Sewall Residential Academic Program (SRAP) is a program for first-year students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who have an interest in the study of history and culture. Citizenship in the twenty-first century requires the ability to engage complex connections between the present and past, between local places and our global society, and between the arts and sciences. SRAP combines classes ranging from History and Biology to Economics and English, with co-curricular activities (such as lectures, films, and field trips) and local community outreach to help students recognize and think about these connections.
Participating in SRAP provides students with the opportunity to enjoy the advantages of a small liberal arts college within the broader context of a large research university. We fulfill this mission by
- Offering small seminar-style classes (approximately 18 students) that meet in Sewall Hall
- Emphasizing analytical thought through intensive reading, discussion, and writing
- Encouraging active student participation
- Providing classes that meet College of Arts and Sciences core requirements
- Offering special SRAP sections of courses such as Writing 1150: First Year Writing and Rhetoric, and SEWL 1020: Meaningful Careers
SRAP is a great choice for students who enjoy interdisciplinary study and who want to explore the interconnections among their classes while also learning in a hands-on way outside of the traditional classroom.
