Welcome to the University of Oregon

Advising Schedule Goals 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

Where in the world… ….are you coming from?

Steps to Success at the UO Understanding UO Campus Culture: Roles and resources College knowledge

What’s 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 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:

College Knowledge

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 Students Attend 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 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

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

Using DuckWeb

Where to start?

DON’T FORGET! Send all final official transcripts to UO.

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 Language – 2 yrs. equivalent

Writing AEIS WR 121 WR 122 or 123

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.

Where to start?

“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 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

General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree – Major

MAJORS Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

Keep scrolling down for a list of the Schools and Colleges:

Major Departments

General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree – Electives

First Year Programs General Education Major Electives Ask your advisor about Seminars! Seminars

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 Art and Politics ENG Sex, Gender, and Science Fiction

UO home page – Current Students

Schedule Possibilities for Winter Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective Writing Arts & Letters credits

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

Sunday, January :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 :45pm -- Go to the Maple Room (EMU) if you have questions. Not required. 3. 1:30pm -- Attend an advising workshop (Fir Room, EMU) Required.

QUESTIONS?