Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences A Welcome and Orientation to UCI and the Bren School of ICS

Bren School Student Affairs Office Contacting the officeContacting the office –Telephone: (949) – –Web: Office HoursOffice Hours –Monday –Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.

Bren School of ICS Peer Advisors Juan “Igii” Enverga, Chris Prijic, Kyle Copeland, Chetana NairJuan “Igii” Enverga, Chris Prijic, Kyle Copeland, Chetana Nair –Meet students on a walk-in basis Check their website for hoursCheck their website for hours –Can help you with Academic planningAcademic planning Scheduling issuesScheduling issues Campus resourcesCampus resources Changing/Adding MajorsChanging/Adding Majors MinorsMinors Academic progress checkAcademic progress check Graduation CheckGraduation Check Non-academic issuesNon-academic issues –Stress management –Time management –Success strategies

Your UCI Catalogue Rights is your catalogue year is your catalogue year You are held to the policies and requirements in this catalogue (or the year in which you started community college) You are held to the policies and requirements in this catalogue (or the year in which you started community college) Answers for almost 90% of general student questions can be found here Answers for almost 90% of general student questions can be found here The catalog will be available online in July: /catalogue/ The catalog will be available online in July: /catalogue/

Your UCI Degree is Made up of: 1. UC Entry Level Writing 1. Writing (3) 2. American History & Institutions 2. Science and Technology (3) 3. Unit Requirement 3. Social and Behavior Sciences (3) 4. Residency Requirement 4. Arts and Humanities (3) 5. Grade Requirement 5. Quantitative, Symbolic and 6. General Education Computational Reasoning (3) 6. Language Other Than English (1– 3) 6. Language Other Than English (1– 3) 7. Multicultural Studies (1) 7. Multicultural Studies (1) 8. International/Global Issues (1) 8. International/Global Issues (1) Individual requirements depending on your major. UC Requirements General Education Requirements Major Requirements

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences #1-5. UC Requirements

IGETC If you have completed the IGETC requirements and have been certified by your community college, you will only complete the following GE course at UCI:If you have completed the IGETC requirements and have been certified by your community college, you will only complete the following GE course at UCI: –Upper-division writing Partial IGETC is also accepted. Your community college must send us the certification sheet.Partial IGETC is also accepted. Your community college must send us the certification sheet. You must order this from your school. This is not automatic.You must order this from your school. This is not automatic.

Ways to Satisfy the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement: Score 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test, or score 30 or higher on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; orScore 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test, or score 30 or higher on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; or Score 3 or higher on either AP English (Language or Literature) exam; orScore 3 or higher on either AP English (Language or Literature) exam; or Pass the Analytical Writing Placement Exam; orPass the Analytical Writing Placement Exam; or Complete a transferable college course in composition with a grade of “C” or better before entering UCI; orComplete a transferable college course in composition with a grade of “C” or better before entering UCI; or Complete UC Analytical Writing/Subject A equivalent course at UCI (Writing 39A, Writing 37, Humanities 1A/SA); orComplete UC Analytical Writing/Subject A equivalent course at UCI (Writing 39A, Writing 37, Humanities 1A/SA); or Score of 5 or above on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A exam.Score of 5 or above on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A exam. 1. UC Entry Level Writing

#2. American History and Institutions One year of U.S. History, or one semester of U.S. History and one semester of U.S. Government in high school with a “C” or better; orOne year of U.S. History, or one semester of U.S. History and one semester of U.S. Government in high school with a “C” or better; or A score of 3, 4, or 5 in AP U.S. History; orA score of 3, 4, or 5 in AP U.S. History; or A score of 550 or higher in the SAT II American History exam; orA score of 550 or higher in the SAT II American History exam; or One year of college-level U.S. History, or one course in U.S. History and one in U.S. Government with a “C” or betterOne year of college-level U.S. History, or one course in U.S. History and one in U.S. Government with a “C” or better

#2. American History and Institutions (continued) If you have not fulfilled this requirement, then you may enroll in the following: – History 40ABC – One course from History 40ABC and Political Science 21A (total of 2 courses)

#3, 4, & 5. Unit, Residency and Grade Requirements You must graduate with a minimum of 180 units.You must graduate with a minimum of 180 units. At least 36 of the last 45 units for your degree must be completed at UCIAt least 36 of the last 45 units for your degree must be completed at UCI Grade Requirement: 2.0 GPAGrade Requirement: 2.0 GPA –In all UC courses –In all courses required for your major –In all UD courses required for your major

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences #6. General Education Requirements

General Education- 8 categories 1.Writing –Lower-division –Upper-division (your major requirements may satisfy this) 2.Science and Technology –Your major satisfies this requirement; CSE majors require 18 units of approved science courses. 3.Social and Behavioral Sciences 4.Arts and Humanities 5.Quantitative, Symbolic, and Computational Reasoning –Your major satisfies this requirement 6.Foreign Language 7.Multicultural Studies 8.International/Global Issues

Category I: LD Writing Option 1: Option 2: Option 2: Writing 39A, or Writing 37 (UC Analytical Writing) Writing 39B or Writing 37 If Writing 39B grade is B or better, then Writing 30 Writing 31 Writing 39C Entry Level Writing Students are not permitted to add, drop, or change grade option after the second week of classes Students are not permitted to add, drop, or change grade option after the second week of classes Writing 39A, Writing 37, or Humanities 1A/SA may be taken to satisfy UC Entry Level Writing Writing 39A, Writing 37, or Humanities 1A/SA may be taken to satisfy UC Entry Level Writing Lower division writing must be completed with a “C” or better Lower division writing must be completed with a “C” or better

fulfills UCI General Education requirements Lower Division Writing: 2 courses Arts and Humanities: 3 courses Multicultural Studies: 1 course Fall: Theories of War Winter: Vietnam War and others Spring: Meanings of War/Meanings of a Thing Key TextsThe IliadCase Studies, etc. The Humanities Core Course, HUMAN 1A-B-C: Overview WAR A year-long, double-credit, integrated sequence of lectures and discussions by award-winning faculty from across the humanities. –Progressively develop writing skills while working with classic texts from a variety of cultures –8 units of course credit per quarter in Fall, Winter, and Spring

Category I: UD Writing Upper division writing 1) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and 2) must be taken at UCI. –CS and SE Majors - Required to take ICS 139W. –In4matx Majors – Requirement will be completed through Informatics 162W for those pursuing the OIT specialization. –CSE Majors – Requirement will be completed through CSE 181CW. –BIM, CGS, In4matx (HCI) Majors – May take any upper division course with a “W” suffix (ex: ICS 139W, Social Science 185W, Engineering 190W, etc).

Category II: Science and Technology (Major Specific!) BIM, CGS, CS, In4matx and SE Majors: T he 3 required courses will already be completed through ICS 31, 32, 33.BIM, CGS, CS, In4matx and SE Majors: T he 3 required courses will already be completed through ICS 31, 32, 33. –CS students: You must also select two additional GE II courses (except those offered by CSE, Econ, ICS, or Math) CSE Majors: C omplete 18 units of basic science courses including Physics 7C/LC, Physics 7D/LD, and the remainder from the approved Science Elective list.CSE Majors: C omplete 18 units of basic science courses including Physics 7C/LC, Physics 7D/LD, and the remainder from the approved Science Elective list.

Category III: Social and Behavioral Sciences You must complete 3 courses for this category.You must complete 3 courses for this category. Can overlap with category VII and category VIII of the UCI General Education requirements.Can overlap with category VII and category VIII of the UCI General Education requirements. Category III courses include such topics as: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Linguistics, Psychology, and SociologyCategory III courses include such topics as: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Linguistics, Psychology, and Sociology BIM majors will receive credit for 2 courses via their degree requirement of Econ 20ABBIM majors will receive credit for 2 courses via their degree requirement of Econ 20AB CGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of ICS 60CGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of ICS 60

Category IV: Arts & Humanities You must complete 3 courses from the following areas:You must complete 3 courses from the following areas: –Arts Art History, Studio Art, Dance, Drama, Fine ArtsArt History, Studio Art, Dance, Drama, Fine Arts –Humanities Classics, History, Humanities, PhilosophyClassics, History, Humanities, Philosophy –Literature Classics, English and Comparative Literature, French, Humanities, Russian, SpanishClassics, English and Comparative Literature, French, Humanities, Russian, Spanish –Interdisciplinary Studies African-American Studies, Women’s StudiesAfrican-American Studies, Women’s Studies Can overlap with category VII and VIII of the UCI General Education requirementCan overlap with category VII and VIII of the UCI General Education requirement CGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of Film & Media St. 85A or 85CCGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of Film & Media St. 85A or 85C

Category V: Quantitative, Symbolic & Computational Reasoning All Bren ICS Majors will satisfy this category via their degree requirements All Bren ICS Majors will satisfy this category via their degree requirements

Category VI: Foreign Language Language competency other than English must be demonstrated through one of the following options:Language competency other than English must be demonstrated through one of the following options: –3 years of high school language or its equivalent with a C or better in both semesters –Score of 3 or higher on the AP Language exam –Score of 570 or better on SAT II language exam; a score of 500 or better on the SAT II Modern Hebrew exam (Note: test score format has changed recently) –Completion of an approved course of study through EAP –Exemption by examination available in some languages, check out –Completion of 1C level of a language taught at UCI or the equivalent at another college or university

Category VII: Multicultural Studies Complete 1 course from the list of General Education courses for this category. Courses can potentially overlap with categories III and IV of the UCI General Education requirement. Complete 1 course from the list of General Education courses for this category. Courses can potentially overlap with categories III and IV of the UCI General Education requirement.

Category VIII: International/Global Issues Complete 1 course from the list of General Education courses for this category. Courses can potentially overlap with categories III and IV of the UCI General Education requirement. Along with the courses from the approved list, this may also be fulfilled by: Along with the courses from the approved list, this may also be fulfilled by: –one quarter participation in the Education Abroad Program and corresponding course. –completion of the 4 th year equivalent of high school foreign language with a C or better in both semesters –A score of 4 or 5 on the AP language other than English exam –620 or better on the SAT II language other than English exam; 540 or better on the SAT II Modern Hebrew exam –Exemption by examination available in some languages. Check out

I-STEPS International Students Transitioning to Educational and Personal Success 10 week course for new, first year international students Highly recommended! 1.3 Pass/No Pass units No exams! Learn about American culture and tips about how to be academically and socially successful at UCI Make new friends and meet faculty and staff Explore campus resources and services To sign up, go to the International Center website at

English Conversation Program (ECP) ECP is mandatory for all ICS international students 10 week course for international students 1.3 Pass/No Pass units No exams! Opportunity for international students to practice their oral, conversational English with English- speaking facilitators To sign up, go to the International Center website at

Taking courses outside UCI Courses may be completed outside of UCI to satisfy general education and elective coursesCourses may be completed outside of UCI to satisfy general education and elective courses You must take all major courses at UCIYou must take all major courses at UCI –Students may petition to take up to four –Students may petition to take up to four approved UC-transferable lower-division classes, except for writing classes, at a community college or other university. Check with to make sure community college courses will transfer!Check with to make sure community college courses will transfer!

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences BIM, CGS, CS, CSE, IN4MATX and SE Major Requirements

UCI Catalogue lofinformationandcomputersciences/ lofinformationandcomputersciences/ The Catalogue will show you in detail how many courses are required under your major, what courses you need to complete, descriptions of the courses, any prerequisites associated with courses, and much more.

AP Exams ExamScoreClass Credit for Computer Science: A Exam3, 4 or 5ICS/CSE 21 (must take ICS 31) AB Exam3 ICS/CSE 21 (must take ICS 31) 4 or 5ICS/CSE 21 and 22 (skip ICS 31-33) Mathematics: AB Exam4 or 5Math 2A BC Exam3Math 2A 4 or 5Math 2A and 2B Physics: Exam C, Part I or II4 or 5Physics 2 Exam C, Part I 5Physics 3A Exam C, Part II5Physics 3B Chemistry: AP Chemistry Exam4 or 5Chemistry 1A + 4 elective units Statistics: AP Statistics3, 4, or 5Statistics 7 Economics Macroeconomics4 or 5Economics 20B Microeconomics4 or 5Economics 20A

Sample Fall Schedule for Majors BIMCGSCS Econ 20A (4)ICS 31 (4)ICS 31 (4) Math 2A (4)Math 2A (4)Math 2A (4) WR 39A (4)ICS 60 (4)WR 39A (4) ICS 90 (1) CSEICS-UDIN4MATX SE CSE 41 (4)ICS 31 (4)ICS 31 (4) ICS 31 (4) Math 2A (4)Math 2A (4)Stats 7 (4) Math 2A (4) Gen. Ed. (I) or WR 39A (4)WR 39A (4) WR 39A (4) Physics 2 (4)ICS 90 (1) *** If writing courses are full, please substitute with a GE III or GE IV course.

ICS 90: New Students Seminar 1 unit course taught by Bren School Lecturers Richard Pattis and David Kay No grade earned, P/NP only Goal is to help new students transition to UCI Learn about technical areas within ICS via faculty talks on their research Mandatory for CS and Informatics majors only

Bren School of ICS Degree/Major Requirements All courses taken to satisfy your Bren ICS major requirements (including Math, Writing, Film, and Science where applicable) must be taken for a letter grade!!! All courses taken to satisfy your Bren ICS major requirements (including Math, Writing, Film, and Science where applicable) must be taken for a letter grade!!!

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Academic Honesty Policy Please visit

Bren School of ICS Academic Honesty Policy The following examples are considered as academically dishonest:The following examples are considered as academically dishonest: –Copying during an exam or quiz –Copying a person’s homework –Sharing code during a lab assignment –Sharing notes and problem solutions –Any joint effort when individual effort is required. –Do not assume anything, ask questions.

Bren School of ICS Academic Honesty Policy What could happen if you are caught or suspected of academic dishonesty?What could happen if you are caught or suspected of academic dishonesty? –An automatic F in the assignment, quiz or exam, OR –An automatic F in the course, OR –Expulsion from the University (this may occur if you have been caught more than once.) –A letter/report will be placed in your student file within the school and at the university level for at least two years.

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Important Policies and Deadlines

Add/Drop/Change Policy Deadline to add, drop, or change the grade option of a course: Friday of Week 2 Exceptions will only be made if there are documented extenuating circumstances. Approvals are required by the Dean of the School that is offering the course and the Dean of the School that houses your major. Please see our website for further details.

Official Transcripts All transcripts (high school, community college, university)All transcripts (high school, community college, university) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by: July 1 must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by: July 1 –Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools 260 Aldrich Hall Irvine, CA –Admissions will place a hold on July 15 on your admission if transcripts are late. Do not miss this deadline- it will impact your admission to UCI.

Statement of Legal Residence Used to make a determination of residence classification for tuition fee purposes.Used to make a determination of residence classification for tuition fee purposes. All students should have submitted the Statement of Legal Residence form with the SIRAll students should have submitted the Statement of Legal Residence form with the SIR The link to the Statement of Legal Residence form is located on your online MyAdmissions pageThe link to the Statement of Legal Residence form is located on your online MyAdmissions page

Undergraduate Student Health Insurance ALL undergraduate students are required to carry adequate health insuranceALL undergraduate students are required to carry adequate health insurance Included in Undergraduate Student Fees.Included in Undergraduate Student Fees. Can be waived if private insurance is evaluated to be equal or superior to policy provided by UCICan be waived if private insurance is evaluated to be equal or superior to policy provided by UCI Consult the UCI General Catalogue or the web at for further clarificationConsult the UCI General Catalogue or the web at for further clarificationwww.shs.uci.edu Deadline to submit online waiver form: September 12Deadline to submit online waiver form: September 12

Undergraduate Student Fee Payment ZotbillZotbill –When your Zotbill is available for viewing, you will be sent an . It is your responsibility to periodically check your Zotbill to see if there are any charges. –More information can be found at the Student Billing website: Fees must be paid by 4 p.m. on September 15 to avoid being dropped from courses.Fees must be paid by 4 p.m. on September 15 to avoid being dropped from courses. Late service charges are assessed for fee payment after this date. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes or the UCI Registrar’s web site at for more information.Late service charges are assessed for fee payment after this date. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes or the UCI Registrar’s web site at for more information.

UCI Account You should have already activated your UCInetID through your MyAdmission PageYou should have already activated your UCInetID through your MyAdmission Page –This is also your UCI Example: Peter AnteaterExample: Peter Anteater – –UCInetID: panteater –UCI and Bren School of ICS Staff will only respond to sent by a UCI account –For any questions and support about UCInetIDs, you may contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT):

Bren School of ICS Account In addition to your UCI account, you will need to activate your Bren School of ICS accountIn addition to your UCI account, you will need to activate your Bren School of ICS account –To activate your Bren School of ICS account, bring your UCI student ID card to the Bren School of ICS lab- ICS 364 beginning Thursday, October 2. –You will need a Bren School of ICS account in order to use the Bren School of ICS computing facilities and course drop boxes. –The ICSnetID is the same as the Bren School of ICS name Example: Peter AnteaterExample: Peter Anteater – –ICSnetID: panteater

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences Enrolling in Courses

What do you need to enroll? You must know your 8 digit student ID numberYou must know your 8 digit student ID number You must know your UCInetID and password to enroll in classes todayYou must know your UCInetID and password to enroll in classes today –If you have forgotten your password, you will have to go to to reset it. –If you did not activate your UCInetID, go to to activate it.

About WebReg: Add or drop a courseAdd or drop a course Change your grade option for a course when appropriateChange your grade option for a course when appropriate Modify the units in a variable unit classModify the units in a variable unit class Check your eligibility to enrollCheck your eligibility to enroll Confirm your class scheduleConfirm your class schedule WebReg will inform you of any student record holds on your record and the department you need to contactWebReg will inform you of any student record holds on your record and the department you need to contact Accessible 7 days per week, except 4-6 a.m. (scheduled maintenance)Accessible 7 days per week, except 4-6 a.m. (scheduled maintenance) Your enrollment window opens after this orientation.Your enrollment window opens after this orientation. –You may not enroll in classes before then. –Once your enrollment window opens, you have 48 hours to access WebReg. After that, while windows are opening for other students, you are restricted to using WebReg during non-prime hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. If you have problems enrolling using WebReg, call the Registrar’s Office at (949) If you have problems enrolling using WebReg, call the Registrar’s Office at (949)

Searchable Schedule of Classes The Searchable Schedule of Classes (WebSOC) should be used to find updated information on class times, locations, enrollment numbers, etc. For more information see Searchable Schedule of Classes (WebSOC) should be used to find updated information on class times, locations, enrollment numbers, etc. For more information see Enroll using 5 digit course code located on the far right of the course listingEnroll using 5 digit course code located on the far right of the course listing You must enroll for a lab or discussion if it is listed under a specific section of the lectureYou must enroll for a lab or discussion if it is listed under a specific section of the lecture ICS and CS majors enroll in ICS and CS courses such as ICS 31- do not enroll in CSE coursesICS and CS majors enroll in ICS and CS courses such as ICS 31- do not enroll in CSE courses IN4MTX majors enroll in IN4MTX and CS courses- do not enroll in CSE coursesIN4MTX majors enroll in IN4MTX and CS courses- do not enroll in CSE courses

Note: Lec Sec A, you must enroll in and Lec Sec B, you must enroll in Crossing over sections will result in the “co class mismatch” message. Note section A (Code 05200) lecture and Section A1-A12 (Codes ) Discussions. An attempt to enroll in lecture (section A) and discussion (section B) will Result in the message “CO CLASS MISMATCH” (See the following example)

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Prerequisite Clearing and You The Registrar’s system will not automatically recognize when prerequisites have been completed outside of the University. This means that you will need to receive clearance for many courses before being able to enroll.The Registrar’s system will not automatically recognize when prerequisites have been completed outside of the University. This means that you will need to receive clearance for many courses before being able to enroll. Our office has developed on on-line prerequisite clearing form that can be accessed 24/7.Our office has developed on on-line prerequisite clearing form that can be accessed 24/7. Before your enrollment window opens, look up the prereqs for the courses you wish to enroll in. If you finished any of the prereqs outside of UCI, turn in a request for the courses. your enrollment window opens, look up the prereqs for the courses you wish to enroll in. If you finished any of the prereqs outside of UCI, turn in a request for the courses. DO NOT put in requests for courses you do not need clearance for. It creates extra work for us and slows us down.DO NOT put in requests for courses you do not need clearance for. It creates extra work for us and slows us down.

Before Classes Begin… Don’t forget… classes begin on Thursday, October 2! Welcome WeekWelcome Week –Sept 29 – Oct 4 –Monday, September 29 New Student ConvocationNew Student Convocation Dean’s WelcomeDean’s Welcome Anteater Club FairAnteater Club Fair All Welcome Week events are free of chargeAll Welcome Week events are free of charge

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Good luck to you all and please remember that we are here to help!