University 101 partners with many departments and programs at the University of South Carolina to develop and sustain initiatives important to the success of first-year students.  These partnerships allow the sharing of resources and ideas that improve the overall academic environment and experience of all students at the University of South Carolina.

The First-Year Reading Experience is a half-day event held each fall before the start of classes. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the program introduces first-year students to the importance of academic life at the university.

Capstone Scholars are a select group of students committed to academic excellence and engaged in a culture of inquiry that fosters both personal development and a sense of community.

Creating Academic Responsibility (CAR) Initiative provides a mechanism by which faculty members can refer students who are in danger of failing academically due to excessive absences, disengagement in class, or failure to complete assignments.  Faculty members teaching 100-400 level undergraduate classes are able to refer students to CAR.