1. Welcome to the University of Oregon

2. Advising Schedule Goals for Today Overview of academics at the University of Oregon Later today… Meet with an academic advisor Register for summer classes

3. 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

4. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE TERM SYSTEM

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

6. 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

7. How UO Works: The Term System Summer term is different There are different sessions Classes can be 1, 4, or 8 weeks long Classes and academic deadlines happen faster

8. How UO Works Attend ALL classes, participation important Keep up on assignments and readings Studying and class time = about 8 hrs/day

9. 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)

10. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH PROFESSORS

11. COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT Getting to Know Faculty Visit during office hours Email or phone Ask questions and make comments in class Let your professor know about anything that could affect your grade

12. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF ADVISING

13. Advising at the UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term

14. Advising at the UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term 2.Choose a major or change a major

15. 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

16. 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)

17. Advising at the UO Two main places to go for academic advising: 1. If you have a major, go to your academic department 2. Undeclared students, go to Academic Advising

18. Additional Resource Offices International Affairs (Oregon Hall) Office of Multicultural Academic Success (Oregon Hall) Disability Services (Oregon Hall) University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)

19. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY

21. E-mail READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY E-mail is the official form of communication at the UO.

22. Using DuckWeb

30. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE UO DEGREE

31. UO Bachelor’s Degree

32. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

33. What is general education?

34. 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

35. 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

37. Writing AEIS WR 121 WR 122 or 123 AAOT completes writing

40. 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.

41. Where to start?

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

47. “The Groups” Group Requirements: Arts and Letters (Handbook, p. 135) Social Science (Handbook p. 178) Science (Handbook p. 212)

50. Using DuckWeb

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

59. Multicultural Requirements Multicultural courses Student handbook (p. 236)

61. choose 2

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

63. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

64. Majors Major requirements and coursework: - UO course catalog online: http://2011.uocatalog.uoregon.edu/ -Department Websites -Class schedule online: http://classes.uoregon.edu/ http://classes.uoregon.edu/

65. Schedule Possibilities Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

66. Schedule Possibilities Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

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

73. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

74. Schedule Possibilities for Summer Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS Arts & Letters schedule

75. Schedule Possibilities for Summer Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective Writing 121/122 Arts & Letters schedule

76. UP NEXT……… 2:00pm ADVISING appointments 1. Pre-journalism students with PURPLE sheets: please go to 122 Agate for advising. 2. Pre-business students with BLUE sheets: please go to the Metolius Owyhee river room (EMU) for advising. 3. Students with ORANGE sheets: please go to the Gumwood room (EMU) for advising.

77. Summer term classes are the first step! Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA