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ENROLLMENT 101/301Preparing to Enroll: Tips for New Students
The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising
Summer 2015
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Welcome Freshmen!
• Academic advisors will help you meet your goals at UMBC
• We have provided you with “Navigating the First Year” as a ready reference (NFY)
• Right now we will help you prepare for advising and registration later today
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www.umbc.edu/orientation
Topics
• Academic Advising at UMBC• Components of Your Degree• Schedule Building• Academic Resources
Look for OPA tips with this life preserver symbol!
3
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Academic Advising is…
A partnership between student and advisor to discuss:• Major and career choices • Adjustment to college• Course selection/path to degree • Academic “extras” such as research,
study abroad, and internships
Students meet with an advisor at least once each semester.
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www.umbc.edu/orientation
Student Role
To get the most from advising:
• Make and keep appointments• Come to advising sessions prepared• Accept responsibility for decisions and follow
through on actions
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www.umbc.edu/orientation
Components of UMBC Degree
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See NFY pp. 5-6!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Major
• Your chosen field • Depth in one area• Requires from 30-80+ credits
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Pre-professional study (pre-med, pre-law) is NOT an academic
major
• Declare major by 45 credits, sooner if ready• Interdisciplinary Studies = design your major• UMBC offers 45 majors!
LIST: NFY p. 24!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
General Education
• Core of a liberal arts education• Breadth across fields• Many perspectives, potential
careers
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• College-level skills in writing and mathematics• Well-educated citizens with exposure to other cultures Use general ed classes to explore majors!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
New Student Courses
First Year Seminars• Small class, interactive, “special
topics,” interdisciplinary focus• 3 credits, meets a general
education requirement
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Intro to an Honors University• Once a week seminar, 1 credit• Linked to an academic course
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General Education Program
• 3 Arts & Humanities (AH) courses• 3 Social Sciences (SS) courses • 1 Mathematics (M) course
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• 2 Science (S) courses, one with lab• Foreign language proficiency (L) at the 201
(intermediate) level • 1-2 Global Cultures (C) courses• 1 Writing Intensive (WI) course
• English Composition (ENGL 100) or equivalent
NFY pp. 11
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Foreign Language in GEP
To graduate, all students need“proficiency at the 201 level” in a language other than English.
There are FOUR ways to meet this requirement:1. Completed Level 4 of a language in High School2. Achieved 4 or 5 score on foreign language AP test3. Complete 201 level course at UMBC or elsewhere (third semester of study at the college level)4. Obtain waiver based on other evidence of skill
(generally for international students)
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www.umbc.edu/orientation
Foreign Language in GEP• May continue a language or start a new language• UMBC offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek,
Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Wolof
• Language course numbering:101 = Elementary I102 = Elementary II201 = Intermediate I
• Which level course to take depends on how much study in HS, how recently Optional 103 course in French, Span reviews 101,102
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University Requirements
• Physical Education-2 courses
• At least 120 academic credits
• At least 30 credits at UMBC
• At least 45 upper level (300/400) credits
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
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Extra Coursework
• Electives--exploring interests• Optional 2nd major• Pre-professional courses • Minor = scaled down major • Certificate = courses in a skill area
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How many extras can fit into your college career depends on your major
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Your Academic Info Online
Find academic info about you 24/7 through
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• Placement test results for Math, English • Transfer credit report• Degree audit• Unofficial transcript • Your class schedule
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Degree Planning Tools
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“What if” Degree Audit• Applies your completed and planned courses to a new major or minor• Helps you decide on a major or a change to your major/minorAcademic “Pathways”– Brand new!• Available for each UMBC major• Illustrates typical courses semester by semester that
would allow completion of degree in 4 years• Here’s the link:
https://apps.my.umbc.edu/pathways/
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Placement
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Placement = what your first course should be at UMBC
Placement depends on:• College coursework completed elsewhere• Advanced Placement, IB, CLEP Scores• UMBC Placement test results
Take all needed placement tests right away!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Mathematics PlacementMost new students place into one of these courses:
• LRC 099- Introductory Algebra (developmental)• MATH 106- Algebra & Elementary Functions*_____________________________________________________________
• MATH 100- Intro to Contemporary Math • STAT 121- Intro Stat for Social Science • MATH 150- Precalculus (Caution!) • MATH 155 – Applied Calculus ______________________________________________________________
• MATH 151- Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
*most common Math placement is MATH 10618
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Workload
• Plan on studying 2-3 hours (or more) for each hour in class• Full-time is 12 or more credits• 12-13 credits often wise for new freshmen• 15 credits per semester (on avg.) results in
graduation in 4 years (8 semesters x 15 credits = 120 credits)
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www.umbc.edu/orientation
Academic Resources
• Learning Resources Center (tutoring)• Retriever Learning Center in the library:
24/7 study space, plus Writing Center & Math lab• Professor office hours• Study groups• Student Support Services
All resources available without fees
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NFY: p. 3-4
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Make the Most of Orientation Advising
• Bring ideas!
• Be flexible!
• Ask questions!
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• Volunteer information, such as AP tests taken, college courses while in high school, constraints on your schedule
Own your schedule! If you do not like the direction your class schedule is taking, speak up!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
For Help After Orientation…
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Office for Academic & Pre-Professional AdvisingAcademic Services Building, Room 103
Walk In Advising: Monday-Friday 10am-2pmCall or Email for Appointments410-455-2729 [email protected]
ADVISING WEBSITE!! www.umbc.edu/advising
Look for e-mails from UMBC Extra Credit to help you stay on course toward graduation and beyond!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Welcome Transfer Students!
• Academic advisors will help you meet your goals at UMBC
• We have provided you with “Navigating the First Year” as a ready reference (NFY)
• Right now we will help you prepare for advising and registration later today
23
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Topics
• Academic Advising at UMBC• Components of Your Degree• Schedule Building• Academic Resources
Look for OPA tips with this life preserver symbol!
24
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Academic Advising is…
A partnership between student and advisor to discuss:• Major and career choices • Adjustment to UMBC• Course selection/path to degree • Academic “extras” such as research,
study abroad, and internships
Students meet with an advisor at least once each semester.
25
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Student Role
To get the most from advising:
• Make and keep appointments• Come to advising sessions prepared• Accept responsibility for decisions and follow
through on actions
26
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Components of UMBC Degree
27
See NFY page 5-6!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Major
• Your chosen field • Depth in one area• Requires from 30-80+ credits
28
Pre-professional study (pre-med, pre-law) is NOT an academic
major
• Declare major by 45 credits, sooner if ready• Interdisciplinary Studies = design your major• UMBC offers 45 majors!
LIST: NFY page 24!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
General Education
• Core of a liberal arts education• Breadth across fields• Many perspectives, potential
careers
29
• College-level skills in writing and mathematics• Well-educated citizens with exposure to other cultures Use general ed classes to explore majors!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
General Education Program
• 3 Arts & Humanities (AH) courses• 3 Social Sciences (SS) courses • 1 Mathematics (M) course
30
• 2 Science (S) courses, one with lab• Foreign language proficiency (L) at the 201
(intermediate) level • 1-2 Global Cultures (C) courses• 1 Writing Intensive (WI) course
• English Composition (ENGL 100) or equivalent
NFY p. 11
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Foreign Language in GEP
To graduate, all students need“proficiency at the 201 level” in a language other than English.
There are FOUR ways to meet this requirement:1. Completed Level 4 of a language in High School2. Achieved 4 or 5 score on foreign language AP test3. Complete 201 level course at UMBC or elsewhere (third semester of study at the college level)4. Obtain waiver based on other evidence of skill
(generally for international students)
31
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Foreign Language in GEP• May continue a language or start a new language• UMBC offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek,
Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Wolof
• Language course numbering:101 = Elementary I102 = Elementary II201 = Intermediate I
• Which level course to take depends on how much study in HS, how recently Optional 103 course in French, Span reviews 101,102
32
www.umbc.edu/orientation
University Requirements
• Physical Education-2 courses
• At least 120 academic credits
• At least 30 credits taken at UMBC, at least 15 of those in upper level 300/400 courses
• At least 45 upper level (300/400) credits
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.033
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Extra Coursework
• Electives--exploring interests• Optional 2nd major• Pre-professional courses • Minor = scaled down major • Certificate = courses in a skill area
34
How many extras can fit into your college career depends on your major
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Your Academic Info Online
Find academic info about you 24/7 through
35
• Transfer credit report• Degree audit• Unofficial transcript • Your class schedule• Placement test results for Math, English if needed
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Degree Planning Tools
36
“What if” Degree Audit• Applies your completed and planned courses to a new major or minor• Helps you decide on a major or a change to your major/minorAcademic “Pathways”– Brand new!• Available for each UMBC major• Illustrates typical courses semester by semester that
would allow completion of degree in 4 years• Here’s the link:
https://apps.my.umbc.edu/pathways/
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Placement
37
Placement = what your first course should be at UMBC
Placement depends on:• College coursework completed elsewhere• Advanced Placement, IB, CLEP Scores• UMBC Placement test results
Take all needed placement tests right away!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Mathematics PlacementMost new students place into one of these courses:
• LRC 099- Introductory Algebra (developmental)• MATH 106- Algebra & Elementary Functions*_____________________________________________________________
• MATH 100- Intro to Contemporary Math • STAT 121- Intro Stat for Social Science • MATH 150- Precalculus (Caution!) • MATH 155 – Applied Calculus ______________________________________________________________
• MATH 151- Calculus & Analytic Geometry I*most common Math placement is MATH 106
38
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Schedule Building Tips
• Avoid registering for a course already completed elsewhere
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• Recognize that final transfer evaluation may take additional time and info from you
• Do not panic if a course appears full
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Workload
• Plan on studying 2-3 hours for each hour in class (or more!)
• Full-time is 12 or more credits
• 12-13 credits max wise for new transfer students
• Adjust credits down if working more than 10 hrs/week!
Most common transfer student error: underestimating the demands of UMBC courses
40
www.umbc.edu/orientation
Academic Resources
•Retriever Learning Center in the library: 24/7 study space, plus Writing Center & Math lab• Learning Resources Center (tutoring)• Professor office hours• Study groups• Student Support Services
All resources available without fees
41
NFY: p. 3-4
www.umbc.edu/orientation
New Student Courses
Transfer students welcome!!!!Intro to an Honors University (IHU)• 1 credit class to assist new UMBC students• Look for a “Y” in the course number (e.g., ENGL 100Y)First Year Seminars (FYS)• 3 credits, small class, interactive, meets a general
education requirement, unusual topicsTransfer Student Seminars (TRS)• 1-2 credit class to ease transfer transition• Fall 2015 TRS offered in Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, History, American Studies, Biology 42
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“Reverse Awarding” of A.A. Degree
If you are a transfer student from a Maryland Community College who did not complete an A.A. degree, we can help you transfer UMBC courses back to your former school to qualify for the A.A. degree.
If you are interested, complete the interest card when you meet with your advisor today.
Website: REVERSEAWARD.UMBC.EDU
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www.umbc.edu/orientation
Make the Most of Orientation Advising
• Bring ideas!
• Be flexible!
• Ask questions!
44
• Volunteer information, such as AP tests taken, college courses while in high school, constraints on your schedule
Own your schedule! If you do not like the direction your class schedule is taking, speak up!
www.umbc.edu/orientation
For Help After Orientation…
45
Office for Academic & Pre-Professional AdvisingAcademic Services Building, Room 103
Walk In Advising: Monday-Friday 10am-2pmCall or Email for Appointments410-455-2729 [email protected]
NEW ADVISING WEBSITE!! www.umbc.edu/advising
Look for e-mails from UMBC Extra Credit to help you stay on course toward graduation and beyond!