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Advising ScheduleGoals for Today• Better understand how the UO works• Introduce the Bachelor’s Degree
This Weekend• Review course options using Degree Audit Report, Student Handbook, Class Schedule (online) and Course Catalog (online)
Sunday, January 8• Attend mandatory advising workshop • Meet with an advisor • Register for Winter Quarter classes
Steps to Success at the UO
Understanding UO Campus Culture:
• Roles and resources
• College knowledge
Advising at the UOAdvisors help you:
1. Plan your class schedule each term
2. Choose a major or change a major
Advising at the UO
Advisors help you:
1. Plan your class schedule each term
2. Choose a major or change a major
3. Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate
Advising at the UO
Advisors help you:
1. Plan your class schedule each term
2. Choose a major or change a major
3. Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate
4. Use your resources effectively (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)
Tips from advisors• Schedule an appointment at least once a term.
• Keep all of your advising records in one place.
• Review your grades and degree audit on DuckWeb
each term.
• Print your class schedule each term.
Advising at the UO
Two main places to go for advising:
1. If you have a major, go to your academic department
2. Undeclared students, go to the Office of Academic Advising
Additional Resource Offices
• International Affairs (Oregon Hall)
• Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence(Oregon Hall)
• Accessible Education Center(Oregon Hall)
• University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)
Other Important Resources
• University Catalog Online– Information about Majors– Detailed degree requirements
• Student Handbook– Information about General Education– Information about Campus resources
• Academic Advising Website: http://advising.uoregon.edu/
How UO Works • Quarter system – fall, winter, spring, and summer
• Average 4 courses per term (15-17 credits)
• Total credits – 180 (about 45 courses)
Post-baccalaureaute students• Have baccalaureate degree completed
• Take at least 45 credits at the UO
• May need math or language
• Must complete requirements for major
ALL International StudentsAttend full-time• Most courses are 4
credits• Take at least 12
credits per term
Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA (C average)
One Academic School Year
SpringEarly April to
Mid June
WinterEarly January to
Mid March
Week 1
FallLate September to
Early December
Week 2Week 3
Week 4Week 5
Week 6Week 7
Week 8Week 9
Week 10Finals
FinalPapers
and Tests
Syllabus
Exams
Assignments
How UO Works
•Attend ALL classes, participation important
•Keep up on assignments and readings
•Studying and class time = about 8 hrs/day
• Texting in class• Playing games on your
computer during class• Facebook in class• Surfing the Web too much• Emailing when you should
meet in person
Technology
When it’s Helpful• Blackboard• Lecture slides posted• Online homework• Professors’ websites• Note-taking• The Library website
When it’s Harmful
General Education requirementsGeneral Education requirements
Major
Electives
General Education
Arts & Letters – 15 credits
Soc. Science – 15 credits
Science – 15 credits
Writing – 2 courses
Multicultural – 2 courses
Math – 1 yr. equivalent
Language – 2 yrs. equivalent
Math and/or Language
Depends on:
• Degree type (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science)
• Major
• Personal Strengths and Preferences
Consult with your advisor about which option is right for you.
“The Groups”
Arts and Letters
Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each
Social Science
Science
Multicultural Requirement
Choose 2 courses total, from different categories:
American Cultures (AC)Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP)International Cultures (IC)
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degreeAssociate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree
Major
Electives
General Education
Arts & Letters – 15 credits
Soc. Science – 15 credits
Science – 15 credits
Writing – 2 courses
Multicultural – 2 courses
Math – 1 yr. equivalent
Language – 2 yrs. equivalent
AAOT
• Get to know a faculty member
• Small class size
• Connect with other transfer students
• Earn upper-division credit
Seminars
Business (majors only)
Journalism (majors only)
Talk with your advisor about these opportunities!
Transfer Seminars
Talk to your advisor about these opportunities!
Second Year Seminars
ARH 399 -- Art and Politics
ENG 399 -- Sex, Gender, and Science Fiction
Schedule Possibilities for Winter
Language
Math Science
Major class
Social Science
Elective
Writing
Arts & Letters
12-16 credits
Schedule Possibilities for Winter
Language
Math Science
Major class
Social Science
Elective
AEIS
Arts & Letters
12-16 credits
Sunday, January 8
1. 12:30pm -- Check in for orientation in the EMU Concourse. Required.--Bring your Student Handbook, “planning your class schedule” sheet, copies of the Degree Audit and Transfer Evaluation Report--Bring a laptop (or cell phone with internet) if possible.
2. 12:45pm -- Go to the Maple Room (EMU) if you have questions. Not required.
3. 1:30pm -- Attend an advising workshop (Fir Room, EMU) Required.