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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) — Commuter Program
What is the AIMS Program?
Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) is a learning community for SAS/SEBS first-year students considering studies in science, math or technology. Students in this program will enjoy the benefits of sharing common academic experiences, making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a community of peers. This learning community allows commuter students to participate in academic enrichment activities and become part of an academic community. Students will benefit from special meetings, trips and events with faculty, alumni, and upper class students who will share information about scientific innovation that will profoundly affect our lives.
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 community in your first semester 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 Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) community.
Why should I join AIMS Learning community for Commuters?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
The AIMS Commitment
Members of this community will be expected to:
Register Now, Space is Limited!
Sorry, registration is closed for this program. Please contact rulc@echo.rutgers.edu to be placed on a waiting list.
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 AIMS community for Commuters?
- The AIMS Commitment
- Register Now
- Contact Us
What is the AIMS Program?
Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) is a learning community for SAS/SEBS first-year students considering studies in science, math or technology. Students in this program will enjoy the benefits of sharing common academic experiences, making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a community of peers. This learning community allows commuter students to participate in academic enrichment activities and become part of an academic community. Students will benefit from special meetings, trips and events with faculty, alumni, and upper class students who will share information about scientific innovation that will profoundly affect our lives.
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 community in your first semester 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 Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) community.
Why should I join AIMS Learning community for Commuters?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
- Building a community of peers 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 the college avenue campus
- Workshops/seminars with faculty to discuss ideas and career options
- Enhancement academic support opportunities and special advising sessions
The AIMS Commitment
Members of this community will be expected to:
- Enroll in all three academic courses
- Communicate in an electronic environment as well as meet at designated gatherings throughout the year
- Support the academic success of community members
Register Now, Space is Limited!
Sorry, registration is closed for this program. Please contact rulc@echo.rutgers.edu to be placed on a waiting list.
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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