OFFICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING Guide to Academics for UO Families

Guide to Academics for UO Families What does it mean to be a Duck?

How can you help your student be successful? Understanding Transition The UO Degree Resources

Making the transition to academics at the UO What are your expectations?

Transition from High School to College Strategic Learning College Knowledge Roles and Resources

Transition from High School to College Students may question their: Belonging Ability Tough, Paul. “Who gets to graduate?” NY Times Magazine 15 May 2014

Thriving in Transitions Academic engagement Interpersonal relationships Psychological well-being Schreiner, L.A., Louis, M.C., & Nelson D.D. (Eds.). (2012). Thriving in Transitions: A research-based approach to college student success.

Undergraduate Degree 180 total credits (except ARCH) 180 total credits (except ARCH) Average 15 credits per term 4 years to a diploma! 4 years to a diploma!

General Education (exception for CHC) Writing Courses Second Language Courses Math/CIS Courses Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Multicultural Courses

Registration Planning

Writing WR 121 and WR 122 or WR 123 “I think I already have credit for writing. Do I?”

Language and/or Math/CIS Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 1 year of college-level math/CIS (or equivalent proficiency) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 2 years of a second language (or equivalent proficiency) Exceptions for Architecture, Music, and Education

Languages Offered… ASL Arabic Biblical Hebrew Chinese French German Greek Italian Japanese Korean Latin Portuguese Russian Sahaptin Spanish Swahili Swedish

Languages Majors Requiring Language Study Include: Art HistoryHumanities Asian StudiesInternational Studies Cinema StudiesJudaic Studies ClassicsLatin American Studies Comparative LitLinguistics EnglishMedieval Studies FolkloreRussian and East European Studies History

DISCOVER new ways to see the world DISCOVER new ways to see the world CONNECT with people from all around the world CONNECT with people from all around the world DEVELOP skills to become a better learner DEVELOP skills to become a better learner EXPAND your understanding of who you are EXPAND your understanding of who you are CREATE New career opportunities CREATE New career opportunities APPRECIATE What each culture has to offer APPRECIATE What each culture has to offer BE AN ADVOCATE! Create a community of language fans! BE AN ADVOCATE! Create a community of language fans! HAVE FUN! Travel! Taste! Enjoy new friendships! HAVE FUN! Travel! Taste! Enjoy new friendships! Learn a new LANGUAGE

Math Majors Requiring Math Study Include: AccountingEconomics ArchitectureEducational Foundations BiochemistryEnvironmental Sci/Studies Biology/Marine BiologyGeneral Science BusinessGSS (Applied Econ/Business) ChemistryGeology Communication Disorders and SciencesHuman Physiology Computer and InfoSciencePhysics Psychology

General Education Writing Courses Second Language Courses Math/CIS Courses Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Multicultural Courses Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science

“The Groups” Minimum 15 credits (~4 courses) in each (exceptions in ARCH, MUS, ED) Arts & Letters (>1) Social Science (>2) Science (>3)

General Education Writing Courses Second Language Courses Math/CIS Courses Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Groups: Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science Multicultural Courses

2 courses total from the following categories: American Cultures (AC) International Cultures (IC) Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP)

General Education Here is what employers say… 93% of employers agree capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems is more important than major. 80% of employers agree that, regardless of major, every college student should acquire broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences. Online Survey Among Employers Conducted on Behalf of AACU by Hart Research Associates April 10, 2013

Major

Electives

Electives could be… First-Year Seminars Study Skills Courses (TLC) Courses for a Minor or Second Major 100-level Language Courses Career Planning Courses Physical Education Music Art

Build a Fall Schedule Multicultural or Elective Language Arts and Letters Science Math Major Course Writing Social Science credits (3 or 4 courses)

Build a Fall Schedule Multicultural or Elective Language Arts and Letters Science Math Major Course Writing Social Science credits (3 or 4 courses)

Build a Fall Schedule Multicultural or Elective Language Arts and Letters Science Math Major Course Writing Social Science credits (3 or 4 courses)

Finding a Balance Personal Responsibility Accessing Resources

Academic Advising Academic Department Office of Academic Advising Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) Accessible Education Center Services for Student Athletes University Teaching and Learning Center

University Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Career Center UO Libraries Academic Resources

Talk about goals Celebrate strengths and victories Encourage engagement – CURIOUS, COURAGEOUS, and CONNECTED! How can you help your student thrive?

Academic Residential Programs 15 Academic Residential Communities ( ) Range in size from 15 to 300 participants ~ 950 students participating in ARCs or ~ 25% of residential students

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