Welcome

1. to the University of Oregon Welcome

2. Advising Schedule • Goals for Today • Better understand how the UO works • Introduce the Bachelor’s Degree • This Weekend • Review course options using Degree Audit • Report, Student Handbook, Class Schedule • (online) and Course Catalog (online) • Sunday, January 8 • Attend mandatory advising workshop • Meet with an advisor • Register for Winter Quarter classes

3. Where in the world… ….are you coming from?

4. Steps to Success at the UO • Understanding UO Campus Culture: • Roles and resources • College knowledge

5. What’s the role of advising?

6. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term

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

8. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term • Choose a major or change a major • Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate

9. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term • Choose a major or change a major • Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate • Use your resources effectively (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

10. Tips from advisors • Schedule an appointment at least once a term. • Keep all of your advising records in one place. • Review your grades and degree audit on DuckWeb • each term. • Print your class schedule each term.

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

12. Additional Resource Offices • International Affairs (Oregon Hall) • Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence • (Oregon Hall) • Accessible Education Center • (Oregon Hall) • University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)

13. Other Important Resources • University Catalog Online • Information about Majors • Detailed degree requirements • Student Handbook • Information about General Education • Information about Campus resources • Academic Advising Website: http://advising.uoregon.edu/

14. College Knowledge

15. How UO Works • Quarter system – fall, winter, spring, and summer • Average 4 courses per term (15-17 credits) • Total credits – 180 (about 45 courses)

16. Post-baccalaureaute students • Have baccalaureate degree completed • Take at least 45 credits at the UO • May need math or language • Must complete requirements for major

17. ALL International Students • Attend full-time • Most courses are 4 credits • Take at least 12 credits per term • Maintain at least a • 2.0 GPA (C average)

18. One Academic School Year Fall Late September to Early December Winter Early January to Mid March Spring Early April to Mid June Week 1 Exams Final Papers and Tests Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Syllabus Week 8 Week 9 Assignments Week 10 Finals

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

20. Technology When it’s Helpful When it’s Harmful • Blackboard • Lecture slides posted • Online homework • Professors’ websites • Note-taking • The Library website • Texting in class • Playing games on your computer during class • Facebook in class • Surfing the Web too much • Emailing when you should meet in person

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

22. Using DuckWeb

26. Where to start?

27. DON’T FORGET! Send all final official transcripts to UO.

30. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

31. What is general education?

32. 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 General Education Major Electives General Education requirements

33. Writing • AEIS • WR 121 • WR 122 or 123

35. Math and/or Language • Depends on: • Degree type (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) • Major • Personal Strengths and Preferences • Consult with your advisor about which option is right for you.

36. Where to start?

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

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

42. AAOT 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 General Education Major Electives Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree

43. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree – Major

44. MAJORS Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

45. Keep scrolling down for a list of the Schools and Colleges:

46. Major Departments

47. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree – Electives

48. First Year Programs Ask your advisor about Seminars! General Education Major Electives • Seminars

49. Seminars • Get to know a faculty member • Small class size • Connect with other transfer students • Earn upper-division credit

50. Transfer Seminars Business (majors only) Journalism (majors only) Talk with your advisor about these opportunities!