Student Support Services

Instructional Courses

Three instructional courses are offered specifically for SSS scholars. UNV 101-Orientation to College (see below for detail)

  • MAH 095-040  Algebra I
  • MAH 099-040  Algebra II

 UNV101-Orientation to College is a 3 credit course designed to help students succeed by learning essential information about the University and themselves in their first year of college.

In this course you will learn about:

  • time management
  • college study skills
  • choosing a major
  • choosing a career
  • library, computer and campus resources

In addition, students from class go together to campus events like FRESHFUSION (a welcome event for freshmen), the NKU Theatre, the Book Connection Author event, as well as athletic events and more. 

Developmental Mathematics

MAH 095. Beginning Algebra (3 credits) Topics include. Operations on real numbers, equations and inequalities in one variable, graphs of lines, integer exponents, operations on polynomials, and factoring with emphasis on applications. Does not apply toward any graduation requirements.  Also offered in one-credit modules as MAH 092, MAH 093, and MAH 094.  See Module link for more information.


MAH 099. Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) Topics include. Rational expressions and equations; ratio and proportion; functions; equations of lines; systems of equations; compound inequalities; linear inequalities in two variables; radicals; graphs of lines, parabolas, and circles; and quadratic equations with emphasis on applications. Does not apply toward any graduation requirements.  Also offered in one-credit modules as MAH 096, MAH 097, and MAH 098. See Module link for more information.