1 Advisors’ Meeting: Interdisciplinary, Exploratory, Undecided

2 Objectives Fill out the registration worksheet. Designate registration locations for tomorrow.

What are Liberal Art majors? Anthropology Communication Economics English French German History International Studies Music Telecommunication Philosophy Political Science Psychology Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Women’s and Gender Studies 3

What are Education and Human Development Majors? Health and Kinesiology Health Education K-12 Allied Health Community Health Kinesiology –Dance Science –Exercise Science –Motor Behavior –Physical Education K-12 Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education EC-6 –4-8 Math/Science track –4-8 Language Arts/ Social Studies track Bilingual Education Special Education Sports Management Human Resource Dev. 4

Environmental Design Landscape Architecture Urban and Regional Sciences 5 What are Architecture Majors?

Major/Career Selection Process Learn about Yourself –Student Counseling Service (SCS) and Career Center (CC) Gather Information –General Academic Programs (GAP), SCS, and Career Center Make Informed Decisions and Take Action –GAP and Career Center

7 Forms Change of Major Certificate of Dependency Registration Worksheet Course Selection Worksheet

8 University Core Curriculum Communication (6 credit hrs) Mathematics (6 credit hrs) Natural Sciences (8 credit hrs) Humanities (3 credit hrs) Visual and Performing Arts (3 credit hrs) Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hrs) U.S. History (6 credit hrs) Political Science (6 credit hrs) International & Cultural Diversity (6 credit hrs)* * This requirement can be overlapped with other core requirements.

9 Registration Worksheet

10 Registration Worksheet Complete (in full) the “Student Information” and “Future Major” sections of the registration worksheet. Remember to write your first and last name. No nicknames, please!!

11 Registration Worksheet Please check off all credit by exam (AP, CLEP, etc.) and/or college credit that you have earned or attempted. Once you have completed the front page of the registration worksheet, please double check that all information is accurate before signing your name.

12 Credit by Exam & Course Equivalencies

13 1. Communication If you checked any of the “English Composition” courses on page 1, cross out this item. If you did not check any of the “English Composition” courses on the previous page, ENGL 104 will be your communications option. Early Education, Math/Science & Language Arts/Social Studies Specialists: COMM 203 will also be one of your communications options.

14 2. Mathematics If you checked any of the “Calculus” courses on page 1, cross this item out. For those with a Math Assessment > 12, your Math options will be MATH 141 or 142. If you did not score > 12, re-take math assessment and/or do not take math fall 2011 semester. NOTE: Advisors may drop a math course from a student’s schedule if he/she has not taken the online math assessment. Please go to to access the test.

15 3. US History and Political Science History: –If you checked any of the “U.S. History” boxes, cross out the History (HIST) courses under this item. –If you did not check any of these boxes, HIST 105, 106, or 226 will be your History options.

16 3. US History and Political Science Political Science: –If you checked any of the “Government” courses, cross out the Political Science (POLS) courses under this item. –If you did not check any of these courses, POLS 206 & 207 will be your Political Science options. NOTE: When you register, sign up for only one class from the “US History and Political Science” category.

17 4. Science If you checked one of the science courses on page 1 (ex. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.), consult an advisor. If you did not check any of the science courses, any of the courses listed will be options for your science credit. –Remember to only choose 1 from the list when you register!

18 5. Social Science If you checked one of the social science courses on page 1 (ex. Economics, Psychology, or Sociology), consult an advisor. If you did not check any of the social science courses, any of the courses listed will be options for your social science credit. –Education majors, please read the note that pertains to your area of specialization. –Remember to only choose 1 from the list when you register!

19 6. Humanities Any of the courses listed under this item will be options for your Humanities credit. Remember to only choose 1 from the list when you register!

20 7. Visual & Performing Arts Any of the courses listed under this item will be options for your Visual & Performing Arts credit. Remember to only choose 1 from the list when you register!

21 8. Physical Education KINE 198 & 199 will be your Physical Education options. –Athletes: Please skip this item. Your kinesiology credits will be chosen in consultation with your Athletic Advisor. –Aggie Band: You must sign up for KINE

22 9. Additional Courses TEFB 273: Field-based course for those interested in education. MGMT 105: Elective credit for those interested in business. UGST 181: First year seminar classes. AGLS 101: Introduction to Ag & Life Sciences. STLC 101: Study skills course.

Corps of Cadets Air Force ROTC Cadets: Take “AERS 101 and 105”. Army ROTC Cadets: Take “MLSC 121”. Navy/Marine ROTC Cadets: Take NVSC 101”. Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band: Take “KINE 199 – 596”. If you are not in the Corps, cross out all courses in this section!

Hours: Rm 105

25 Registration Session Tomorrow, students only (GAP policy) will meet at their assigned location by 1:00pm to register for classes. No parents allowed in building. Overcrowding may pose a safety risk Important step in the development of your student Advisors will be available to answer any questions during registration.

26 Registration Session The Course Selection sheet that you complete will be your ticket to enter your assigned registration area. Students need to register at the specified locations.

27 Registration Session There will be an opportunity for students to adjust their schedule during “open-registration” starting Aug 26th. –Check your balance any time that you adjust your schedule. –Adding and dropping classes will sometimes alter your balance. –Failure to pay your balance in full may result in classes being dropped.

28 Focus students and General Studies students with ≥ 25 hours of credit, go to the open access lab on the second floor of the Bright Football Complex. Registration Locations Kyle Field

29 Focus students and Student Athletes go to the open access lab on the second floor of the Bright Football Complex. Registration Locations Kyle Field

30 Bright Football Complex – Nye Academic Center 2 nd Floor (students only) Registration Locations Kyle Field

31 All other General Studies students with < 25 hours of credit, go to the first floor of the Student Computing Center. Registration Locations Student Computing Center You are here!

32 Student Computing Center 1 st Floor (students only) Registration Locations You are here!

33Homework!! Practice logging on to the “Howdy Portal” ( In “Howdy” select the “My Record” Tab In the “Grades and Transcripts” box, select the “View Holds” tab to ensure there are no holds that would prevent your registration. In the “Learn About the My Record Tab” box, look at all the tutorials. –Class Search Best Practices –Registration Tips and Best Practices –View Holds/Blocks –Register (Add/Drop Classes) Search the Fall 2011 Course Schedule to check for available courses and determine restrictions Record the CRNs of any you wish to register for tomorrow Take the Math Assessment Exam if you have not already done so (

Looking for Classes MyEdu is not useful Select needed courses in favor of times, not professors Try for a balanced schedule It is usually not possible to avoid Friday classes Remember: you may be able to improve your schedule later

Looking for Classes

39 Review Your Schedule Items of special interest are highlighted in red W Total Credits =

Qualification to take MATH 151: 40 Students must complete the Math Placement Exam (MPE) with a minimum score of 22 to qualify to take MATH

What if I scored between 16 and 21? Option 1: The Math Department highly recommends the student enroll in the Personalized Precalculus Program (PPP) Option 2: Retake the MPE (after 30 days) Option 3: Register for MATH

Option 1: Retake the MPE then follow the recommendations for the new score. Option 2: Register for MATH What if I scored less than 15?

43 Registration Session Tomorrow, students only (GAP policy) will meet at their assigned location by 1:00pm to register for classes. No parents allowed in building. Overcrowding may pose a safety risk Important step in the development of your student Advisors will be available to answer any questions during registration.

44 Registration Session The Course Selection sheet that you complete will be your ticket to enter your assigned registration area. Students need to register at the specified locations.

45 Registration Session There will be an opportunity for students to adjust their schedule during “open-registration” starting Aug 27. –Check your balance any time that you adjust your schedule. –Adding and dropping classes will sometimes alter your balance. –Failure to pay your balance in full may result in classes being dropped.