Academic Planning Workshop The Evergreen State College

Workshop Goals Meet some fellow students Learn about academics at Evergreen Intro to academic planning resources

Get acquainted Share some info about yourself: Name, home town, previous college Favorite college class or subject you’ve had so far Why you chose to come to Evergreen One likely (or possible) focus area for you at Evergreen

Transferring Credits to Evergreen Admissions Office manages this Official transcripts needed Academic courses numbered 100 or above Grade of C or higher Maximum 90 lower division ( ) Upside Down degree program Questions?

Evergreen is different from other colleges No majors (but you can designate an area of emphasis)  Generally means taking 45+ credits in a subject (including your transfer credits)  You choose “name” of your emphasis  Does not appear on diploma or transcript  For help figuring out your area of emphasis, see a Career Development advisor  More info at “Designing an Area of Emphasis”Designing an Area of Emphasis

Other Evergreen differences No required courses Most students take one program per quarter, rather than several classes  What is a program? Seminar is a key part of program  More info at SeminarsSeminars No grades—instead you receive narrative evaluations

Other Modes of Study Evening and Weekend  2 to 4 credit classes or 8-12 credit programs  Classes: Single subject, single faculty, single quarter Internships and Independent Contracts  Advanced study Student-Originated Studies Study Abroad  As part of program  Consortiums  Independent study or internship

Evaluations at Evergreen Faculty evaluation of student  What you did  How well you did Student evaluation of faculty  We value your voice and your input Student self-evaluation  What did I learn?  What skills did I develop?  How have my overall learning goals changed? Summative self-evaluation: at graduation Some advantages of narrative evaluations over grades

Your Evergreen transcript Includes:  Description of program content/activities  Faculty evaluation of student  Student self-evaluation  Breakdown of credits by subject Sample transcript

Six Expectations of an Evergreen Grad What are the Six Expectations?Six Expectations How can you track your progress on meeting these expectations?track your progress Using the Six Expectations in your self- evaluation

Degree requirements Bachelor of Arts  180 credits  85-90% of Evergreen graduates earn BA Bachelor of Science  180 credits  72 in math/science/comp sci  48 of those 72 at upper division level Combined BA/BS  225 credits  Same math/science as for BS

Academic and Personal Support Resources Faculty Academic Advising First Peoples Advising Career Development Writing Center and QuaSR Writing CenterQuaSR KEY/WaTEP Health and Counseling Center Student Activities

On-line resources Catalog my.evergreen.edu  Waitlists  On-line management of accounts and financial aid New student checklist Immunization form  Must complete before next registration Enrollment Report (for future reference) Enrollment Report

Academic Fair Today 4 – 6 in College Recreation Center Meet faculty, discuss fall programs Summer courses also represented Have a plan – short list of 6-8 programs Faculty signature required? Short conversations best Academic Advising table in back Happens each quarter

Program Information for Next Qtr Online Catalog most up-to-date See handout for new/changed/cancelled Number of faculty and student seats Faculty signature? Multi-quarter programs

Registration Tips Have a “short list” of 3 or 4 programs Check your time ticket online Be logged in and ready to register, with first CRN typed in, right at your time Waitlists and “Waitlist Preference Form” Always read your Evergreen and check for “hold” status before future registrations Multi-quarter programs

Quick Tips for Success – at Evergreen, and Beyond Plan ahead for registration—some programs fill fast! Connect with Career Development (during your junior year is not too early) Talk with faculty and advisors about developing both breadth and depth in your studies Use resources to help deal with stressors  Stress Management for Evergreen Students Stress Management for Evergreen Students

Good Luck! Remember to use the resources – online and in-person – that are here for you Contact Academic Advising, Admissions, or Registration with your questions Keep checking your Evergreen regularly