will take in your first semester, you will be automatically enrolled in three common courses with other members of the AIMS program in your first semester:
(1) FIGS: Exploring Careers in Science (1 credit)
(2) Precalculus College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra (depending on placement test results)
(3) Expository Writing (3 credits)
In the second semester of the first year, students will have the option to co-register for specific courses with fellow students in the AIMS community.
Why should I join the AIMS living-learning community?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
The AIMS Commitment
Members of the AIMS community will be expected to:
Take a Tour!
Students accepted into the program will live in Davidson Residence Hall on the Busch Campus. Davidson Hall is a residence for first-year students and offers a community lounge with laundry, TV and pool and foosball tables. Rooms are carpeted with computer access, telephone, cable TV and a micro fridge. Close to Davidson are the Busch Campus Center, Busch Dining Hall, Paul Robeson Cultural Center and Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (premier athletic facility)
Take a virtual tour of Davidson Residence Hall.
Register Now! Space is Limited.
Sorry, registration is closed for this program.
Contact Us
Ghada Endick
Director of Learning Communities
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Bishop House
115 College Avenue
Phone: 732-932-7442
E-mail: rulc@echo.rutgers.edu
http://rulc.rutgers.edu/
Dr. Kathy Scott
Assistant Vice President for Instructional Support
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Phone: 732-445-3123/3898
http://undergraduate.rutgers.edu/
- What is the AIMS Program?
- Shared Courses
- Why should I join the AIMS community?
- The AIMS Commitment
- Where Will I Live . . . Take a Tour!
- Register Now
- Contact Us
What is the AIMS Program?
The AIMS Program is a unique Rutgers University, SAS/SEBS Living-Learning Community at the Busch campus. Small, select groups of first-year students enjoy the benefits of sharing common residential and academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. The AIMS Program creates purposeful links among the academic, residential, and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first-year.
Students considering studies in science, math or technology will benefit from living in Davidson Hall on the Busch campus and taking three shared courses with the same cohort of peers.
Shared Courses
In addition to other courses that you will take in your first semester, you will be automatically enrolled in three common courses with other members of the AIMS program in your first semester:
(1) FIGS: Exploring Careers in Science (1 credit)
(2) Precalculus College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra (depending on placement test results)
(3) Expository Writing (3 credits)
In the second semester of the first year, students will have the option to co-register for specific courses with fellow students in the AIMS community.
Why should I join the AIMS living-learning community?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
- Living with students who share common career goals and course selection . . . make new friends quickly!
- Organized peer study groups and mentoring program
- Special field trips with classmates
- First-year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) taught by a peer instructor who will introduce new students to special university resources related to their potential major and career
- Reduced bus travel because most classes are scheduled on students' home campus
- Workshops/seminars with faculty to discuss ideas and career options
- Academic support that comes to your door (in residence tutoring for math and writing)
The AIMS Commitment
Members of the AIMS community will be expected to:
- Enroll in all three shared courses (See above for listing of the courses)
- Participate in community activities and events
- Support the academic success of community members
Take a Tour!
Students accepted into the program will live in Davidson Residence Hall on the Busch Campus. Davidson Hall is a residence for first-year students and offers a community lounge with laundry, TV and pool and foosball tables. Rooms are carpeted with computer access, telephone, cable TV and a micro fridge. Close to Davidson are the Busch Campus Center, Busch Dining Hall, Paul Robeson Cultural Center and Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (premier athletic facility)
Take a virtual tour of Davidson Residence Hall.
Register Now! Space is Limited.
Sorry, registration is closed for this program.
Contact Us
Ghada Endick
Director of Learning Communities
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Bishop House
115 College Avenue
Phone: 732-932-7442
E-mail: rulc@echo.rutgers.edu
http://rulc.rutgers.edu/
Dr. Kathy Scott
Assistant Vice President for Instructional Support
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Phone: 732-445-3123/3898
http://undergraduate.rutgers.edu/
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