1. Academic Success at UB Freshmen Orientation Summer 2014

2. Traits of Successful Students Proactive – takes initiative Knows how to use online tools Bookmarks online tools! Organized and good time management skills Uses academic supports/resources Connected to faculty & staff (advisor, professor, GA, RA) Involved in at least one activity on campus (club, job, research) #1 Trait: Stays Informed!

3. 5 Building Blocks For Academic Success 1. Academic Programs 2. UB Policies & Procedures 3. Navigating Online Tools 4. Connection With Others & Campus 5. When, Where & How To Seek Help *Do not make assumptions – always ask and plan ahead!*

4. #1: Academic Programs

5. Academic Options 100+ Majors 60+ Minors, Certificates and Concentrations Double Major Joint Major Double Degree Combined Degree Special Major And more Goal: to be accepted to a major by the time you have completed 60 credit hours (45 credit hours recommended). Acceptance criteria varies by program.

6. Knowing Your Academic Program Video undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu

7. Majors Intended Approved Undecided/Exploratory *Consider changing your major if things are not going well.*

8. #2: UB Policies & Procedures

9. Academic Integrity Honest completion of academic work Examples of Academic Dishonesty: Previously submitted work Plagiarism Cheating Sharing confidential academic materials Selling or purchasing academic assignments Falsification or misrepresentation of academic materials/documents

10. Policies & Procedures 1. General Education Requirements 2. University Degree Requirements 3. Grading 4. Repeating Courses 5. Course Registration Adding/Dropping Classes Resigning Academic Withdrawal Leave of Absence Re-Entry You are responsible for knowing these!

11. General Education Requirements

12. University Degree Requirements Earn at least 120 credit hours Complete General Education requirements Complete requirements for a major Earn at least a 2.0 overall GPA (some majors require higher) Apply for degree conferral *Do you know where to review your progress toward degree requirements?* Academic Advising Report in HUB

13. Academic Advising Report Found in Your HUB Student Center Under My Academics

14. Grading GradeGrade PointsInterpretation A4.0High Distinction A-3.67High Distinction B+3.33Superior B3.0Superior B-2.67Superior C+2.33Average C2.0Average C-1.67Average D+1.33Minimum Passing D1.0Minimum Passing F0.0Failure *Also know policies for S/U, P/F, I, and other forms of grading.*

15. How Is Academic Success Measured? University Standards – Minimum Benchmarks Academic Progress Good Standing Academic Program Criteria Do you know what your major requires? Financial Aid Federal Direct Loans Pell Grants NYS TAP UB Merit & Private Scholarships Academic Warning Academic Probation Academic Dismissal

16. Grade Reports Located under View My Grades in HUB Student Center Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 Written Consent Form to Waive FERPA

17. Repeating Courses Can repeat courses passed, resigned or failed Credit is earned only once Most recent attempted grade will calculate in GPA All grades (prior and repeated) will remain on transcript May be financial implications for repeating Certain majors have limits on repeating Course Enrollment Control Policy BIO 200 & 201MTH 121, 131, 141, 142, 241 CHE 101-102, 201-202PHY 101 COM 101PSC 101 ECO 181 & 182 PSY 101 & 207 ENG 101 & 201 UGC 111 & 112 *Always speak with an advisor BEFORE repeating a course!*

18. Course Registration For Fall 2014: Continue to work with your advisor if not yet registered Financial liability once enrolled What to do if you decide not to attend UB in the fall For Spring 2015: Registration date (enrollment appointment) assigned in fall Don’t miss your date – may be different from a friend’s Meet with advisor and clear holds before registering Mandatory advising for many majors and Finish in 4 students *Be mindful of dates & deadlines. Classes fill quickly – register on time!*

19. 5 Registration Tools 1.Undergraduate Catalog Course Search 2.Semester Class Schedule 3.HUB Student Center 4.HUB Registration Tutorials 5.Academic Advising Session

20. Adding/Dropping/Resigning Courses Via Your HUB Student Center Adding & Dropping No financial liability Changes will not appear on transcript Resigning Grade of “R” permanently on record No credits earned; no grade factored in GPA Affects attempted credits Full financial liability Fall 2014 Deadline: up until end of 7 th instructional day of classes Tuesday, September 2 nd by 11:59 pm (via HUB Student Center) Fall 2014 Deadline: up until end of 11 th week of the semester Friday, November 7 th by 11:59 pm (via HUB Student Center)

21. Other Policies Academic Withdrawal By petition only under extenuating circumstances Grades for all courses in semester changed to “W” Leave of Absence (LOA) Apply for break in enrollment for 1 or 2 semesters Must have at least 2.0 GPA to qualify for LOA Re-Entry If you do not continuously enroll or file Leave of Absence Requires academic review if under 2.0 GPA Deadline: end of subsequent semester of event Deadline: by the 7 th instructional day of classes of first term you request leave Deadline: July 1 st – Fall; December 1 st – Spring

22. #3 Navigating Online Tools 1.Undergraduate Catalog 2.MyUB 3.HUB 4.UB Learns 5.UB Email Account 6.advising.buffalo.eduadvising.buffalo.edu

23. HUB Student Center

24. Undergraduate Academic Advising advising.buffalo.edu

25. #4 Connection With Campus & Others Academic Advisor Advising units by major Every new student is assigned an advisor/advising office Meet with your advisor once each semester until graduation advising.buffalo.edu/directory

26. Connection Faculty Academic Support Career Services Student Involvement

27. #5 When, Where & How to Ask For Help

28. The Web of Help You Advisor Instructor Financial Aid Academic Dept. Coach/ Mentor Undergrad Catalog HUB Student Center UBLearns Life & Learning Workshops Career Services Student Life Campus Living Academic Advising Website MyUB UB Email

29. FINAL REMINDERS Have you taken the pledge to ? Roadmap to graduating in 4 years Commitment to take responsibility to stay on track Follow specific academic plan See your advisor each semester

30. FINAL REMINDERS AP Credit Must resend AP Scores from College Board to UB Admissions UB’s School Code is 2925 College & Alternative Credit ALL previous college coursework must be sent to UB Admissions Include military and alternative test credits Final transcripts You MUST ensure you discuss all credit that you have with your advisor before classes begin!

31. FINAL REMINDERS Tuesday, September 2 nd by 11:59 pm – Last Day to Add/Drop Classes Friday, November 7 th by 11:59 pm – Last Day to Resign Classes Full-Time Status – 12 or more credits Dean’s List Eligibility – 15 or more credits (12 graded); 3.6 GPA Accepted into Major – by 60 credits (45 credits recommended) First day of fall classes is Monday, August 25 th