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Transition Academic ProgramsACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, &

MATHEMATICS

WHAT ARE SOME MAJORS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN STEM?

(Generally identified as requiring at least one 4-hour calculus course)

• Biochemistry• Biology (for research) • Chemistry• Computer Science• Engineering• Genetics• Geology

• Geophysics• Industrial Distribution• Mathematics• Meteorology• Physics• Visualization• Zoology

GET TO KNOW YOUR ADVISORS!

Brittany Hensley

Alma Mater: Texas A&M University

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Graduate Degree: Master’s in Library Science from Sam Houston State University

Years Working at A&M: 8

Favorite Aggie Tradition: Muster

Hobbies/Interests: Knitting, reading, cooking, spending time with my puppo

Andy Gibson

Alma Mater: Texas A&M University (Gig ‘em Aggies!)

Major: Communication ‘94

Years Working at A&M: 12 years

Favorite Aggie Tradition: Saying “Howdy” on campus to 60,000 other Aggies

Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my family, tent camping, mountain bike riding, disc golf

Transition Academic Programs Advisors

Ali Amy Andy Brittany Daphne

Debbie Franne Neva OmarLa ToyaJillian

OBJECTIVES

•Review registration procedures

•Complete the registration worksheet

FORMS

Know Your Forms!

• TEAM Contract

• Core Curriculum

• List of Majors

• Registration Worksheet

TEAM CONTRACT

Your New Student Conference materials include the TEAM Contract.

You will be provided instructions as to how to submit this important document.

REGISTRATION WORKSHEET

• Complete the “Student Information” and “Future Major” sections of the registration worksheet.

• Remember to write your first and last name. No nicknames, please!!

REGISTRATION WORKSHEET (CON’T)

• Failure to report previously earned or pending credit is an act of academic dishonesty.

CREDIT BY EXAM & COURSE EQUIVALENCIES SUBJECT A&M COURSE(s) AP SCORE

Art History ARTS 149 3

ARTS 149 and 150 4

Calculus AB MATH 142 3

MATH 151 4

Calculus BC MATH 151 3

MATH 151 and 152 4

Chemistry CHEM 119 3

CHEM 119 and 120 4

English Lang and Comp ENGL 104 3

ENGL 104 and 241 4

English Lit and Comp ENGL 104 3

ENGL 104 and 203 4

Human Geography GEGO 201 3

Languages (excluding Spanish) 101 and 102 3

101, 102, 201, 202 4

SUBJECT A&M COURSE(s) AP SCORE

Macroeconomics ECON 203 3

Microeconomics ECON 202 3

Physics 1 PHYS 201 3

Physics 2 PHYS 202 3

Physics C: Elect/Magnet PHYS 206/226 3

Physics C: Mechanics PHYS 207/227 3

Spanish Lang and Culture SPAN 101 and 102 3

SPAN 101, 102, and 201 4

SPAN 101, 102, 201, and

202

5

Spanish Lit and Culture SPAN 202 3

SPAN 202 and 320 5

Statistics STAT 301, 302, or 303 3

US Government and Politics POLS 206 3

US History HIST 105 and 106 3

World History HIST 104 3

For a complete listing of credit by exam scores, please go to testing.tamu.edu.

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM

Core curriculum = genres of courses you need to successfully complete in order to graduate

• Communication (6 credit hrs)• Mathematics (6 credit hrs)• Life & Physical Sciences (9 credit hrs)• Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 credit hrs)• Creative Arts (3 credit hrs)• Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hrs)• American History (6 credit hrs)• Political Science/Government (6 credit hrs)Graduation Requirement: International & Cultural Diversity and Cultural Discourse (6 credit hrs)* This requirement can sometimes be overlap with core requirements.

catalog.tamu.eduUndergraduate Catalog >>> General Information >>> University Core Curriculum

https://catalog.tamu.edu/

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM + INTERNATIONAL & CULTURAL DIVERSITY (ICD) / CULTURAL DISCOURSE (CD)

CREATIVE ARTS (1 course)

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCE (1 course)

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY

& CULTURE (1 course)

INTERNATIONAL

&

CULTURAL

DIVERSITY

or

CULTURAL

DISCOURSE

(2 courses)

YOUR REGISTRATION WORKSHEET

YOUR GOAL: Create a wishlist!

• Compare the college credit you may already have to the Course Options on your yellow sheet.

✓Cross out options for courses you may already have credit for.

✓Circle ideas for course registration!

1. COMMUNICATION – 6 HRS

•Did you check credit for at least one communication course?

❑ AP English Literature or Language Exam with a 3 or higher

❑ ENGL 1301

• If yes, cross out this category. Or, talk to an advisor after this session.

• If no, ENGL 104 is an option for A&M but is not available in large numbers for the Fall.

• Do not take ENGL 1301 at Blinn at this time. It transfers to Texas A&M as ENGL 103 and is not accepted by all majors.

2. MATHEMATICS – 6 HRS

– Any Calculus credit? If so, consult an advisor.

– The College of Engineering encourages a conservative approach to the Math courses to ensure success.

– Math Assessment

Texas A&M: access the link in Howdy

Blinn College: take Texas A&M’s MPE and email a screenshot of your score to Lindsay Stadter ([email protected]) make sure to include your Blinn ID in your email

Due to space availability in Math classes, take the course where you can find an open seat, Blinn or TAMU

mailto:[email protected]

2. MATHEMATICS, CONTINUEDTAMU MPE Score Recommendation

22 or higher MATH 151

11 to 21 MATH 150

10 or less MATH 102

Possible starting Math Course❑MATH 151 (MATH 2413)* - Calculus for Engineers❑MATH 150 (MATH 2412) - PreCalulus❑MATH 102 (MATH 1414) - College Algebra

* Other Calculus I courses include MATH 171 (Physics and Chemistry majors) and Math 147 (Biology majors). However, MATH 151 can be substituted for MATH 171 and 147.

3. LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE – 9 HRS

• Sciences can vary by major. Verify courses with a Degree Evaluation (in Howdy), the catalog at catalog.tamu.edu, or consult an advisor.

ENGR & PHYS majors (except CHEN, BMEM, MSEN)

• CHEM 107/117 or PHYS 206 (prerequisite of MATH 151/171)

• CPSC, also: ATMO 201/202, GEOL 101/102, RENR 205/215

CHEN, BMEN, MSEN: CHEM 119 or PHYS 206

College of Science: CHEM 119 or PHYS 206/226

GEOP: GEOL 150 or CHEM 107/117 or PHYS 206/226

GEOL: GEOL 150 or CHEM 119 or PHYS 206/226

METE: ATMO 201/203 or CHEM 119 or PHYS 206/226

3. LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE – 9 HRS (CON’T)

• Sciences can vary by major. Verify courses with a Degree Evaluation (in Howdy), the catalog at catalog.tamu.edu, or consult an advisor.

GEOL and GEOP majors• GEOL 150 (4hrs) & GEOL 180 (1hr) [no Blinn equivalents]

• Contact Suzanne Rosser (GEOL & GEOP advisor) for assistance with this course

• Phone: (979) 862-3697

• Appointment: gepl.youcanbook.me/

• Walk-ins*: Halbouty 109D

*Walk-ins may not be possible if Ms. Rosser is at a NSC. Call before you go to her office.

https://gepl.youcanbook.me/

4. GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE– 6 HRS

• Did you check any of the Political Science courses on the Registration Worksheet?

❑ GOVT 2305 = POLS 206 (American National Government)

❑ GOVT 2306 = POLS 207 (State and Local Government)

❑ AP US Government, 3 or higher = POLS 206

• If yes, cross out this item.

• If no, POLS 206 or POLS 207 will be your Political Science options.

5. AMERICAN HISTORY – 6 HRS

• Did you check any of the U.S. History courses on the Registration Worksheet?

❑ HIST 105 = HIST 1301 (History of the United States – Colonization to the Civil War)

❑ HIST 106 = HIST 1302 (History of the United States – Reconstruction to present)

❑ HIST 226 = HIST 2301 (History of Texas)

❑ AP US History exam, 3 or higher = HIST 105 & 106

• If yes, cross out this item.

• If not, HIST 105, 106, 226 will be your History options.

• Register for only one class from History or Political Science categories (due to reading requirements).

6. LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & CULTURE - 3 HRS

• CVEN & PETE Majors … SKIP this item!

• MATH majors: Take a 200-400 level course

• Did you check any of the “LPC” courses on the Registration Worksheet?

If yes, mark out this item.❑ AP World History, 3 or higher = HIST 104

❑ Generally Philosophy, History, Literature courses

If no, refer to the options on the “Course

Registration” worksheet.

7. CREATIVE ARTS – 3 HRS

• Did you check any of the Creative Arts courses on the Registration Worksheet?

❑ ARTS 1301 (Art Appreciation)

(A&M doesn’t have this course but many majors will accept it.)

❑ ARTS 1303 or 1304 = ARTS 149*& 150*

❑ AP Art History, 4 or higher = ARTS 149* & 150*

❑ MUSC 1306 = MUSC 201*

• If not, refer to your options on the “Course Registration” worksheet for the Creative Arts credit.

*These courses also satisfy the ICD Requirement

8. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE – 3 HRS

• If you checked one of the Social & Behavioral Science courses, cross out this item.

Examples: ✓PSYC 2301 or score of 3 on AP Psychology✓SOCI 1301 (SOCI 205*))✓GEOG 1302 (GEOG 201*))✓ANTH 2346 (ANTH 201*))✓score of 3 on AP Macro or Micro Economics

• If you did not check any of the Social & Behavioral Science courses, any of the courses listed will be options.

*These courses also satisfy the ICD Requirement

9. CORPS OF CADETS

• Air Force ROTC Cadets: Take AERS 101 (1 hr) & 105 (1 hr).

• Army ROTC Cadets: Take MLSC 121 (2 hrs).

• Navy/Marine ROTC Cadets: Take NVSC 101 (2 hrs).

• Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band: Take KINE 199 – 596 (1 hr).

• All Cadets: Take SOMS 111 - Principles of Academic and Personal Development (1 hr).

Aggie Band Members - Do not sign up for 8 a.m. classes!

It will conflict with the end of morning practice.

10. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED)

Courses are designed to help new first year students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally.

• Weekly, 50 minute group, 0-1 credits.

• Small community of 25 or fewer students.

• Led by a staff/faculty member and a peer mentor.

• For a list of course, go to the First Year Experience website.

http://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/First-Year-Experience/Hullabaloo-U/firstyearstudents/Hullabaloo-U-Opportunities

11. EXPLORE (OPTIONAL)

Course is designed to help students explore career options in Education, Health, Nature Science, Management, or Arts

• Weekly, 50 minute group meetings, 30 or fewer students, O credit hours (free!)

• Led by Omar Figueroa, TAP Program Coordinator• Makes use of assessments, workshops, individual & group advising.• Section based on area of career interest:

o UGST 181-554: Explore Education

o UGST 181-555: Explore Health

o UGST 181-556: Explore Nature Science

o UGST 181-557: Explore Management

o UGST 181-558: Explore Arts

IMPORTANT: FINANCIAL AID

• Students may only receive federal financial aid for eligible courses that count towards their program of study. You must enroll in courses that satisfy degree requirements in your intendedacademic major.

• You must report your intended academic major by mid July. To do so, please complete the short survey that was sent to you in May.

• You must report your intended major even if you will not be seeking financial aid.

• If you need to us to resend the survey, please email Brittany Hensley ([email protected])

• Questions About Your Financial Aid?

• Financial Aid Office, Pavilion 2nd Floor

• Phone: (979) 845-3236


ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Change of major requirements. tap.tamu.edu/Change-of-Major2

• Engineering Academic & Student Affairs engineering.tamu.edu (search “change major”)

• Good grades in four-hour Calculus I & II and Sciences .• Make an A or B: Proceed to next math or science; • Make a C or less consider pursuing a non-technical major.• History of repeated or dropped courses can make a

student less competitive for a technical major.

• Acceptance to STEM majors is based on space availability. No guarantees.

http://tap.tamu.edu/Change-of-Major2http://engineering.tamu.edu/

Howdy Registration Worksheet

HOWDY REGISTRATION WORKSHEET– PART 2

HOWDY REGISTRATION WORKSHEET – PART 3

Select the term Fall 2020- College

Station & then click “Continue”

Then click on “Create a Registration

Worksheet”


Click on the “Find Classes” tab and enter the “Subject” and “Course Number” you want

to search & then click on “Search”


Click on “View Sections” for the course you want to view


Scroll through the sections of the course to find one that you believe works on your schedule

Once you find one, you can add it to your worksheet using the “Add” button


Click on the Course

Title to see the details

of the course.

Restrictions are

important to look for!


Restriction Examples


Courses are only saved to the worksheet once you click on the “Save Registration Worksheet”

button in the lower righthand corner of the screen. Note: Saving a course to your worksheet

does not mean you are enrolled in the course, but helps you keep track of the course(s)

you want to register for when you are able.


Once you save a course to your worksheet, a

dialog box will appear prompting you to

complete “HOWDY Checklist Items”. You can

either complete this NOW or do it later. You

must complete the “HOWDY Checklist Items” in

order to register.

REGISTERING FOR COURSES

REGISTERING FOR COURSES – PART 2

Make sure “Fall 2020 – College

Station” is selected and then press

“Continue” button

REGISTERING FOR COURSES – PART 3

Click on the “Registration

Worksheet” tab and

follow the directions on

the screen to register for

the courses on your

worksheet

REVIEW YOUR SCHEDULES (BLINN & TAMU)CRN Course Title Campus Credits Level Start

Date

End Date Days Time Location Instructor

12793 ASCC 101 502 APPL of

Learning

Theory

College

Station

2.000 UG Aug 27,

2018

Dec 12,

2018

MW 9:10

am –

10:00

am

YMCA 115 Brookins

30646 THAR 281 501 THEATRE

HISTORY II

College

Station

3.000 UG Aug 27,

2018

Dec 12,

2018

MWF 8:00

am –

8:50

am

HECC 207 Dexter

Total

Credits:5.000

This is an example of a schedule: the student is enrolled in classes at TAMU on the same days of the week and is registered for a three-hour academic course as well as a two-hour additional course at Texas A&M.

REGISTRATION TIPS

• Complete Lab Acknowledgement on howdy.tamu.edu

• Select needed courses in favor of times, not professors

• Try for a balanced schedule

A&M days & Blinn days scheduleMorning & Afternoon schedule

Allow an hour to change campuses

ADJUSTING YOUR SCHEDULE

• There will be an opportunity for students to adjust their

schedule during

• “open-registration” starting Aug 21 at TAMU.

✓ Check your balance any time that you adjust your schedule.

✓ Pay your balance before deadlines provided.

✓ Failure to pay your balance in full may result in classes being dropped.

Important Dates:

• July 15 – Blinn Fall Registration & Payment Ends at 5pm

• July 17 – Blinn Registration & Payment resumes at 9am,

any future tuition/fees must be paid same day

• August 21 – TAMU registration reopens

• August 27 – Blinn bill due for students receiving Financial

Aid from TAMU

REGISTRATION SESSION

• Who?

• STUDENTS ONLY (TAP policy)

• When? 2:30pm

• Where?

• Your Computer

• What to Bring?

• Registration Worksheet

CONTACT US FOLLOW US

300 Hotard Hall

(979)845-5916

[email protected]

@tap.tamu.edu

@TAPTAMU

@TAPTAMU

Fall semester advising hours

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays are appointments only-made online

Tuesdays & Thursdays are walk-in advising:

8:00am-11:30am & 1:00pm-4:30pm

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