UNIV 1784 Sections

All first-year Honors students will take a section of UNIV 1784 (Honors First Year Seminar) in the fall. One portion of the class will be led by a faculty member (full description below), while the other portion will be led by Honors staff. Both portions of UNIV 1784 are critical for how incoming Honors students are supported. In addition to the topic below, you can expect an introduction to academic and social resources, cultivation of your relationships with other Honors students, advice on succeeding at UConn and in Honors, and a focus on “staying whelmed.”

Be sure to enroll in a UNIV 1784 for Fall 2026 or you will be eligible for removal from the Honors Program.

Kimberli Treadwell 

Tuesday/Thursdays 8:30AM - 9:20AM

The Psychology of Belonging, Identity, and Connection is a seminar-style first-year experience course that explores how relationships, identity, and social experiences shape psychological well-being during the transition to college. Drawing from psychological science, students will examine topics such as friendship formation, social anxiety, loneliness, social media, group identity, and the human need to belong. Through discussion-based activities, self-reflection, and collaborative exercises, students will develop insight into how connection influences mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Designed for first-year honors students from all majors, the course emphasizes community-building, meaningful dialogue, and the development of supportive interpersonal skills for college and beyond.