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New Student Orientation Summer 2015
Office of Student Academic Affairs
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College of Social Sciences and HumanitiesAcademic Advising and Registration Session
• Today will be an introduction to general degree requirements for CSSH, the NU Core, the degree audit, and academic progression standards
• We will talk a bit more about the myNEU student portal – your one-stop shop for your time at Northeastern
• You will meet individually with your academic advisor at the end of the session to discuss registration and to schedule your fall 2015 First Semester Academic Advising Appointment
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CSSH Academic Advisors
• Kimberly Fralico Criminal Justiceo International Affairs (N-Z)
• Michaela Kinlocko American Sign Languageo Economics (A-F)o Englisho LLC – Spanisho Philosophy and Religion
• Megan Nicklawo Human Services
• Justin Repicio Asian Studieso Economics (G-Z)
• Jason Riccioo Historyo International Affairs (A-M)
• Meghan Wardo African American Studieso Political Science (L-Z)o Sociology and Anthropology
• Eric Wintero Political Science (A-K)
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Degree Requirements
Electives
MajorRequirements
NU Core128
Semester Hours
Specific to your department
Remaining classes needed to meet
minimum hours for graduation
Double and Combined Majors/
Minors
Core courses may also count as major requirements
Residency RequirementA minimum of 64 semester
hours at NU are required to earn
a bachelor’s degree
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NU Core Requirements
First Year Courses
• Knowledge Domainso Arts or Humanitieso Social Scienceo Science & Technology
• Math and Analytical Thinking Level 1
• First Year Writing
• Additional for BA Majorso 1 Humanities and 1 Artso Foreign Language
Upper Class Courses
• Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
• Comparative Study of Cultures
• Level 2 Elective• Math and Analytical Thinking
Level 2• Two Writing Intensives in
Major* • Capstone*• Experiential Education*
*Usually covered by major courses
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Your Degree Audit (DARS)
• Highlights all major and NU Core requirements• Reflects progress towards your degree and program• Records all transfer and AP credits• Helps you choose and track courses every semester
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Understanding Your Degree Audit
Requirement met with NU class
Requirement met with IB transfer credit
Choose course from list to fulfill requirement
Requirement in progress
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AP, IB, and GCE Credit on Your Audit
• Advanced Placement (AP)o Northeastern accepts scores of 4
or 5 on AP exams for credit
• International Baccalaureate (IB)o Northeastern accepts scores of
5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams only for credit (except for Standard Level Further Mathematics)
• General Certificate of Education (GCE)o A-levels: “E” or better for credito AS-levels: “C” or better for credito No credit granted for O-levels
• C or better required to transfer credit from accredited academic institution
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Transfer and Advanced Credit
You should not enroll in any course for which transfer or AP or IB or GCE credit has been or may be granted
You have one academic semester to finalize all previous transfer and AP/IB/GCE coursework on your NU record Note: AP Scores must come directly from CollegeBoard.com
All final transcripts and/or score reports not yet submitted should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Mailing info can be found on their website at:www.neu.edu/admissions/apply/mailing.html
Course descriptions and syllabi can be emailed to:[email protected]
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Expectations for Academic Progress
One Semester = 16 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits 1 1
• 2.0 Cumulative GPA: C average• Earn at least 16 credits
Normal Academic Progress
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Monitoring Academic Progress
• Academic progress monitored every semester by advisors using Faculty Advising Communication Tool (FACT)
o Informs students and advisors of academic difficulty in classes
Academic Probation for Freshmeno Below 1.8 cumulative and/or fewer than 12 semester hours
each semester
Academic Probation for Upperclassmeno Below 2.0 cumulative and/or fewer than 12 semester hours
each semester
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Dean’s List
• Issued at the end of each fall and spring• 3.5 semester GPA or higher• No grades below C-• No incomplete grades
To be eligible for Dean’s List• Good academic standing• Not taking any courses Pass/Fail• Full load (minimum 4 courses)
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myNEU Student Portal
Do NOT make changes to your
fall 2015 schedule without
consulting your Academic Advisor!
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myNEU Student Portal: I Am Here
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myNEU Student Portal: Tips and Tricks
• Course Catalog lists every course that could be offered
• Schedule of Classes lists every class that will be offered
• Use Course Registration to add or drop courses
• Remain on track for graduation by running your degree audit regularly
• Schedule to meet with your advisor on the Appointment Calendar
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Special Considerations
• Pre-Law Advisingo Provides individual counseling to students regarding law school
preparation o Housed in Office of Career Development
• PreHealth Advisingo Calculus 1 & 2, Biology 1 & 2, Physics 1& 2, General Chemistry 1
& 2, Organic Chemistry 1 & 2
• Language Placement Examo Online for French, Spanish, and Germano In person or over the phone assessment for all other languageso If registering for language in fall 2015, the placement exam must
be completed over the summer
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CSSH Welcome Week Events
President’s ConvocationTuesday, September 88:45 am Centennial Quad March to Matthews Arena
A Taste of BostonTuesday, September 8Following Convocation Centennial Quad
CSSH Dean’s Welcome Tuesday, September 8 1:30 pmMcLeod Suites
CSSH Department BreakoutsTuesday, September 8 Following CSSH Dean’s Welcome
Remember to wear your CSSH t-shirt!
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Fall 2015 First Pages
First-Year Writing (ENGW1111) and other classes may use the First Pages book as a common discussion point
throughout the first year.
From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy CombatantBy Alex Gilvarry
Tuesday, September 8 at 7 pm
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Thursday, September 17th
3:30 to 5pm180 Renaissance Park
CSSH Academic Advising Office
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Today: The CSSH Video Booth
Have your voice be heard!
Answer the following questions:• What do you want to be at NU?• How will studying the liberal arts at CSSH help
you #BeYOUatNU?
We’ll be sharing your answers after orientation on social media!
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Next Steps
• Meet with an academic advisor:o Review your fall 2015 scheduleo Discuss language placement exam o Schedule your First Semester Academic Advising appointmento Answers questions about transfer or AP/IB credito Collect any transcripts or score reports
• When your schedule is set and your fall 2015 appointment is made, you are free to go. Enjoy the rest of your time at Northeastern!
Reminder: Be sure to wear your t-shirt to President Aoun’s Convocation on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 am!
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Twitter@CSSHAdvising@CSSHCoop@NUCSSH
InstagramCSSHAdvisingCSSHAmbassadors
FacebookNortheastern University College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Stay Connected with CSSH
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Questions?
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CSSH Academic Advisors: Today’s Breakout
• Kimberly Fralico Criminal Justiceo International Affairs (N-Z)
• Michaela Kinlocko American Sign Languageo Economics (A-F)o Englisho LLC – Spanisho Philosophy and Religion
• Megan Nicklawo Human Services
• Justin Repicio Asian Studieso Economics (G-Z)
• Jason Riccioo Historyo International Affairs (A-M)
• Meghan Wardo African American Studieso Political Science (L-Z)o Sociology and Anthropology
• Eric Wintero Political Science (A-K)