Welcome to the University of Oregon

Advising Schedule Goals for Today Better understand UO resources Introduce the Bachelor’s Degree This Weekend Review course options using 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

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)

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)

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.

General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

What is general education?

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

Yes, PS 205, PS 199 & Rel 101 No – take WR 121 in Winter Take SPAN placement? Or maybe start new language with Italian …then take 101 Score puts me at MATH 095. Do I need to take this in fall? Ask advisor. Do I need math for environmental studies major? ARH 204 – History of Western Art DAN 251 – Looking at Dance AAD 250 – Art and Human Values CLAS 201 – Greek Life and culture EC 101 – Contemporary Economic Issues HIST 191 – China Past and Present INTL 250 – Values Systems MATH 243 – Intro to Statistics PHYS 152 – Physics of Sound and Music GEOL 101- Earth’s Dynamic Interior ARH 207 – History of Indian Art MUJ 350 – History of Jazz J 201 – Media and Society ANTH 199 – Consuming Agendas Is it too late to declare another major? How will my community college credits count? Will they count towards any general ed? Yes, PS 205, PS 199 & Rel 101 No – take WR 121 in Winter Take SPAN placement? Or maybe start new language with Italian …then take 101 Score puts me at MATH 095. Do I need to take this in fall? Ask advisor. Do I need math for environmental studies major? ARH 204 – History of Western Art DAN 251 – Looking at Dance AAD 250 – Art and Human Values CLAS 201 – Greek Life and culture EC 101 – Contemporary Economic Issues HIST 191 – China Past and Present INTL 250 – Values Systems MATH 243 – Intro to Statistics PHYS 152 – Physics of Sound and Music GEOL 101- Earth’s Dynamic Interior ARH 207 – History of Indian Art MUJ 350 – History of Jazz J 201 – Media and Society ANTH 199 – Consuming Agendas Is it too late to declare another major? How will my community college credits count? Will they count towards any general ed?

Writing (p. 19) AEIS courses WR 121 & 122/123

Math (p. 24) and/or Language (p. 35) 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.

“The Groups” (p. 16) Arts and Letters Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each Social Science Science

Multicultural Requirement (p. 40) Choose 2 courses total, from different categories: American Cultures (AC) Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP) International Cultures (IC)

General Education Major (p. 42) 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

General Education Major Electives Questions about Freshman Seminars? Visit firstyear.uoregon.edu or call Freshman Seminars

Freshman Seminars (p. 118) Offered only to First-Year Students Faculty teaching topics they are excited about Offered each quarter Small classes of only 25 students Search for them in the course schedule under “FSEM”

Do you have transfer credits? Send all final official transcripts and any AP/IB scores to UO.

Using DuckWeb

Where to start?

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

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

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

Scheduling Tips level is introductory level Search Class Schedule or DuckWeb by Gen Ed Requirement to select general education courses

UO home page – Current Students

Sample Winter Schedule Subj.Num.TitleCredits AEIS101Intro to Academic Oral Communication4 AEIS110Intro to Academic Writing4 MATH111College Algebra4 PSY201Mind and Brain4 Total Credits16

Yes, PS 205, PS 199 & Rel 101 No – take WR 121 in Winter Take SPAN placement? Or maybe start new language with Italian …then take 101 Score puts me at MATH 095. Do I need to take this in fall? Ask advisor. Do I need math for environmental studies major? ARH 204 – History of Western Art DAN 251 – Looking at Dance AAD 250 – Art and Human Values CLAS 201 – Greek Life and culture EC 101 – Contemporary Economic Issues HIST 191 – China Past and Present INTL 250 – Values Systems MATH 243 – Intro to Statistics PHYS 152 – Physics of Sound and Music GEOL 101- Earth’s Dynamic Interior ARH 207 – History of Indian Art MUJ 350 – History of Jazz J 201 – Media and Society ANTH 199 – Consuming Agendas Is it too late to declare another major? How will my community college credits count? Will they count towards any general ed?

Sunday, January :30pm -- Check in for orientation in the EMU Concourse. 2.Bring your Student Handbook with you (and Transfer Evaluation Report if you have transfer credits). 3.Bring a laptop (or cell phone with internet) if possible. 4.12:45pm -- Go to the Maple Room (EMU) if you have questions. 5.1:30pm -- Attend a MANDATORY advising workshop (Gumwood, EMU)

QUESTIONS?