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University Studies Chart

Freshman Inquiry (FRINQ)

UNST 100-level class
A year-long, theme-based course with a mentor section that corresponds with the class.

Sophomore Inquiry (SINQ)

UNST 200-level classes
One-term courses with a mentor section that corresponds with the class.

Sophomore InquirySophomore InquirySophomore Inquiry

Upper Division Cluster

Classes designated with a "U" offered by academic departments. Three courses in one cluster linked to one of the Sophomore Inquiry courses.

Cluster Course OneCluster Course TwoCluster Course Three

Senior Capstone

UNST 400-level class
A 6-credit, community-based learning class.

 
profiles profiles Meet Victoria Parker-Pohl An award-winning writer, director, actor and theater instructor, Victoria Pohl has been a member of the University Studies Freshman Inquiry Program since 2001, worked since 1985 in the Theater Arts Program and acted as a founding instructor with PSU's Creative Industries Program. >
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