Rules, Opportunities and Planning Essentials for Success Learning the ROPES Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate advising Secure your Safety Lines Ready for The Challenge
Rules Degree requirements Graduation requirements GPA requirements Course Repeat rules Transfer Credit Rules Probation, suspension and dismissal See Registrar’sWeb Page See Office of Student Affairs Web Page
Opportunities Co-op, Internship or CPT Study Abroad Minor Choosing elective courses EE Electives CpE Technical Electives HASS Distribution electives Volunteering Join student organization SWE, NSBE, IEEE, WiCS, Eta Kappa Nu Leadership roles Projects, enterprise, senior design, competitions To enhance your education & build a strong resume To add a minor, double major, concentration or certificate, complete a Curriculum Add/Drop Form with the advisor for the minor, etc..
Career Center IPS Co-op Office Upload your resume Career Fairs Resume writing Interview tips and practice Study Abroad – see web & the Study Abroad advisor in Admin 200 CPT and OPT for international students Harold Meese CenterAdmin Building - 200
Planning Essentials Syllabus Academic Plans Degree Audit and DARS Registrar’s website Advising Resources Career Center IPS
GPA makes a big difference At least 3.0 for many interviews and grad school applications; Must be in good academic standing for co-op and Study Abroad programs Both Cumulative & Departmental GPA’s must be at least 2.0 to graduate Academic Honors are granted on the following basis: Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Details on the Degree Services web page
Improve your GPA Attend all classes Get Help promptly: (don’t procrastinate!) See your instructor Go to the learning centers Counseling Services Test anxiety, difficulty focusing, depression, etc… Prioritize your activities Repeat course with CD or less 2 nd repeat requires approval from the Dean of Students 2 is the maximum times you may repeat a course. Most recent grade is included, even if it is lower than prior grade. If you don’t pass a class after 3 attempts, you may not be able to complete your degree and may have to change your major. Need to SAVE your GPA?
Strategy for success Attend all classes and do homework Pass exams and quizzes Grade earned in a course Cumulative GPA and Departmental GPA Degree earned Pay attention to your syllabus Degree Classes Topics Grades GPA
ECE Learning Center EERC 123 Coaching hours posted in Room 123 Help with EE, CS, MA, PH Awesome crew of upper-class students Open 24/7 as a place to study Also, See your instructors for help during their office hours Coaches Available: M-Th 1:30 – 4 Su – Th 6 – 8 (closed in summer)
Transfer Credits to MTU Transfer Credit Equivalency System (online) Choose courses that apply to your degree Grade does not transfer, only the credits “C” or better required Have copy of Transcript sent to MTU’s Records Office No more than six credits of last 36 Transfer Services – Student Services Center – Admin 110 And see the Transfer Services webpage
“ Bad planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part” Anonymous (Proverb) Graduation Do/due the semester before you graduate: 1.Finalize Plans to meet degree requirements and meet with your academic advisor the semester before you graduate Major and Minor advisors 2 nd major or 2 nd degree advisor 2.Complete online application for each: Degree Certificate The Last Rope! Appointments: or go to EERC 121 Online: Degree Services Transfer Services