1. 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

2. Rules  Degree requirements  Graduation requirements  GPA requirements  Course Repeat rules  Transfer Credit Rules  Probation, suspension and dismissal See Registrar’sWeb Page http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/ See Office of Student Affairs Web Page

3. 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..

4. 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

5. Planning Essentials  Syllabus  Academic Plans  Degree Audit and DARS  Registrar’s website  Advising Resources  Career Center  IPS

6. 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: 3.9 - 4.0 Summa Cum Laude 3.7 - 3.89 Magna Cum Laude 3.5 - 3.69 Cum Laude Details on the Degree Services web page

7. Improve your GPA Attend all classes Get Help promptly: (don’t procrastinate!) See your instructor Go to the learning centers Counseling Services - 487-2538 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?

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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 – 487-3323 - transfer@mtu.edu Student Services Center – Admin 110 And see the Transfer Services webpage

11. “ 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: 487-2550 or go to EERC 121 Online: Degree Services Transfer Services