1. CODO Information Online Change of Degree Objective
College of Liberal Arts
CODO Information Online Change of Degree Objective
Academic Advising Office
BRNG Room 1114

2. Purpose of This Presentation
Introduction to College of Liberal Arts
Develop Understanding of Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements
Be aware of key Liberal Arts policies and procedures
Become familiar with Liberal Arts resources
Following this presentation you will be required to complete a quiz on this information.

3. Steps to Being a Successful Liberal Arts Student

4. Step 1: Be Proactive Explore Liberal Arts
Check your Purdue daily
Monitor myPurdue accounts
Be aware of Purdue policies and procedures
Consult with your Advisor with any questions or concerns you have about your academic career

5. Step 2: Plan Ahead Visualize your professional future
Participate actively in internship and career-building opportunities

6. Step 3: Know Your Plan of Study
Review plan(s) of study that you are interested in with your advisor (list of Liberal Arts plans of study)
Some majors may require more than two years to complete coursework due to pre-requisites or sequences of courses, examples are: Pre- Com, Pre- Econ, Teaching and Language majors
Art and Design majors need four years from the start of the program for completion
See an advisor prior to CODO process if you have questions about the time required for completion

7. Types of Majors Major (33 – 45 credit hours)
Professional Program (75 credit hours)
Teaching Majors (Check plan of study)

8. Minors Optional with most majors
Wide Variety – Can be a Liberal Arts minor or minor outside of Liberal Arts – See Liberal Arts website
Minors range from 12 to 19 credit hours

9. Important Information About Major and Minor Requirements
75% of Major requirements must be completed at Purdue West Lafayette
50% of Minor requirements must be completed at Purdue West Lafayette
Individual programs may be more restrictive

10. Step 4: Learn About Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements
Learn how Core, Major, Minor and elective courses fit your degree program
Understand your graduation requirements

11. CLA Graduation Requirements
Complete all Major requirements
Complete all Liberal Arts Core requirements
Complete minimum of 126 Credit Hours
Complete 32 Credit Hours at level or higher at Purdue
Achieve minimum of 2.0 Cumulative GPA

12. How Does It All Add Up? Core Requirements Major
+ Electives/Minor requirements _____________________________
126 credit hours

13. CLA Core
Each category of the Liberal Arts core must be completed in addition to your major requirements
Choose from any of the courses listed for each category

14. Core Requirements Written and Oral Communication
ENGL First Year Composition or
ENGL Accelerated First Year Composition
and
COM Fundamentals of Speech Communication

15. Core Requirements Other Languages
American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
10100, 10200, 20100, 20200
Students must demonstrate proficiency through (fourth semester level) of a language subject

16. Core Requirements Mathematics
One of the following courses:
MA 15300
MA 15400
Or any higher level math than those listed above

17. Core Requirements Statistics
One of the following courses:
STAT 11300
STAT 30100
ECON 36000, POL 30000, PSY 20100, or SOC 38200

18. Additional CLA Core Areas
Western Heritage (3cr)
United States Tradition (3cr)
Aesthetic Awareness (3cr)
Gender Issues (3cr)
Social Ethics (3cr)
Individual and Society (3cr)
Global Perspective (3cr)
Natural Sciences (6cr)*
*At least 3cr must have a lab component

19. Key Liberal Arts Policies
The following slides will provide information on some key points students CODO’ing into a Liberal Arts major will want to be aware of

20. Replacing Grades
You may repeat courses to replace the previous grade and credit in your GPA (course must be repeated at a Purdue campus)
The most recent grade in a course is used in the calculation of the GPA
This holds true even if grade is lower the second time you take the course

21. Band/GS/ and Military Science Credits
Maximum of 8 credits of BAND may be used toward graduation
Maximum of 4 credits of GS courses may be used towards graduation
Maximum of 20 credits of Military Science (any branch of service ROTC) may be used towards graduation

22. Step 4: Know Your Resources
Develop a working relationship with your Academic Advisor
Take advantage of tutoring and supplemental instruction
Learn about the various General Studies courses at Purdue

23. Career Development
Your Advisor is a great resource for Career Development advice and information about resources offered here in the College of Liberal Arts
Center For Career Development
SLAS 300 : Liberal Arts Influentials
1 cr. Class giving students an opportunity to engage with influential graduates of the college in a small setting. Offered both Fall and Spring semesters. A different prominent Alumni each week!

24. Study Abroad Departmental Study Abroad Programs Exchange Programs
Co-sponsored Programs
Study Abroad Web Site
Summer Internship Programs
Financial Aid Available
Gain Personal Enrichment
Sharpen Language Skills

25. Diversity Resources D.R.I.V.E.N. Special Events Online Digest
Diversity Initiatives Web Site

26. Registration Contact will be made via Purdue Email Account
Must meet each semester with your Advisor: Schedule an appointment at BRNG 1114
Your Registration PIN changes each semester
Know your “Time Ticket” in MyPurdue:
Academic Tab
Registration Tools
Registration Status

27. CODO Documents
You should have two copies of your Change of Degree Objective form. One for CLA and one is returned to the Registrar. CODO forms can be printed HERE.
CODO papers must be signed by yourself and an Advisor from your previous school prior to arrival
You will need to complete and print the CODO-IN survey located HERE
You should have your intended major(s) plan of study with completed courses marked with a grade
You should have your CLA Core sheet with completed courses marked and grade
After completing the following quiz, bring above documents to the CLA Advising Office in BNRG 1114 to be signed into the College of Liberal Arts

28. Ready to CODO to Liberal Arts?
Please review any areas of the presentation that are unclear
After you have completed the following quiz, there will be a certificate of completion that you will deliver to BRNG 1114 where you can then be signed into the College of Liberal Arts. Before proceeding please complete and print the CODO-In survey
Click HERE to begin the quiz