University of Wyoming Top Questions

The materials are up to date and presented in a way that is easy to understand as long as you come to class prepared. (and sometimes even if you aren't). The professors are accessible and care about their work and the students. They take extra time with the students if needed and the classes are much smaller than many other universities.

The classes are wonderful and the teachers are great!

Boring, and really easy to get away with cheating, because the professors don't care anymore. They don't reward students who actually make an effort

Academics are pretty basic but the class sizes are small enough that a professor will remember you.

Most of my professors know my name, as most of the classes are relatively small. My favorite class is probably Color Theory; being able to finally apply color schemes to art is very entertaining and a valuable learning experience. My least favorite class is 3D, because I don't enjoy doing 3D art projects at all. How often students study varies a great deal depending on the individual, and to some extent the major. Engineering students tend to study a lot more than Art students, for instance. Some students also value partying and hanging out with friends more than studying, while others value the opposite more. Many students are active participants in class, though moreso in the smaller classes than the larger ones. There are many students that have intellectual conversations outside of class, but some don't. Some students like to create competition, but most students are not incredibly competitive; they like to encourage their fellow classmates rather than try to be better than them. The most unique class I've taken is probably the first semester of Honors Colloquium; classtime was dedicated purely to discussion, with no interuptions or unnecessary encouragements by the teacher. My major is Art, with an emphasis in Graphic Design. I am a little disappointed that I cannot start the main Graphic Design courses until next semester, and also that the program does not offer a more robust Graphic Design program as art focused schools do, though the program does offer a more well rounded art education overall. I do not spend time with my professors outside of class. The schools overall academic requirements are rather annoying; as a college student, I shouldn't be required to take my high school curriculum all over again. The education is a bit of a mix between focusing on getting a job vs. focusing on pure learning; it primarily depends on the major and emphasis of the student.

A lot of my professors know my name, but that's because I take the time to go see them. However, the professors are great about remembering your name above 180 some kids. I also feel challenged in the classes here. Because of this, I feel accomplished. Plus, a lot of the professors here do everything they can for you to do well and learn lots from them. It's just a friendly environment all around!

The academics at the University of Wyoming are fairly unique. The professors will most likely know your name in most classes after two weeks. Additionally, making appointments with professors during office hours is convenient and doable. Moreover, class participation is required in a lot of classes, but this makes the class more interesting and helps students voice their opinions on different topics. Nonetheless, students are expected to come to class and do the homework. Therefore, reading assigned readings is very important, due to pop quizzes. Likewise, studying for tests is crucial to doing well in college. However, studying varies for each individual, so I would recommend studying a sufficient amount until you develop adequate studying habits. Also, the academic requirements are pretty straightforward and self-explanatory, so I believe they are attainable. I am a criminal justice major and I have found my department to be very helpful when it comes to deciding class schedules and other issues relating to my degree. Additionally, the education at this university is geared toward preparing individuals to get a job and develop adequate knowledge that will be beneficial in future careers. Overall, the academics at the University of Wyoming are reasonable.

I have never had a professor who did not know my name. Even in large classes, I easily made office visits with my professors. During the office visits they learned my name and were always helpful. My major is elementary education so my perspective may be different from other students. However, I would like to point out that since this is the only University in the entire state, they get lots of funding for academics and they offer almost every major. This makes it easier for students who are undecided or who may change their major. In education classes, there is a lot of class participation and classes are small. Teachers focus on critical thought in which we do a lot of class activities and discussions. Throughout my experience, teachers are willing to help you. I have had professors help me get a job, write a letter of recommendation, help me with scholarships, and give me additional help me class assignments. Teachers are willing to go out of their way to make sure that you are successful in school and in life.

Academic life here is pretty good. I'd say that the classes here are actually challenging and the quality is usually good. The professors do a really good job at learning your name if your outgoing, and the town is small enough that you'll probably see them around town sometimes too. The classes, in my department anyways, encourage class participation and the professors will really try to help if you go to them. I've been very satisfied with my education here and considering that I've payed so little to come here, I'd say it may the most quality education per dollar you can get.

I find that you can take academics at UW as seriously or not seriously as you wish. My freshman year I kind of slacked off and had the social scene going a little too heavy, and then realized that I needed to be hitting the books a little bit harder to succede at my degree. But you can do this still having a great social life! Even though UW is known as a party school and many people ask what is there to do in Laramie besides drink, I have met many very dedicated students who take their studies very seriously, and many of the schools are very competitive to get into. Students come from across the country to get into the nursing school, and all of the programs at UW are renound. You will not be disappointed in the staff or the things you can get involved with and learn from the University of Wyoming, both inside and out of the classroom.