College of Allied Health Sciences Transfer Orientation

1. College of Allied Health Sciences Transfer Orientation

2. Welcome This presentation covers information that will assist you as you make the transition to the University of Cincinnati’s College of Allied Health Sciences. As you are following along with the presentation, be sure to write down any questions you may have. After reviewing the presentation, you will need to schedule an appointment with a CAHS advisor as soon as possible. The advising session will take place either on campus or by phone. During your appointment, an advisor will answer your questions, review transfer credits and assist you with registration for the upcoming term.

3. College of Allied Health Sciences • UC’s newest college – founded in 1998 • Consolidated “medical helping professions” • Fasted growing college on campus • Prepares students for in-demand careers • Visit the college’s website, click here

4. Academic Programs • Advanced Medical Imaging Technology • Clinical Laboratory Sciences • Communication Sciences & Disorders • Dietetics/Food & Nutrition • Health Sciences • Social Work For program requirements, you will need to need to review a curriculum guide. For curriculum guides to our programs, please click here.

5. CAHS Degree Requirements To graduate from the College of Allied Health Sciences, students must: • Earn at least 120 semester hours • Attain a 2.5 GPA for all courses taken at UC • Be matriculated at the college for at least a full academic year (30 credits)

6. East vs. West Campus For most general education classes, you’ll take these classes on the WEST campus (the campus that includes Nippert Stadium, TUC, etc) Most of your upper division major classes will be taught on the ‘EAST campus’ (the medical campus) in French East. All Social Work courses will be taken on the West campus.

7. East vs. West Campus (cont.) • Students in CAHS have access to all facilities and resources on west campus – including • Langsam Library • Financial Aid (One Stop) • Campus Rec Center • TUC, bookstore, campus eateries, events, clubs, etc. • Shuttles run continuously between campus every 15 minutes between campuses. Schedules can be found here: Shuttle Schedule

8. East Campus Resources • French Hall • Advising Offices • Classrooms • Department Offices Download an East Campus map here • Medical Sciences Building: • Library • Bookstore • Cafeteria • Starbucks!

9. One Stop Financial Aid Questions about tuition, payment, etc. Langsam Library TUC (Bookstore, etc) Campus Rec Center West Campus Resources Download a West Campus map here

10. Academic Standing • The minimum grade point average (GPA) to be considered in good academic standing is a 2.5. • Falling below a 2.5 GPA will result in the following: • 1st quarter under 2.5 – Academic Warning • 2nd quarter under 2.5 – Academic Probation • 3rd quarter under 2.5 – Academic Probation • After 4 consecutive quarters under 2.5 GPA, students will be reviewed for Academic Suspension (forced 1-year separation from the university).

11. Transfer Credit • You will receive a transfer credit evaluation report from the UC Transfer Credit Evaluation Center. • This lists all of your credit transferring from your home institution and how they transfer to UC. • Courses listed as ‘Under Review’ are being reviewed for equivalency. You will receive an updated report when the course is evaluated. • Courses listed as “**” means that credit was applied, but there is no direct equivalent at UC. • Courses not appearing on this report have not yet been received. Be sure that all transcripts from all previously attended institutions were sent to UC.

12. Transfer Credit • Once credits have been evaluated, you should be able to run your own degree audit (DPA). • On this audit you’ll be able to see how credits transferred. An academic advisor can help you to interpret the results. • Please note that this is to be used as a general guide and should not replace regular visits with an academic or major advisor. • Click here to run your DPA and follow the instructions listed. • Official transcripts can be purchased through One-Stop.

13. Transfer Audit FAQs • What should I do if I have credit that doesn’t appear on the degree audit? • It is possible that UC has not received your final transcript yet, or that it has been received but not yet been evaluated. • Transcript evaluation can take some time. • Contact the Transfer and Lifelong Learning Center (513) 556-2247 for questions related to credit. • What does a grade of ‘PC’ mean? • This stands for “pending credit” and means that you will receive transfer credit for the course number assigned. • Transfer credit will count as earned hours but will not affect your GPA at UC • Students may appeal decisions regarding course evaluation and applicability – please ask your advisor for clarification.

14. Placement Testing • UC requires that students take a placement exam in two areas: Math and English • Students who have specified ACT or SAT scores may not need to take the English test • Students who have credit from a regionally accredited institution in one or more of these subject areas may be exempt from taking the related exams • Coursework must be evaluated and/or placement test must be taken prior to registration.

15. Placement Testing • Math Placement Testing • Required for students who have not taken college level mathematics • The test is available online and through your Blackboard testing module (click on “Math Placement” – under “My Organizations”) • English Placement Testing • If you do not have college credit for English Composition, you will need to take the English placement test in order to begin the sequence at UC • Students who have specified ACT or SAT scores may not need to take the English test • Click here for instructions on taking the English Placement Test • Please direct questions regarding testing to your academic advisor • Foreign Language Placement • Placement for French, German, and Spanish is based on previous HS experience • Students who are fluent in more than one language may be waived from this requirement Consult your academic advisor for details on any placement area

16. One Stop

17. Logging into One Stop • Logging in to One Stop • Login with your Username (6+2 I.D.) and Password. • Click on “Get My Username” if you’ve never logged on before and/or never received one • If all else fails, click on the Help link or call 556-HELP for assistance.

18. Student Health Insurance Student Health Insurance • All UC students are required to have health insurance. • You will either choose to purchase university health insurance, or submit proof of coverage, or waive later. • Students choosing to waive university health insurance later must do so on OneStop before classes start. • Questions should be directed to 556-6868.

19. Parking Info • For Parking information at the University of Cincinnati, you will need to visit the Parking Serviceswebsite.

20. Bearcat Campus Card • The Bearcat Card is the same as your UC ID. The Bearcat Card is activated by depositing money into your account. Choose the amount of money that you wish to deposit. You can use cash, check, debit, or credit card. The account is set up as soon as a deposit is received. Once activated, you can draw on the funds by presenting the card when making a purchase at participating locations. • For more information, click here.

21. FAQs • How do I get into a class that is closed? • Only the professor can give you permission to take their class if it has filled. • Add slips are available in French Hall West (2nd Floor) and at OneStop (2nd floor, University Pavilion). • Have professor sign the add slip on the first day of class and take it to OneStop for processing. • Where can I apply for Financial Aid? • Ask at the OneStop office in the University Pavilion or look online for more information: http://onestop.uc.edu/financialaid.html

22. Time Management Sixty Hour Principle (or How to Fit Everything Into One Week) Class Time Study Time Work/Commitments Total Hours 15 30 15 60 13 26 21 60 For every hour in class, Weekly hours assume 2 hours for outside not spent studying – this may change sleeping, from week to week, but this traveling, is the average eating, etc.

23. Important Links • Student E-mail • CAHS Website • One Stop Student Services • Registrar’s Office • Blackboard Learning Center • Student Code of Conduct

24. Student E-mail

25. Deadlines • Responsibility of student to know

26. Drop & Grade Replacement • You have 58 days to drop a course or to turn in a Grade Replacement Application. • Students have the option of replacing up to five classes during their entire tenure at UC. • Applications are available in French East (3rdFloor) and must be submitted in advance. • It is highly recommended that students work with an academic advisor prior to submitting an application for Grade replacement. DON’T MISS THIS DEADLINE – THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

27. CAHS Office of Student Affairs Room: French East (3rdFloor) Phone: 558-7495 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Meet with an advisor often - appointments are necessary and must be made in advance! Online appointment scheduling (Starfish) available after you register for your first quarter of classes at UC.

28. Starfish • Accessible through Blackboard • Schedule advising appointments at your convenience, 24 hours per day • Ability to see all openings on your assigned advisor’s calendar several weeks in advance – plan ahead! • Ability to confidentially inform your advisor what you’d like to discuss in the advising appointment so that he/she can prepare for a productive meeting • Confirmation & reminder (day of) emails • Adopted because students asked for this feature in their annual advising evaluations!

29. Make an Advising Appointment Thank you for viewing this online orientation, please make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor ASAP. Kristan Metz, MS 304 French East 513-558-8540 kristan.metz@uc.edu Denise Ellis, MBA 301 French East 513-558-8548 denise.ellis@uc.edu Josh Sampson, MPA 302 French East 513-558-3114 joshua.sampson@uc.edu Mel Woods, MA 306 French East 513-558-0305 mel.woods@uc.edu