Welcome to the College of Science and Engineering!

For students majoring in: Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Computer Science

Engineering Engineering Technology Math Physics

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Name: Science Advising (TX State)Contact type: OfficePhone number: 512-245-1315Email: scienceadvising@txstate.eduAddress: Centennial Hall 202Website: http://www.cose.txstate.edu/advising

If you are running late or cannot make your appointment, give us a call to reschedule.

How to make an appointment

Call us at 512-245-1315– We do not schedule appointments via email

30 minute appointments Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:00 If you cannot make your appointment, call to

cancel– If you “no-show” 3 times, you will need to meet with

the associate dean before you can talk to an advisor Have a quick question? Email

scienceadvising@txstate.edu

How do we contact you?…via your Texas State email!

Important information regarding: Academic rules Withdrawing from classes Graduation deadlines Degree Works Audits

Necessary course …evaluations

Your schedule

You are responsible for the information in emails. If you have not received one from our office by the third week of the semester, please contact us. Do not forward your e-mail to a gmail, hotmail, or other account.

Tips for success

1. Have an academic advising appointment at least once a semester

2. Get to know your professors – stop by office hours

3. Get involved in a study group or organization4. Seek help when needed

Need help with your classes?

CLC (Collaborative Learning Center)– for science and engineering majors

Computer Science Tutoring– for students in computer science courses

SLAC (Student Learning Assistance Center)– for all students

Math Lab– currently enrolled in a math course

Writing Center– for any writing assignments

Visit our Website, www.cose.txstate.edu/advising for more information

What if my GPA falls below a 2.0?

If you have less than a 2.0, you are on academic probation:

You can’t register for the classes until you meet with an advisor who will help you:– Plan a course of action– Connect with campus resources– Provide information and support

Where can I find degree and graduation requirements?

Undergraduate catalog (p. 318)

– General information on regulations, core requirements, major and minor requirements, course descriptions, and prerequisites

– Online at http://www.txstate.edu/curriculumservices/catalogs/undergraduate/catalogs.html

Degree Works audit– Select Degree Audit on your Self Service Banner

(SSB) Student menu Flowcharts

– Visual representation of common degree plans (unofficial)

See our website for more information on flow charts and degree audits.

Important policies(Catalog p. 25)

3rd attempt policy: if you attempt a coursefor the third time, you will be charged a course repeat fee. An attempted course includes any course in which a grade is earned, repeats, and drops with a W.– $390 per credit hour in addition to normal

course fee (fee subject to change) Excessive hour policy (+30): if you attempt

more than 30 hours in excess of the minimum hours required for your degree, you will be charged out-of-state tuition (+45 for students beginning college Fall 1999 to Summer 2006)– Includes hours from any public Texas institution

Important policies (cont’d) Six drop limit: you may drop no more than six

courses (after the 12th class day) in your undergraduate career.– Includes W’s– Includes coursework attempted at all public

Texas institutions Tuition rebate: you may be eligible for up to

$1000 after graduation if you:– Attempt no more than 3 credit hours in excess

of minimum hours required for your degree (includes repeats, and W’s)

What are my privacy rights?Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974

protects the privacy of educational records: TX State assumes you are independent of your parents We cannot:

– Release grades, course schedule, or other student information without student consent

– Let your parent/significant-other schedule or attend an appointment for you

We can release information about:– Major/minor– If you are currently enrolled

Students may sign a "Grant Access to Records" form to permit advisors to give information to persons designated by the student.

Foreign language proficiency requirements:

BS students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language:

2 years of same foreign language in high school– or 2 semesters of same foreign language in college– BA degree foreign language requirement must be satisfied

with college level course work.

How do I get a degree?

You must complete: Major requirements Minor requirements (most majors)

General Education Core Curriculum requirements Minimum hours for degree GPA requirements 9 writing intensive hours (must be completed at Texas State)

36-39 advanced hours Foreign language Residency requirements

College credit outside of TX StateHigh school: AP, dual credit, or IB credit Must have taken test and passed

Transfer/other college credit: Direct equivalent – transfers as a course taught at Texas

State ELNA (elective non-advanced) – freshman/sophomore level

course that is not equivalent to a Texas State course ELADV (elective advanced) – junior/senior level course from

a 4-year institution that is not equivalent to a Texas State course

ACT (activity) – Physical Fitness and Wellness (PFW) NT (non-transferrable) – remedial or developmental course

(grades/hours do not count) TV (technical and vocational) – from 2-year certification

program (grades/hours do not count)

What if my course doesn’t transfer directly?

ELNA or ELADV courses may be individually evaluated by departments:

Fill out course evaluation form on advising center website– Attach syllabus, course description, transcript, or

other relevant information Engineering Students submit Course Substitution

Request Form on Ingram School website Department will determine if ELNA/ELADV course can

count for a specific Texas State requirement– Students will receive notification of decision by

email

Registration reminder

NEVER enroll in a course if you think you may already have college credit for it.

If you think you may have completed a course, speak with an advisor before enrolling in its Texas State equivalent.

How do I know if I can register for a course?

May need to meet prerequisites– A course you MUST take before enrolling in

another course– Lays the foundation for future coursework– Found in catalog or schedule of classes

• EX: Prerequisite for CHEM 1341? May need to meet co-requisites

– Must be enrolled in both courses at same time– Course content complements each other

Some courses have no prereqs or coreqs

What is the General Education Core Curriculum?

Courses that all Texas State students must complete before graduation.

Apx. 35% of your required credit hours Eight components:

1. Communication2. Mathematics3. Life and Physical Science4. Philosophy 5. American History6. Government/ Political Science7. Social & behavioral science8. Texas State component

What are my core courses?(See Catalog pg. 45)

1. ENG 1310 & 1320 (College Writing 1 & 2)2. MATH 2XXX (depends on major)3. Life/ Physical science (depends on major)4. PHIL 1305 OR 1320 (Critical Thinking or Ethics)5. 1 COURSE FROM ART, DAN, MU, OR TH 2313 (Intro to Fine

Arts)6. HIST 1310 & 1320 (US History)7. POSI 2310 & 2320 (Political Science)8. Anth 1312, Eco 2301 (Engineering and Engineering

Technology majors), Geo 1310, Psy 1300, Eco 2314, or Soc 1310(depends on major)

9. COMM 1310 (Fund. of Human Communication)10. 1 COURSE FROM ENG 2310, 2320,2330,2340,2359 OR

2360 (English Literature)

Can I take courses at home over the summer?

Fill out Off Campus Request Form online to ensure that course will transfer and satisfy degree requirements– Use “Transfer course information” on Catsweb– Will receive approval/disapproval via TX State

email After course completion, send official transcript

to TX State Undergraduate Admissions office If summer course is a prerequisite to a fall TX

State course, you will have to register for that course in August after completing the course.

Thank you for your attention!