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Welcome. School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2011 Orientation Slide Show. Suite 4001 (803) 777-8528. Office of Student Services. Grad assistant: Merrill Walker. Current peer advisers Antwane Folk and Patrick Price along with past peer advisers Janell Vanarthos and Zach Lamb.

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  1. Welcome School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2011 Orientation Slide Show

  2. Suite 4001 (803) 777-8528

  3. Office of Student Services Grad assistant: Merrill Walker Current peer advisers Antwane Folk and Patrick Price along with past peer advisers JanellVanarthos and Zach Lamb.

  4. What is required for graduation? 126 hours of required coursework. 2-3 18 hour semesters or summer school Electronic and Print students may need more 18 hour semesters or summer school 18 hour minor outside SJMC

  5. How does one get into Upper Division? Complete Jour 201 and 202 with a C or better Declare a minor by the end of 60 hours Complete foreign language requirement Complete 60 hours of coursework USC and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better

  6. What grades must a student earn? • Must complete all journalism and minor courses with a C or better. • May attempt a journalism course twice. • Must complete Engl 101 and 102 with a C or better. • General education courses do not require a C or better.

  7. What happens if a Student is on Probation? Must have 2 appointments with the Advisement office Attend 3 sessions at the Academic Center for Excellence The student has 1 semester to raise GPA to 2.5 or higher. 75% of Spring 2011 Probation Students raised their GPA

  8. Placement Tests Foreign Language- score of 2 or better=completion of foreign language for SJMC Math- More complicated!

  9. Math Placement Required Stat 110 • Students also need: • 1 STAT course • 1 CALC course • 2 CSCE courses • 2 PHIL courses

  10. What help is available to students? Advisement Individual Advisers Genbook, Facebook, Twitter Career Services University 101 course! Supplemental Instruction Friend Jay Mass wwww.school-of-journalism.genbook.com Follow: USCJayMass

  11. Internships

  12. Career Services Internships Resumes Mock Interviews Portfolio Reviews

  13. Scholarships Apply January 1 Must have a 3.0 GPA to be considered There are a limited number of scholarships!

  14. Can students study abroad? YES!! Programs in Australia and Ireland USC Study Abroad Office Scholarships/Financial Aid Credit transfers back Munich, Germany

  15. Is Hawaii a study abroad destination? No, But......

  16. National Student Exchange Semester and Year Long Available in all 50 states and US territories Scholarships and Financial Aid University of Puerto Rico

  17. How does a student withdraw? Easy way- VIP to drop classes Extenuating Circumstances Petition Student Ombudsperson- Lisa Jerald-(803) 777-4172

  18. Do you disclose information about students?

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