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Welcome to the University of Oregon
Advising Schedule
Goals for Today• Overview of academics at the University of Oregon
Later today…• Meet with an academic advisor
• Register for spring classes
HOW THE UO WORKS:
UNDERSTANDING
THE TERM SYSTEM
Overview of UO Academics
HOW THE UO WORKS:
• The term system
• Communicating with professors
• The role of advising
• The UO degree
• The use of technology
HOW THE UO WORKS:
UNDERSTANDING
THE TERM SYSTEM
How UO Works: The Term System
• Fall, winter, spring, summer terms
•10 weeks of classes, 11th week is exams
•Exams and assignments throughout term
One Academic School Year
SpringEarly April to
Mid June
WinterEarly January to
Mid March
FallLate September to
Early December
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
ALL International StudentsAttend full-time: Take at least 12 credits per term (Most courses are 4 credits)
Maintain good academic standing:At least a2.0 GPA (C average)
HOW THE UO WORKS:
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH
PROFESSORS
COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT
Getting to Know Faculty
• Visit during office hours
•Email or phone
•Ask questions and make comments in class
•Let your professor know about anything that could affect your grade
HOW THE UO WORKS:
UNDERSTANDING
THE ROLE OF ADVISING
Advising at the UOAdvisors help you:
1.Plan your class schedule each term
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 requirements 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.Access resources when you are facing challenges (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)
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 Academic Advising
Additional Resource Offices
• International Affairs (Oregon Hall)
• Office of Multicultural Academic Success (Oregon Hall)
• Disability Services (Oregon Hall)
• University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)
HOW THE UO WORKS:
UNDERSTANDING
THE UO DEGREE
UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree
General EducationMajor
Electives
UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree
What is general education?
General Education
UO General EducationUO General Education
Writing Language MathArts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural
Major
Electives
Writing
• AEIS courses• WR 121 & 122/123
Math and/or Language
Depends on:
-Degree type (Bachelor of Arts/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
“The Groups”
•Group Requirements:
Arts and Letters (Handbook, p. 135)
Social Science (Handbook p. 178)
Science (Handbook p. 212)
Multicultural Requirement
Choose 2 courses total, from different categories:
American Cultures (AC)Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP)International Cultures (IC)
Multicultural Requirements
•Multicultural courses
Student handbook (p. 236)
General Education
UO General EducationUO General Education
Distribution
Writing Language MathArts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural
Major
Electives
General EducationMajor
Electives
UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree
Schedule Possibilities
•Major coursework:
UO course catalog online
Department Websites
Class schedule online
Schedule Possibilities
•Major coursework:
UO course catalog online
Department Websites
Class schedule online
Schedule Possibilities
•Major coursework:
UO course catalog online
Department Websites
Class schedule online
General EducationMajor
Electives
UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree
Schedule Possibilities for Spring
Language
Math Science
Major class
Social Science
Elective
AEIS
Arts & Letters
12-16 credits
Schedule Possibilities for Spring
Language
Math Science
Major class
Social Science
Elective
AEIS
Arts & Letters
12-16 credits
Schedule Possibilities for Spring
Language
Math Science
Major class
Social Science
Elective
Writing 121/122
Arts & Letters
12-16 credits
HOW THE UO WORKS:
UNDERSTANDING
HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY
Using DuckWeb
Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available)
Course deadlines
Extended course description
READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY
E-mail is the official form of communication at the UO.
UP NEXT………ADVISING appointments1. Students with GREEN sheets:
please remain in this room for advising.
2. Students with BLUE sheets:please go to the Walnut room for advising.
3. Students with WHITE sheets:please go to your major department for advising. please see your white sheet to see where you should go.
Spring term classes are the first step!
Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA