U of U
LEAP
Prepare for College and Beyond
As a freshman, you probably have many questions such as:
What classes should I take?
How do I choose a major?
How will I make friends with other students and form study
groups?
 Who will help me learn about resources for students at the
U?
 How will I balance school, work, and campus involvement?
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Being a part of LEAP will help you answer your questions in a
stimulating and challenging environment.
Become Part of a Student-Centered Program
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Why should I join LEAP?
As a freshman student, you’ll enroll in a small class with
the same students and the same professor for two
semesters.
LEAP courses can count as Honors courses.
LEAP opens up other opportunities.
LEAP faculty are recognized for their teaching excellence.
For all LEAP options, see back.
For more
information:
www.ugs.utah.edu/LEAP
Josette Price, Program
Coordinator
(801) 581-8920
e-mail: [email protected]
Carolyn Bliss, Director
(801) 581-3283
e-mail: [email protected]
LEAP Sections Available
All LEAP classes fulfill the University’s Diversity requirement along with other general
education requirements as listed. Classes are also paired with optional Writing 2010 sections.
Exploration LEAP- For undecided students or those with a flexible major.
DV, HF (fall semester), BF (spring semester)
Service LEAPThis LEAP section is for students interested in getting involved in
service-learning. Partnership with West High School to “increase
awareness of higher education.”
DV, HF (fall semester), BF (spring semester)
Residence Halls LEAP- Available to students living in the residence halls, like an
Exploration LEAP class, but taught on upper campus near the
residence halls.
DV, HF (fall semester), BF (spring semester)
Architecture LEAPDesigned to expose students who are considering becoming
architecture majors to the basic theories and literature of the field.
DV, FA (fall semester), FA or HF (spring semester)
Business LEAP- Geared towards students interested in business majors.
DV, HF (fall semester), BF (spring semester)
Business Major Philosophy Requirement
College of Health LEAP- A freshman learning community for people interested in
future careers in health, medicine, and pharmacy.
DV, HF (fall semester), HF (spring semester)
Fine Arts LEAPTailored towards fine arts students, in collaboration with the
College of Fine Arts. Includes theater, music, ballet, art, dance and
film.
DV, HF (fall semester), BF (spring semester)
**Engineering LEAP-Focuses on themes of community building and
contributions of engineers to this process, and the ethical
standards of engineers. (One section is a two year program.)
DV, HF (fall semester), BF (spring semester)
Ethics engineering requirement
**Health Sciences- Prepares students for health professions majors and graduate
programs. Shadowing, laboratory research and service learning
included with curriculum (Four year program).
DV, HF (fall semester), HF (spring semester)
**Pre-LawProvides opportunities for students interested in pre-law.
Preparation for the LSAT (Three year program).
DV, HF (fall semester), HF (spring semester)
** (Multi-year Programs)
DV- Diversity Credit
HF- Humanities Credit
BF- Social Behavioral Science Credit