BA Undeclared Orientation Dr. Anne Bowker, Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Allyson Buchanan-Watson, Student Success Officer Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences September 4, 2018

Welcome to Carleton University Choosing undeclared is a great choice! Take advantage of this first year to explore different subject areas or disciplines, to try something completely different from what you studied in high school and to be open-minded about all of your different options. When do you have to declare a major? By the end of 1st year or at least before you start 2nd year Introductions: Myself Allyson Buchana—Watson Mallie Teng Students

What is a Major? A Minor? Your major is the subject that you specialize in Approximately half of your courses will be in that discipline You can combine two majors (double major) A minor: a sub-specialization = Approximately four full-year courses over the BA Concentrations within the Major Other program options: co-op, international exchange, etc. B.A. General vs. B.A. Honours 3 years vs. 4 years In depth knowledge Research opportunities Allyson: questions for our poll: Why did you choose the BA Undeclared? 1) I didn’t know what I wanted to Major in; 2) I didn’t get into my first choice; 3) Other Do you already know what you might want to major in? yes / no How are you feeling about starting your first year? Excited nervous anxious to get started nothing in particular If we were to offer a workshop on career advising, would you attend? Yes/no If we were to offer a workshop on academic advising, would you attend? If we were to offer a workshop on study skills, would you be interested Would you be interested in a mentorship program?

Choosing your major or minor Who can you talk to about your options? Malie Teng, Career Counsellor, Career Services Anne Bowker, Associate Dean, FASS Allyson Buchanan-Watson, Student Success Officer, FASS Student Academic Advisors, The Advising Centre Profs., TAs What if you change your mind? Can you add a second Major or Minor?

Majors within the BA African Studies Anthropology Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies Art History Biology Child Studies Criminology & Criminal Justice English Environmental Studies European and Russian Studies Film Studies French Geography Geomatics Greek and Roman Studies History History and Theory of Architecture Human Rights & Social Justice Indigenous & Canadian Studies Law Linguistics Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Women’s and Gender Studies

In addition, you can choose a minor American Sign Language Archeology Arts Management Business Chemistry Chinese Computer Science Christian Studies Design Digital Humanities Disability Studies Drama Studies Earth Sciences Entrepreneurship Food Science German Industrial Economics Islamic Studies Italian Japanese Jewish Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Mathematics Medieval & Early Modern Studies Neuroscience and Mental Health Physical Geography Physics Russian Sexuality Studies South Asian Studies Spanish Statistics Technology, Society & Environment Studies

Additional Degree Programs Bachelor of Cognitive Science Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Global and International Studies

Malie Teng, Undeclared Advisor & Introducing our guest speakers from Career Services: Malie Teng, Undeclared Advisor & Chelsea Whyte, Career Development Coordinator Undeclared Advising Program Undeclared Mentorship Program

Tips for Succeeding in First-Year Read your course outline and read it often. Keep up with your readings. Learn how to manage your time. Go to class and be prepared. Learn to take good notes. Read the Academic Integrity Policy. Get to know at least one professor. Ask questions. Seek help if you need it. Review your audit at least once each term.

Centre for Student Academic Support –CSAS Need learning support? Skills development workshops Learning support sessions English conversation sessions Peer assisted study sessions CSAS location 4th Floor, Library csas@Carleton.ca

Student Referral Guide Below are some central support service offices

Questions? Drop in to see us at 330 Paterson Hall Email us: anne.bowker@carleton.ca allyson.buchananwatson@carleton.ca