California State University Channel Islands Transfer “Envision, Explore & Create a great new adventure…” New Student Advising Workshop

Workshop Overview Where to go for advising Components of a Bachelor’s Degree Frequently asked questions for transfers Review of catalog and schedule of classes Key steps to mapping out perfect schedule Tools for academic success Plan Spring Schedule Introduction slide We invite you to join the Wave to our new campus “You’ll be learning on a cutting edge campus that offers the many benefits of an outstanding natural environment” $11.5 million spent in renovations assure students attending the Channel Islands campus a challenging education in an inspiring setting

Where to go for advisement Program faculty Advisors General & Liberal Studies Advisors EOP Advisor We are the largest an d newest off campus center in the CSU system. There are 1800 students currently attending at the Channel Islands campus Originally the off center campus of Cal State Northridge was located in Ventura. In fact, CSUN has been offering programs to students in Ventura County for 26 years. During the summer of 1999 the Ventura campus moved to the Channel Islands campus. This was a very advantageous move. This move tripled available classroom, office and student services space. Students find this campus to be richly rewarding and inspiring. The old spanish buildings built in the 1930’s have been completed renovated. The new renovations coupled with a challenging educational environment make the Channel Islands campus the perfect place for students to grow both academically and professionally. The renovation of the Bell Tower complex was given the “Design 2000 award” for outstanding achievement in historic preservation by the Californian Preservation Foundation in February

Check the Advising Center Lobby display! Program Advisors – Mentoring your future 2 Assist with major course substitutions Assist with major course selections and degree planning Help students understand major requirements for graduation. May complete graduation check for major Provide assistance with internship opportunities Mentor students by exploring career options Graduate school options Check the Advising Center Lobby display! Consider CSUn at Channel Islands Your choice for a brighter future Smaller classes Complete entire degree at CI Courses at convenient times – days and evenings, some on Saturday Academic excellence – Quality Degree

General Advisement Advising Center – Clarification of general education and graduation requirements Semester scheduling of courses Degree planning Information about dropping and adding classes Academic Difficulty Preliminary graduation evaluations Learning Assistance Workshops Bell Tower

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Upper General Education Requirements 5 Can only be completed at CSUCI Upper division interdisciplinary 330-349 or 430-449 level Two courses may be double counted from the major One upper division interdisciplinary course must be outside your major Exception – Liberal Studies Concentrated Studies (no double counting of any courses allowed) Consider CSUn at Channel Islands Your choice for a brighter future Smaller classes Complete entire degree at CI Courses at convenient times – days and evenings, some on Saturday Academic excellence – Quality Degree

Upper Writing Proficiency The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement will be satisfied through the completion of 9 units of upper division interdisciplinary General Education courses, which are writing intensive.

Major and General Education Advisement Forms Major Advising Form – Check comment/substitution box for pre-requisites and GE placement General Education Form – Many major courses meet general education courses – (Double count)

5 General Education- Lower and Upper GE Major Advising Form GE A-E requirements form – Page 5 Check the comment column on major form Highlight GE from major form to GE requirements checklist 5

Key Steps for Mapping out the Perfect Schedule Determine how many units you would like to take Determine how many General Education courses you have remaining to graduate Determine if lower division major course have been completed Choose an upper division major course Choose an upper division interdisciplinary GE course Have you completed your foreign language course? 6-7 CSI Library with electronic databases – order books from main library on-line Modern computer labs and dial-in access. We have both PC and MAC Labs. Our PC’s are Dell computers running in windows NT. The MACS are G3’s. We have the fastest computers in the CSU system The ethernet connection is 100 mega bites per second. Interactive Television System – helps us to connect with other universities Free email accounts – access from home computer

Map out some courses right for you! Sources you need to begin the process: Semester Class schedule University Catalog Island Compass Transfer Guide Major Requirement Form and General Education Form List all courses that you might be interested in taking Know the reasons for taking each course 8

Weekly planner –Plot your course Time that you are at work Time you have committed to other activities Time you would like to take classes – include labs 10

Registration Worksheet – Complete educational assessment Use the Registration worksheet to map out your first schedule List possible alternatives Bring it with you to Registration 11

Frequently asked questions How many units transfer from Community College? What if I have more than 70 units? Which of my courses will satisfy GE or major requirements? Do I need an evaluation of my transferable units before choosing my first semester? What is GE certification? What if I didn’t finish the entire transfer plan? I have my full GE certification, do I need any additional GE classes? 12

How to read the catalog & schedule of classes 13

Registration Guidelines Enrollment limit – 18 units Use the University catalog to learn more about courses Organize your course schedule and complete registration worksheet (Page 11) Finalize your registration on January 10th, 13th and 19th Make sure to reserve your spot (437-8971)

Schedule of Classes & University Catalog - Key information Check schedule changes for latest updates (Registration Day – Web) Keep schedule for important dates Pay close attention to important dates for adds, drops & withdrawals

What you should consider before you drop a course! Delay in graduation Financial Aid impact Health and Auto Insurance Benefits Drops normally not permitted after the third week of classes Adds need change of program form the first day of classes 14

Make the most of your college experience 15-18 Survival Tips GPA calculator Service learning

Academic Advising ……Meet with an Academic Advisor during the Spring Semester One-on-One Advising Evaluate and explain your remaining General Education and major requirements Evaluate and explain of all your remaining graduation requirements

Plan a successful first schedule Set academic goals for semester Seek assistance from the professional advisors in the Advising Center (located in the Bell Tower) Prepare for advising sessions Guidance is available for degree planning but you are the helm of your educational journey Learn academic terms to help you navigate the academic pathways at CSUCI 19

Check out our website http://www.csuci.edu/academics/advising

Island View Orientation Learn about resources and services available on campus January 20th Separate Reservation Mail to Enrollment Center $25.00 fee Questions, call 437-8998

Successful Students consistently plan and take effective actions Thank you for coming! We hope that the tools and information you’ve learned today will help with smooth sailing around campus We are looking forward to helping you reach your goals Keep your Island Compass so that you can monitor your progress during your academic journey Good luck with your first semester More tips! 20-25