Making the transition to academics at the UO What expectations do you have?
Reminders… Quarter system – fall, winter, spring, summer Register for one term at a time Average 4 courses (15-16 credits) per term
General Education Major Electives UO Bachelors Degree
What is general education?
General Education requirements Major Electives General Education 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
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree Major Electives General Education 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 AAOT
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Where to start?
DONT FORGET! Send all final official transcripts to UO.
Writing All students take 2 writing courses to complete their degree You may have 1 more class to complete International students may need to take AEIS courses before completing writing
American English Institute Requirement
Multicultural Requirement Its important that you understand other viewpoints and cultures. Workplaces will expect this. The world is increasingly connected. 2 courses total, from different categories American Cultures International Cultures Identity, Pluralism & Tolerance
Language and/or Math Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 2 years of a second language (or equivalent proficiency) International students can complete B.A. if English is your second language and H.S. instruction was in your native language 1 year of college-level math (or equivalent proficiency)
Where to start?
Language Fall Winter Spring Proficiency through 203= Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) standard year one year two intensive year one SPAN/FR 111 OR SPAN/FR 112
Math Prep courses College-level courses 106, 107, yr. of college-level math = Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Math , 107, 243 Take Standard Placement Take Advanced Placement 1 yr. of college-level math = Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Math placement will take place immediately following this workshop from 4-5:30pm Groups 5-15 in McKenzie Hall Lobby Groups in Columbia 150 Placement
The Groups Arts and Letters Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each Social Science Science
First Year Programs General Education Major Electives Ask your advisor about Transfer Seminars! Transfer Seminars
Transfer Seminars are offered through the departments Transfer Seminars Business (for majors) Journalism (for majors) Natural Sciences (for all students) CHOOSE THE SEMINAR FOR YOU Connect Academically: Individualized advising Small Classes One upper-division credit
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Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available) Course deadlines Extended course description
Schedule Possibilities for Fall Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS/Writing Arts & Letters credits
Schedule Possibilities for Fall Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS/Writing Arts & Letters credits
Dont Forget! Math placement is available from 4- 5:30pm This weekend review the Student Handbook and the Class Schedule online DID YOU MISS AEIS TESTING? Next test is Thursday, September 26, 8:00am in 13B Klamath (computer lab).
Advising and Registration on Monday REFER TO PROGRAM LABELS FOR ADVISING TIME AND LOCATION 1.Bring programs; Student Handbook 2.Bring a copy of Degree Audit and Transfer Evaluation Report 3.Bring a laptop (or cell phone with internet)
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