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 use of technology The UO degree

HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE TERM SYSTEM

How UO Works: The Term System Fall, winter, spring, summer terms 10 weeks of classes, 11 th week is exams Exams and assignments throughout term

One Academic School Year Spring Early April to Mid June Winter Early January to Mid March Fall Late September to Early December Final Papers 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 Students Attend full-time: Take at least 12 credits per term (Most courses are 4 credits) Maintain good academic standing: At least a 2.0 GPA (C average)

HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH PROFESSORS

COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT Getting to Know Faculty Visit during office hours 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 UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term

Advising at the UO Advisors 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 3. International Affairs

HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY

READ YOUR UO ACCOUNT REGULARLY is the official form of communication at the UO.

Using DuckWeb

HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE UO DEGREE

UO Bachelor’s Degree

General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

What is general education?

General 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 OR Language – 2 yrs. equivalent

Associate 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

Writing AEIS WR 121 WR 122 or 123 AAOT completes writing

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.

Where to start?

“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)

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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)

choose 2

General Education UO General Education Distribution Writing Language Math Arts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural Major Electives

General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

MAJORS 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

Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available) Course deadlines Extended course description

General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

Schedule Possibilities for Spring Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS Arts & Letters credits

Schedule Possibilities for Spring Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS Arts & Letters credits

Schedule Possibilities for Spring Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective Writing 121/122 Arts & Letters credits

UP NEXT……… ADVISING appointments 1. Students with BLUE sheets: please remain in this room for advising. 2. Students with GREEN sheets: please go to the FIR 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