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Pre-Registration Instruction and Advising Guide
#PaceBound
Fall 2015 SemesterNew York City and
Westchester Campuses
WelcomeOn behalf of Pace staff, faculty, and administration, we welcome you to Pace University!
Before reading this guide please make sure you sign into the online system and check
your personal information. If you have not already done so, please follow the log-in
procedure outlined in the letter accompanying your packet and then return to this
guide. If you have any questions, New York City students should contact the Center
for Academic Excellence at (212) 346-1386; Westchester students should
call (914) 773-3434.
This guide contains essential information about how to complete your registration
for Orientation. Please read it carefully and then sign into the system at
www.pace.edu/orientation to complete the Online Course Selection Questionnaire,
reserve your Orientation date, and make your payment. The deadline for this is
June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later).
We are here to help, so please contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to
meeting you at Orientation!
Cathy Raynis-Meeker Michael Verdino Mira KrasnovWestchester Campus New York City Campus International Students(914) 773-3756 (212) 346-1386 and Scholars Officecraynismeeker@pace.edu mverdino@pace.edu NYC (212) 346-1368 PLV (914) 773-3425 mkrasnov@pace.edu
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InstructionsSTEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ORIENTATION REGISTRATION
If you are submitting your forms electronically (preferred method of submission):
q Sign into the online system at www.pace.edu/orientation to check your personal information as explained in the letter accompanying your packet. Please do this upon receiving this guide.
q Return to this guide and read the instructions on the next page for completing the Online Course Selection Questionnaire.
q Complete the Online Course Selection Questionnaire; complete the Release, Consent, and Waiver; select your Orientation date; and submit your Orientation reservation.
If you are submitting your forms by mail:
q Print and complete the paper versions of the Course Selection Questionnaire; the Release, Consent, and Waiver; and the Orientation Response Form available as a PDF at www.pace.edu/orientation.
q Be sure to sign the authorization at the bottom of the Course Selection Questionnaire.
q Carefully read and follow the payment instructions for Guests outlined in the Rates/Payment Options section of the Orientation Program Response Form.
In addition, whether you file online or by mail:
q Whether you are a Westchester or a New York City student, visit www.pace.edu/placementtesting and click on the relevant campus link for instructions on taking the online writing and math placement exams prior to your Orientation. Dates for the exam are listed on the website. Because exams and dates are different, please make sure you are on the correct campus site. Your adviser will not be able to make your fall schedule without placement test scores for you. It is essential that you take these tests by the specified deadlines as advisers use your results to make your fall
schedule.
q If you have taken two or more years of French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Italian and you wish to continue studying that language to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements at Pace University, take the short online modern language placement exam by June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later). Advisers will not be able to complete your schedule without test scores. For more information or to take the exam, visit www.pace.edu/placementtesting. For your own records you can print a copy of the exam score before leaving the test site.
q If you have a disability that requires accommodations for the placement tests, please contact the Counseling Center at (914) 773-3710 (Westchester Campus) or (212) 346-1526 (New York City Campus). See page 6 for more information.
Using This Guide Your first semester schedule at Pace will be based on several factors: Core Curriculum requirements, placement test results, the preferences you indicate on the Course Selection Questionnaire, and your intended major. All of these are explained in this guide. Please read it carefully in the order it is presented, so that you understand the information provided and what to expect academically in your first semester and beyond. By following the steps outlined above, you will ensure that you are ready to start your college journey!
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The information you provide on the Course Selection Questionnaire will help your adviser to create your first semester schedule. Think carefully about the information you provide. To ensure the best selection of courses, please submit the Course Selection Questionnaire and the Orientation Program Response Form as soon as possible and no later than June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later).
Please follow the step-by-step instructions below as you complete the Course Selection Questionnaire. Please be sure to provide the requested information.
Personal and General InformationReview the personal information on your form and make any necessary corrections.
Intended Major1. Indicate your intended major. This guide contains a complete
list of the majors (page 7) that are available on your campus. Make sure you check the campus when you select the major: Campus 1 is New York City and Campus 2 is Westchester (Pleasantville).
2. If you are undecided about your choice of major, please indicate that by checking the boxes for areas that are of interest to you.
3. Please indicate if: a. You are willing to take an evening class (beginning after
6:00 p.m.). b. You plan to commute to Pace University. c. You successfully completed trigonometry. d. English is not your first language.
Learning Community PreferencesPlease indicate your Learning Community preferences. Select four Learning Communities that you are interested in taking and list them according to your preference, with “1” as your strongest interest. A complete list of Learning Communities is provided in the Learning Communities Course Supplement available at www.pace.edu/orientation. Make sure you click on the campus you will be attending to view the correct Learning Communities Course Supplement. Read the description of each Learning Community before you indicate your preferences.
Please note:
1. Learning Communities that include ENG 110 or ENG 120 depend on English placement.
2. Some Learning Communities are restricted to certain majors or programs, so please be sure to choose appropriate Learning Communities.
Areas of InterestPlease indicate the areas of study that are of interest to you. Select as many areas as you like, but make sure that you select at
least five and rank them in your order of interest with “1” as your strongest interest.
Second Language Interest and Experience1. Indicate which second language you are interested in studying.
Although not everyone will take a language in the first semester, the Modern Languages Department strongly recommends that students continuing to study a language studied in high school begin their language courses in the fall semester of their freshman year.
2. Please provide the requested information about language courses you took in high school. Please be as accurate as possible.
3. List any languages in which you are fluent.
4. If you took the second language SAT II, please indicate the language you tested in and the score you received.
5. If you graduated from a high school in which English was not the primary language of instruction, please make sure you indicate this on page one of the questionnaire.
6. Reminder: If applicable, take the online modern language placement test prior to Orientation (see page 6).
AP/IB/Earned College CreditsPlease list any Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) work you have completed, along with the score you received on any exams. Indicate if you have taken an AP course and still need to take the exam.
Please also list all courses you have taken prior to registering at Pace for which you have earned college credit. Indicate the grades you received in those courses. To obtain Pace credit, you must submit official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission on your campus. See page 5 for more information.
In order to receive credit for college level coursework completed prior to your graduation from high school, official exam scores and/or transcripts must be sent to the Undergraduate Admission Office as soon as possible. Please note: Fall 2015 registration schedules will not be changed or amended to reflect documentation received after August 21, 2015. In this instance, AP, IB, or other college credit for duplicate coursework already appearing on your fall schedule will not be awarded.
Registration AuthorizationComplete the Registration Authorization to indicate that we have your permission to register you for your first semester classes. We cannot create your schedule without this permission.
First Year Interest Groups (Westchester only) Please visit www.pace.edu/figs for information on choosing your group.
Completing the Course Selection QuestionnaireIf you are submitting the Questionnaire as a paper form, please print it from the PDF available at www.pace.edu/orientation.
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Your First Semester at Pace: An Overview
To graduate in four years, first-semester students typically take between 15 and 17 credits or between 4 and 6 classes. As a first-semester student, you will take courses that fulfill general University and Core Curriculum requirements. If appropriate, you may take one or two courses in your intended major. Below are the courses and learning experiences that will comprise your first semester. They include:
UNIVERSITY 101University 101 (UNV 101) is the cornerstone of your first-semester academic experience. It is a one-credit, pass/fail course that is designed to help ensure your successful transition to Pace University. Class topics include liberal learning, self-reflection, advising and academic development, and four-year educational planning.
The course is taught by both a professor and a peer leader (a current student). Your University 101 professor will be your adviser throughout your first year at Pace and will provide academic and personal support, guidance, and referrals to important University resources and services. The peer leader is also available to help you get to know the University.
Learning CommunitiesLearning Communities are a unique feature of Pace’s first-year experience. A Learning Community consists of two courses combined to create a unique learning environment and collegial community. Two professors from different fields of study teach the course using each field’s methods and theories to explore a common theme. A variety of out-of-class activities are often part of many Learning Communities.
A description of the Learning Communities being offered in the fall semester can be found in the Learning Communities Course Supplement at www.pace.edu/orientation. Make sure you view the guide for the campus you will be attending and select your Learning Community preferences from the section that pertains to you.
Every effort is made to give students a Learning Community during their first semester based on one of the four selections they have indicated on their Course Selection Questionnaire. Sometimes this is not possible and the Learning Community experience is deferred until spring or students are placed in a different Learning Community.
Foundation CoursesFoundation courses are required for all students at Pace University. In the first semester, you will likely take:
• Either English 110 or English 120 (depending upon placement testing)
• A mathematics class appropriate for your intended major (depending upon placement testing)
• A 100-level computer science class
• Possibly a science or second language course
Area of Knowledge CoursesThese courses give students a broad and comprehensive look at the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students must take at least eight courses in the Area of Knowledge portion of the Core Curriculum in order to graduate. Typically, students will take one or two Area of Knowledge courses in their first semester.
Major CoursesOnly when appropriate can students take a major course in their first semester. These courses are typically introductory in nature and give students a broad overview of their intended field of study. Please note that although you may be eager to take classes in your major right away, many majors require that you complete prerequisites, or preparatory courses, before beginning coursework in a major.
Sample First Semester ScheduleTYPICAL COURSE CREDITS
Learning Community 6–8 Two courses joined together that will satisfy Core
Curriculum requirements; one course may be English
English 110 or English 120* 3–4 Satisfies a Foundation requirement and may be part
of a Learning Community
Computing 3–4 Depending on major; satisfies Foundation requirements
Mathematics† 2–4 May satisfy a Foundation requirement
University 101 1 Required of all students
Area of Knowledge courses 0–6 and/or major classes, if applicable
*Depends on placement†Depends on placement and intended major
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A Closer Look…the Core CurriculumCore Curriculum Graduation Requirements
Foundation Requirements
Writing English 110–Composition (determined by placement test)English 120–Critical Writing (determined by placement test) English 201–Writing in the Disciplines
Public SpeakingCommunication 200–Public Speaking
Second Language Proficiency Select from: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish
MathematicsLevel depends on placement, major, and prior study
Laboratory ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, or Science
ComputingIntroduction to Computing or Computer Programming (depending on major)
Areas of Knowledge Requirements
Western HeritageEnriches your knowledge and understanding of the Western heritage in North America and Europe
World Cultures and Traditions Helps you understand and appreciate historical, philosophical, artistic, linguistic, religious,
political, and literary traditions that have shaped our world
Humanistic and Creative Expressions Helps you develop an informed understanding and appreciation of humanistic, literary,
and artistic creativity
Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural PhenomenaAllows you to examine human, organizational, and scientific experiences
Other Required First-Year Learning Experiences
University 101 (UNV 101)
One Learning Community (credits earned through courses above)
One Civic Engagement and Public Values Course (could possibly be fulfilled through the courses above)
Pace Path
The Pace Path is an innovative four-year program unique to Pace University that helps each student become successful in college, career, and life. Each student develops strengths in managing oneself, interpersonal relations, and organizational awareness through co-curricular activities within an academic program. This is accomplished through collaboration with Pace faculty, advisers, staff, coaches, and mentors.
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Course Placement Testing and College EquivalencyCollege Credit, Dual Enrollment, Bridge ProgramsIf you have taken college courses for credit or have participated in a dual enrollment or Bridge program, please be sure to have all official college transcripts forwarded to the Office of Undergraduate Admission for evaluation (see contact information below). Prior credit will only be evaluated once your official transcript has been received.
Advanced Placement Course EquivalencyA minimum score of 4 is required on all AP exams with the exception of the Computer Science A and Computer Science AB exams; a score of 3 or above is acceptable for these. Please have all official AP results sent to the appropriate Admission Office.
Office of Undergraduate Admission Contact InformationAll official transcripts should be sent to the appropriate office listed below:
New York City Campus Westchester Campus One Pace Plaza 861 Bedford Road New York, NY 10038 Pleasantville, NY 10570 (212) 346-1323 (914) 773-3746 ugnyc@pace.edu ugplv@pace.edu
Please see AP/IB/Earned College Credits section on page 2 for further information.
First Semester Schedules for Students Who Are Exploring MajorsAdvising Center for Exploring MajorsThis department assists “exploring” students who have not yet decided on a major. It provides individualized counseling to guide students through all the steps associated with choosing a major. The goal is to make sure students select a major that meshes well with who they are, their interests, skills, goals, personality, and values. This department creates a student’s first-semester schedule based on personal and academic interests as well as Core Curriculum requirements.
First Semester Schedules for Students in Special ProgramsChallenge to Achievement at Pace (CAP)CAP is a one-year program designed to help first-year students meet the academic demands of a college education. Students are provided the necessary academic tools needed to meet their educational goals including a carefully designed curriculum of selected courses, advisement, and academic support services. All students in the CAP program take courses that fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, a Learning Community, and courses in their intended major (if appropriate).
Pforzheimer Honors CollegeThe Pforzheimer Honors College offers a unique and challenging academic experience for students who meet the criteria for admission. It is open to all majors within the College of Health Professions (Lienhard School of Nursing), Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, and it offers entering first-year students the opportunity to complete any undergraduate program. All first-year Honors students will take at least one Honors course or Honors Learning Community during their first semester in addition to Core and major related courses (where appropriate). Honors College students attending the New York City Campus should pay attention to the special Orientation registration dates for Honors College Freshmen.
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Placement Testing: www.pace.edu/placementtestingAn important part of your summer Orientation at Pace is making sure you are taking the right courses. Pace uses placement tests to make sure you take classes that are right for you. Because these tests help to determine which English, math, or modern language courses you may be enrolled in during your first year, it is important for you to take them seriously and do your best on them. Read carefully below to see if you should take any online placement test prior to arriving for Orientation.
EnglishAll students take an English placement test that requires them to write an essay. Students will be evaluated on their ability to organize and develop ideas, to sustain an argument, and to use correct spelling and grammar. Students may place out of English 110, which starts the core sequence of English study, after evaluation of appropriate transfer credit or AP credit, writing sample, and verbal SAT scores by the English Department on each campus. Pforzheimer Honors College students will be evaluated in collaboration with the Honors College directors on each campus. All incoming freshmen will take their English test online prior to attending Orientation. For dates and details, see www.pace.edu/placementtesting. Please make sure to click on the correct link for your campus.
MathematicsPrior to their Orientation date, all students will take an online mathematics placement test to determine the appropriate mathematics course to take in their first semester. Questions range from word problems to trigonometry and pre-calculus problems. Mathematics placement will be reevaluated upon receipt of official AP scores or appropriate college credit. A sample placement test with problems and answers can be found at www.pace.edu/placementtesting. You can use this to help prepare yourself for the mathematics placement test.
For dates and details, see www.pace.edu/placementtesting. Please make sure to click on the correct link for your campus.
Modern LanguagesAll students with two or more years of high school study in Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish, who plan to continue their study of the same language in either the fall or spring semester of their first year must take an online placement exam prior to Orientation to determine the appropriate level of college study. (Test scores remain valid for one year.) All students with less than two years of high school study in a language will automatically be placed in the 101-level course in their chosen language.
The modern language placement exam is available online and students should take it by June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later). For further information about this exam, please visit www.pace.edu/placementtesting.
All Pace students should be aware that if they demonstrate proficiency in a second language by taking the SAT II exam prior to enrollment, they will be exempt from having to take a foreign language course as part of their Core Curriculum requirement. Students who qualify for this exemption will not be granted college credit. Also, international students and students who have graduated from a high school where English is not the language of instruction are exempt from the second language requirement.
Accommodated Placement TestingIf you have a disability that requires accommodations for the placement tests, please contact the Counseling Center at (914) 773-3710 (Westchester Campus) or (212) 346-1526 (New York City Campus). The Counseling Center requires two weeks to evaluate your request. A licensed professional will need to provide the Counseling Center with documentation of your disability and recommended accommodations. The information you provide and your records at the Counseling Center are confidential.
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(four-year degrees)MAJOR CODE DEGREE CAMPUS SCHOOL MAJOR CODE DEGREE CAMPUS SCHOOL
Accounting
General Accounting GAC BBA 1 2 LUB
Public Accounting (five-year program) CPA BBA 1 2 LUB
Acting* ATG BFA 1 DYS
Acting BATG BA 1 DYS
Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, FTV BFA 1 DYS and Commercials
American Studies AMS BA 1 2 DYS
Applied Psychology and Human Relations PHR BA 1 2 DYS
Art ART BA 1 DYS
Art** ARTS BFA 1 DYS
Art History AH BA 1 DYS
Arts and Science (Undecided) DYS BS/BA 1 2 DYS
Biochemistry BCH BS 1 2 DYS
Biology BIO BS/BA 1 2 DYS
Biology Pre-professional†
Occupational Therapy OT BS 1 DYS
Optometry OPT BS 1 DYS
Podiatry POD BS 1 DYS
Biological Psychology BPY BA 2 DYS
Business (Undecided) BUS BBA 1 2 LUB
Business Economics BE BS 1 2 DYS
Chemistry CHE BS 1 2 DYS
Chemistry Pre-Professional: Chemical Engineering‡ CCE BS 2 DYS
Commercial Dance* CDN BFA 1 DYS
Communication Arts and Journalism CAJ BA 2 DYS
Communication Sciences and Disorders CSD BA 1 CHP
Communication Studies COS BA 1 DYS
Communications COM BA 2 DYS
Computer Science SCS BS/BA 1 2 SCS
Criminal Justice CRJ BS 1 2 DYS
Digital/Journalism DJN BS 2 DYS
Digital Cinema and Filmmaking DCF BS 2 DYS
Directing* DIR BA 1 DYS
Economics ECO BA 1 2 DYS
Education, Adolescent§
Biology TAB BA 1 2 SOE
Chemistry TAC BA 1 2 SOE
Earth Science TES BA 1 2 SOE
English TAE BA 1 2 SOE
History/Social Studies TSH BA 1 2 SOE
Mathematics TAM BA 1 2 SOE
Spanish TAM BA 1 2 SOE
Education, Childhood CED BA 1 2 SOE
Education (Undecided) EDU BA 1 2 SOE
English ENG BA 2 DYS
English and Communications ECM BA 2 DYS
English Language and Literature ELT BA 1 DYS
Environmental Science ENV BS 1 2 DYS
Environmental Studies EVS BA 1 2 DYS
Film and Screen Studies FSS BA 1 2 DYS
Finance FIN BBA 1 2 LUB
Forensic Science FS BS 1 DYS
General Business¶ GB BBA 1 2 LUB
Global Asia Studies GLB BA 1 DYS
Global Professional Studies GLB BA 1 DYS
Health Science HSC BS 1 2 CHP
History HIS BA 1 2 DYS
Information Systems
Information Systems—Business BIS BBA 1 2 LUB
Information Systems— Computer Science IS BS/BA 1 2 SCS
Information Technology CIT BS 1 2 SCS
International Management IM BBA 1 2 LUB
Language, Culture, and World Trade LWT BA 1 DYS
Latin American Studies LAS BA 1 DYS
Liberal Studies¶ LS BA 1 2 DYS
Management MGT BBA 1 2 LUB
Arts and Entertainment Management AET BBA 1 LUB
Business Management BM BBA 1 2 LUB
Entrepreneurship ENT BBA 1 2 LUB
Health Care Management HCA BBA 1 2 LUB
Hospitality and Tourism Management HTL BBA 1 LUB
Human Resources Management HRM BBA 1 2 LUB
Marketing MAR BBA 1 2 LUB
Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications AMC BBA 1 2 LUB
Global Marketing Management GMM BBA 1 2 LUB
Sports Marketing SMR BBA 1 2 LUB
Mathematics MAT BA/BS 1 2 DYS
Modern Languages and Cultures MLC BA 1 DYS
Musical Theater* MTR BFA 1 DYS
Nursing (four-year program) RN4 BS 2 CHP
Personality and Social Psychology PSP BA 2 DYS
Philosophy and Religious Studies PRS BA 1 2 DYS
Physics PHY BS 2 DYS
Political Science POL BA 1 2 DYS
Production and Design for Stage and Screen* PDS BFA 1 DYS
Professional Computer Studies¶# PCS BS 1 2 SCS
Professional Studies¶ PST BS 1 2 DYS
Psychology PSY BA 1 2 DYS
Quantitative Business Analysis QBA BBA 1 LUB
Sociology-Anthropology SAN BA 1 DYS
Spanish SPA BA 1 DYS
Stage Management SMT BA 1 DYS
Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities TLD BA 1 CHP
Women’s and Gender Studies WGS BA 1 DYS______________________________________________________________________________
* Auditions required.
** Portfolio required.† Allied health programs are offered in conjunction with: Columbia University, New York State
College of Optometry, and New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
‡ A 3/2 program in conjunction with Manhattan College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
§ Program requires students to choose a second major based on the subject they choose to teach.
¶ Transfer and adult student only.# Offered online.
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1= New York City Campus 3= White Plains Campus
2= Westchester Campus 4= Offered Online
CHP= College of Health Professions LAW= Law School
DYS= Dyson College of Arts and Sciences LUB= Lubin School of Business
SCS= Seidenberg School of Computer Science SOE= School of Education and Information Systems
Majors effective April 2015
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Contact InformationPlease contact the appropriate office on the campus you will attend.
For Questions Regarding Contact New York City Westchester
Course Selection Questionnaire, The Center for placement testing, general questions Academic Excellence (212) 346-1386 (914) 773-3434
Transfer credit, IB/AP credit, dual Office of Undergraduate enrollment, College Now, and/or Admission (212) 346-1323 (914) 773-3746 Bridge programs
Accommodated placement testing, Counseling (212) 346-1526 (914) 773-3710 general questions about accommodated testing
Financial aid, scholarships, Financial Aid (212) 346-1300 (914) 773-3751 grants, loans, work study
Choosing a major Advising Center for Exploring Majors (212) 346-1798 (914) 773-3847
Challenge to Achievement CAP (212) 346-1997 (914) 773-3682 at Pace (CAP) Program
Honors at Pace Pforzheimer (212) 346-1697 (914) 773-3848 Honors College
Residential life, campus Residential Life (212) 346-1295 (914) 923-2791 housing, room reservation
Orientation Student Life (212) 346-1590 (914) 773-3767
International student issues, International Students (212) 346-1368 (914) 773-3425 visas, I-20 forms, Orientation and Scholars Office for international students
If you are in need of other services but are not sure who to call, dial (866) 722-3338.
For more information, please contact us at:
Pace UniversityCenter for Academic Excellence
41 Park Row, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10038
(212) 346-1386Fax: (212) 346-1520
Pace UniversityCenter for Academic Excellence
Mortola Library861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570(914) 773-3434
Fax: (914) 773-3967
www.pace.edu/orientation
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