2009 START Orientation and

Advising

You are not undecided… you’ve

decided to explore!

UESP is located in Waldo Hall (Room 102).This is where you will have your advising appointment tomorrow.

Decision Making Model

Decide and act.

Assess yourself.

Explore academic &

career options.

UESP Advisor Responsibilities

Help you stay on track with your academic goals

Assist students in defining and developing desired educational and career plans

Help you understand academic policies, procedures, or requirements

Serve as your academic advocate

See UESP Handbook for additional info (Syllabus section --page 4)

UESP Advisee Responsibilities

Be an active explorer Alter your study habits to reflect

college level learning environments

Meet with your UESP advisor at least once a term

Check your ONID email account daily for updates and important information

Be honest with yourself and us. Don’t wait for small problems to become big problems!

Welcome to the Research University!

►Defining the research culture of OSU

►OSU faculty members and their roles

►Classes – their content and your workload

Zero to Success in…

77

Days

►A weekly to-do list for the term

►An external form of accountability to help you be attentive to activities that can enhance your success

►P.22-23 of Registration Information Handbook

OVERVIEW OF START MATERIALS

Orange UESP Handbook Pink student information sheet White “open class list” handout OSU Catalog Registration Information Handbook OSU START Checklist

Your first major exploration assignment

►Colleges and Majors UESP Handbook

pages 8-10

►Exploratory Course UESP Handbook

pages 11-12

OVERVIEW OF OSU DEGREES & COURSE SELECTION

►Terminology►Degree Components►Colleges and Majors►Exploratory Courses►Baccalaureate Core

Courses

OSU Key Terminology (UESP Handbook pages 17-18)

►Alpha Scheduling►GAP (General Access PIN)►GPA►Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Grading►Dates to remember

What goes into a BS/BA degree?(UESP Handbook – p. 7)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS45-132 +credits

COLLEGE COREvariable credits

MINOR OR ELECTIVES0-36 credits

BACCALAUREATE CORE 48 credits +

3 credit Writing Intensive course

SKILLS COURSES 15 credits

PERSPECTIVESCOURSES24 credits

SYNTHESISCOURSES6 credits

180 CREDITS MINIMUM FOR A DEGREE

How course credits apply to a degree

DPD COURSE3 Credits

180 Credits Minimum for a Degree

Baccalaureate Core Synopsis (Handbook p.14)Skills CoursesWriting I: WR 121 – Alpha Sectioned by first initial of last nameWriting II Writing III: Writing II or Communications 111, 114, 218Mathematics: Math 105 or higher Fitness: You must choose a class from both parts. Suggested that you take both the same term, but not required.Part 1 -- HHS 231 (2 credits) Part 2 -- HHS activity course or PAC class (1 credit)

Perspective Courses – Sciences, Social Sciences, HumanitiesPhysical ScienceBiological SciencePhysical or Biological ScienceWestern CultureCultural DiversityLiterature and the ArtsSocial Process and Institutions

Difference, Power, & Discrimination

Synthesis courses are upper division. These should not be taken during the freshmen year.

Exploring Civil Engineering

Brenda Bridges wants to explore Civil Engineering. Her classes might include:

1. Civil Engineering 1012. Chemistry 2013. Math 2514. Writing 1215. Geosciences 105

Brenda’s Schedule Brenda Bridges is interested in exploring civil

engineering.

Total Credits this term: 15Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Wr 121 (3)9:00-9:50

CCE 101 (2) 9:00-9:50

Wr 121 (3)9:00-9:50

CCE 101 (2)9:00-9:50

Wr 121 (3)9:00-9:50

GEO 105 (3) 10:00-10:50

GEO 105 (3) 10:00-10:50

CH 201 (3) 12:00-1:20

CH 201 (3) 12:00-1:20

MTH 251 (4) 2:00-2:50

MTH 251 (4)2:00-2:50

MTH 251 (4)2:00-2:50

MTH 251 (4)2:00-2:50

Geo 105 Rec. 3:00-3:50

Exploring Human Behavior and Social Sciences

Christopher Service is interested in studying human behavior and exploring the Social Science majors. His schedule might include:

1. Sociology 2042. Human Development & Family Sciences

2013. Math 1114. Health and Human Sciences 231

(Lecture)5. Health and Human Sciences 241 (Lab)6. Academic Learning Services 199

Chris’ ScheduleChris Service is interested in studying human behavior

and exploring Social Science majors.

Total Credits this term: 15

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri  MTH 111 Rec

9:00-9:50      

     

MTH 111 (4) 11:00-11:50 

HHS 231 (2) 11:00-11:50

MTH 111 (4) 11:00-11:50 

HHS 231 (2) 11:00-11:50

MTH 111 (4) 11:00-11:50 

  HDFS 201 (3) 12:00-1:20

  HDFS 201 (3) 12:00-1:20

 

SOC 204 (3) 1:00-1:50

  SOC 204 (3) 1:00-1:50

  SOC 204 (3) 1:00-1:50

         

ALS 199 (2)3:00-3:50

HHS 241 (1) 3:00-4:50

ALS 199 (2)3:00-3:50

   

Degree Partnership Program(See Page 21 – UESP Handbook)

► A program that allows students to be concurrently enrolled at OSU and an Oregon community college

► Benefits Automatic transfer of credits Access to a wider variety of classes

and classroom environments Financial aid covers full-time

enrollment spread across both institutions

► Representatives from LBCC will be in Bexel Hall 112A tomorrow from 1:00-4:00

Educational Opportunities Program

(See Page 29 – UESP Handbook)►EOP provides instructional,

counseling, and tutorial services to certain student populations Students of Color Students with Disabilities First Generation Students Older than Average Students Students who are Single Parents Low-income Students Students from Rurally Isolated

Communities►Visit Waldo Hall Room 337 for

more information

OVERVIEW OF START ADVISING(what’s happening tomorrow)

French, German, or Spanish Foreign Language Placement Test (optional) – 7:00 a.m. – 33 Kidder Hall

Advising & Registration Session will take 1 ½ to 2 hours• Part 1 – group

advising and course planning with UESP advisors

• Part 2 – scheduling and registration with START Leaders

Located at the Academic Success Center in Waldo Hall (Room 102)

Materials to bring to your advising session tomorrow Orange UESP

Handbook Completed pink

information sheet Advising appt card Catalog, open class

list, Registration Information Handbook

OSU START CHECKLIST!

And Finally…

► Remember your homework… Fill out your Pink “Student

Information sheet and list some possible courses on the back

Review Colleges and Majors (pp. 8-10) and Exploratory Courses (pp. 11-12) in your UESP handbook

Don’t forget your OSU START Checklist!

►Appointment Card distribution