COLUMBIA 101Columbia College

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Center for Student Advising

Congratulations, SEAS Class of 2018!

Overview Transition from high school to college Advising at Columbia Basic requirements for the SEAS degree Planning your fall schedule and registering for

classes Group Advising Academic advising resources Q & A

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Transition from High School to College High school vs. college curriculum Time management Parents Support network Rest and reflect Role of your adviser

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Advising at Columbia Columbia Engineering’s unique advising

system Safe space Role of faculty advising Other advising resources The Center for Student Advising vision:

We will be a trusted and indispensable source of knowledge and support for all students and a widely emulated model of advising excellence across the nation and around the globe.

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Advising at Columbia Your adviser is your primary point of contact

for a variety of issues and questions, including… General academic questions, concerns, or difficulties Personal goals, issues, or concerns Registration questions and problems Connections to faculty Referrals to other resources on campus Planning to study abroad Premed and pre-law requirements, graduate school, and

other academic opportunities Future life plans

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Advising at Columbia Advising Partnership – Students should…

Actively engage in the advising relationship Proactively research and plan Act upon referrals Follow up with your CSA adviser Respond to CSA adviser outreach Reach out when struggling

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Advising at Columbia Advising Partnership – Advisers should…

Be knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive Reach out to advisees, Inquire about students' short- and long-term goals Research the answers to questions with students Provide referrals Follow up with students

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Basic Requirements for the SEAS Degree 4 years to graduate (8 semesters)   128 credits Average course load per semester: 16-17

credits, or 5 classes These 128 credits include:

First-Year/Sophomore requirements 27 credits of non-technical courses A SEAS Major

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Basic Requirements for the SEAS Degree

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First-Year/Sophomore Requirements

Calculus and other math – varies by major

Physics – at least two semesters

Chemistry – at least one semester

Lab Requirement – Chemistry and/or Physics, varies by major

Art of Engineering – one semester

University Writing – one semester

Principles of Economics – one semester

Computer Science – varies by major

Professional-Level Course –varies by major

Basic Requirements for the SEAS Degree

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27 Point Non-Technical Requirement Points

University Writing 3

Principles of Economics 4

Art or Music Humanities 3

Humanities Sequence• Literature Humanities• Contemporary Civilization• Global Core

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Non-Technical Elective Courses (3-4)• Courses may be taken at any time from the approved

course list. • Credit from AP scores may be applied.

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Planning Your Fall Schedule and Registering for Classes You should plan to take 5 courses in the fall

term: Calculus Chemistry Physics Art of Engineering or University Writing One other course

Principles of Economics, Computer Science,, Chemistry lab, non-tech elective, etc. (professional-level course could be taken as well)

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Planning Your Fall Schedule and Registering for Classes First-year students will be able to register

using Student Services Online (SSOL) beginning on the Friday of Orientation week.

Resources Directory of Classes SEAS Bulletin

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Planning Your Fall Schedule and Registering for Classes What to do if a course is full:

Check the Directory of Classes to see if there is another section of the course with spaces available

Have a back-up plan Check to see if the class has an electronic wait list Talk to your CSA adviser Most importantly: Don’t Panic! Registration lasts

for two weeks and you will have a complete schedule by the end of that period

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Center for Student Advising website, blog, and social media (@ColumbiaCSA, facebook.com/ColumbiaCSA)

SEAS Bulletin – course descriptions, major & concentration requirements, and departmental information

Directory of Classes Academic Planning Guide for New Students Your COLUMBIA 101 Session adviser, available via

email or phone Online advising chats Adviser assignments made in mid-August (advisers are

also available earlier in the summer if you need help)

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Before Orientation

Orientation Meet with your CSA adviser Pre-med information sessions Language placement exams Chemistry and Physics placement exams Music Hum placement exam Math Information Session and placement exams Academic Resources Fair –meet faculty and learn more

about academic departments

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After Orientation Your CSA adviser Faculty Tutoring Services Math, Statistics, and Physics Help Rooms The Writing Center Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) and

Academic Success Programs (ASP) Workshops Time management, study skills, and a variety of first-

year issues The CSA Weekly email

The CSA Blog http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/csa/blog

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Advising at Columbia Adviser Availability

Appointments through our online system Walk-in hours Emails or phone calls

SEAS advising assignments CSA advisers act as liaisons with specific

SEAS departments. You will be assigned an adviser based on your first area of interest indicated in your admissions application. Your assignment may change in your sophomore year when your declare b your major.

Changing advisers You can meet with Monique Rinere,

the Dean of Advising, to discuss an adviser switch.

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Group Advising

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…So, what are you thinking about taking?

Questions and Answers

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