Academic Resources

Hawk Link
HAWK Link is an academic based retention program designed to assist first year students in navigating their first year by utilizing existing programs at The University of Kansas. HAWK Link is open to all students with a special emphasis on students of color. HAWK Link operates from an inclusive model that will prepare students for success well beyond their college days.

Transitions
Transitions is the sophomore year component of our award winning HAWK Link program. It is designed to provide academic support and guidance as sophomores matriculate through the college experience. Transitions will provide components that are similar to the resources you received in HAWK Link, but will also provide you with the opportunity to mentor incoming freshman and give back to the KU Community. This program will feature more focused academic seminars, working with various faculty members, career exploration, free tutoring, and other outreach efforts that will lead to your success here at KU.

Academic Courses
To enhance the academic success of our students, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and offers a variety of classes that focus on student transition, diversity education and career exploration. For more information on the various classes listed below please contact our office.

PRE 101 Orientation Seminar HAWK Link
PRE 106 Diversity and Leadership Seminar
PRE 210 Career & Life Planning – HAWK Link Section (In conjunction with Career Services)
LA&S 101 Multicultural Issues in American Society
LA&S 101 HAWK Link: Transitions Sophomore Year Seminar
LA&S 292 Monitor Probation HAWK Link
HAS 102 Haskell Transfer Orientation Seminar (In conjunction with Freshman Sophomore Advising Center)

SOAR - Students Obtaining Academic Resources
Is a component of HAWK Link that assist and motivates first-year and transfer students in adjusting to college and being successful academically. SOAR participants meet with upper-level peer mentors to receive tutoring and to learn about campus activities and services. The program includes tutoring, mentoring and cultural and social events.

Academic Departments & Resources
African and African American Studies
African Studies Resource Center
Center for East Asian Studies
East Asian Languages and Culture
Center for Indigenous Nations Studies
Latin American Studies
Women Studies