Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers you a hands-on learning experience to enhance your research skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary communication abilities. You can choose research topics that interest you, whether within your major or in another field, under the guidance of faculty members. This program is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful research and develop essential skills for your future!
The Common Core UROP is distinct from the non-common-core UROP tasting course (UROP 1000) and its series streams (UROP 1100, UROP 2100, UROP 3100, and UROP 4100). You can take any UROP courses (e.g., UROP 1000 and UROP 1100) under existing UROP program before satisfying the UROP requirement in Common Core Program.
Fulfillment of Requirements
- Complete two 1-credit non-common-core UROP 1100 courses.
- Enroll in the 1-credit Common Core UROP course.
Once you complete the Common Core UROP course, all 3 credits will count as Common Core credits. If you do not complete the Common Core UROP course, the credits from UROP 1100 will not be considered Common Core credits. Additionally, double-counting of these courses is not allowed for fulfilling the 3-credit requirement.
- Complete one 1-credit non-common-core UROP 1100 course and one 1-credit non-common-core UROP 2100 course.
- Enroll in the 1-credit Common Core UROP course.
Once you complete the Common Core UROP course, all 3 credits will count as Common Core credits. If you do not complete the Common Core UROP course, the credits from UROP 1100 and/or UROP 2100 will not be considered Common Core credits. Additionally, double-counting of these courses is not allowed for fulfilling the 3-credit requirement.
Component 1: Research Activities
You will engage in actual research practices, allowing you to apply the skills and concepts you’ve learned. This hands-on experience is crucial for developing your understanding of research methodologies and contributing to your field of study.
Component 2: Presentations
At the end of the course, you are required to conduct oral presentations about your research work. You can choose to present in a mini-conference, create a poster presentation, or use other format(s) as approved.