1. ORIENTATION for Transfer students
Dean’s welcome- Jacquie, John, and then Lisa.
5 minutes max

2. Academic Advisors Janelle Aimi Accounting Finance Clarissa Baston
Management
International Business
New Media Marketing
Exploration
Rose Thomas
Management Info Systems
Marketing
Clarissa , Rose and Janelle introduction and differentiation between INTB old and new students.
+OA introductions
Name, academic program, year and favorite class so far.
5 minutes

3. Co-op & Career Services Advisors
Tabitha Arrendall Marketing, New Media Marketing
Julian Huenerfauth Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems
Programs per person
Maria Richart International Business, Management, work abroad opportunities

4. Co-Op & Career Services
1 semester or 1 summer
Required course: MGMT 35-Careers in Business or ACCT Accounting Professions (ACCT majors Only) course
Co-op in your junior or senior year; must be completed before your last academic term
Browse Handshake for co-op opportunities
Co-op must be approved if not found on Handshake
Complete co-op report
Utilize Co-Op & Career Services advisors
saunders.rit.edu/students/co-op.php

5. Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment
Request an appointment through CONNECT
or view Walk-In Hours*
*Visit Saunders College of Business Web site for times
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Clarissa:
Wonderful support staff that you would become familiar with (their faces you would get to know)
The difference between walk-in hours and appointments. Quick question vs academic plan review.
Front office does not do same day appointments. If you have an urgent need, us.
Meeting expectations- 10 min rule.

6. Login to your SIS or myCourses and click
CONNECT
Login to your SIS or myCourses and click

7. Academic Advisor Meeting vs. Walk-In
Requested Meeting
30-minute schedule blocks
Discuss:
Long term planning: study abroad, graduation requirements, minor, withdraw from class, 4+1 MBA, other interests
Walk-In
10 minutes or less
Quick questions: semester schedule changes, General Education requirements, etc.

8. Your Academic Advisor will…
Respond in a timely manner
Effectively communicate program requirements & timelines
Assist with academic choices
Work collectively to map out educational goals
Provide referrals
FERPA

9. Student Expectations Read advisor’s email
Be knowledgeable about & take ownership of program requirements & policies
Keep up-to-date records
Contact advisor at least once per year
Good faith effort to look for answers
Keep appointments or provide advance cancellation notice

10. They are experts in their field- utilize them!
Faculty Advising
Advise on co-ops
Discuss professions, career goals & opportunities
They are experts in their field- utilize them!
Clarissa:
Your program consist of combination of classes & coop. We provide guidance………….
-We want to make sure that you understand what’s needed to graduate.
-Am I on track, I would like to take 3 classes in the summer back home, will that shorten my stay.
-Ability to take courses in other colleges—integrate disciplines
or build in or combine your major with a minor, study abroad, graduate program opportunities that you capitalize on in your undergraduate career
Difference between faculty advisor role, and academic advisor role. OA note- do you know your faculty advisor?
Question to the students- what are your responsibilities in advising?

11. STUDENT SUCCESS AT RIT Academic Advisor Co-op Advisor Faculty Advisor

12. FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act)
Student FERPA Rights
Begin when student is “in attendance” as defined by RIT
The right to inspect & review educational records
Seek correction of erroneous records
The right to have control over the disclosure of information from the educational records
Educational Record
Grades, enrollment records, class schedules, test papers

13. Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.0 for good academic standing
3.0 for course waivers for MBA program
3.25 for GMAT Waiver for MBA, MBA Accounting, & MS in Accounting
3.4 for Dean’s List
Financial Aid eligibility vs Saunders eligibility.
Transfer credits do not apply toward your GPA and we require all courses that are going to be transferred to be C grades or better (no C-’s)
2 GPA’s Cumulative

14. ACADEMIC ALERTS Reasons you may receive Academic Alerts: KUDOS FLAGS
If you receive an early alert, please DO NOT WITHDRAW before talking to your advisor.
Identify students that are struggling, gives students a window to recover
WHY………………. Don’t withdraw from your classes immediately.
Opportunity for you to find out why you got an early alert. Not all professors will do the early alerts, so if you do not get one, it is still a good idea to check in.
Identify the root of the problem, action plan- look at the notes the professor gave, and then refer back to the syllabus if you have questions about expectations.
Create dialogue with professor –discuss issue or problem
Kudos!
Support services on campus
Be involved…..if you see your future,,,, then you must become involved in your future.

15. Library Resources Jennifer Freer Library Liaison to Saunders College
(585)
Clarissa introduces: Jen does her bit for 10 min.

16. Academic Integrity
Governance Policy Library Number: Section D Policy Name: STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PROCESS
INTRODUCTION
As members of an academic community, both students and faculty share responsibility for maintaining high standards of personal and professional integrity. If a student violates these standards, the Academic Integrity Process affords a fair resolution. The committee outlined herein may be called upon to hear cases where a breach of student academic integrity is alleged by instructor. In all cases, it is the responsibility of any university representatives to render fair and appropriate decisions reaffirming standards of integrity expected in the academic community….
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
A breach of student academic integrity falls into three basic areas: cheating, duplicate submission and plagiarism
Cheating: Cheating is any form of fraudulent or deceptive academic act, including falsification of data, possessing, providing, or using unapproved materials, sources, or tools for a project, exam, or body of work submitted for faculty evaluation.
Duplicate Submission: Duplicate submission is the submitting of the same or similar work for credit in more than one course without prior approval of the instructors for those same courses.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the representation of others’ ideas as one’s own without giving proper attribution to the original author or authors. Plagiarism occurs when a student copies direct phrases from a text (e.g. books, journals, and internet) and does not provide quotation marks or paraphrases or summarizes those ideas without giving credit to the author or authors. In all cases, if such information is not properly and accurately documented with appropriate credit given, then the student has committed plagiarism.
Rose:
Consequences of Academic Dishonesty
Group work and cheating- if you have questions, ask your professor!
Any act of academic dishonesty will incur the following possible consequences.
After notifying and presenting the student with evidence of such misconduct, the instructor has the full prerogative to assign an:
“F” for the offense
“F” for the entire course.
The instructor will inform and, if possible, meet with the student concerning the decision reached
A student may be brought before the Academic Conduct Committee of the college in which the alleged offense occurred, and may face academic suspension or dismissal from the university.
(See D17.0, Academic Conduct and Appeals Procedures,” and D18.0, “RIT Student Conduct Process.”)

17. Undergraduate MAJORS & PLANS
Academic Program = USCB
Majors:
Accounting
Finance
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
New Media Marketing
Exploration
Plans:
ACCT-BS
FINC-BS
INTB-BS
MGMT-BS
MGIS-BS
MKTG-BS
NEWMEDI-BS
BUS-UND
They are on your worksheets.
Forms can be confusing- Academic Program vs Academic Plan.
Think “Program” = “USCB”
Think “Plan”= Major (with the BS code since you are a bachelors student)

18. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Business Core – similar across
majors with a few exceptions
Majors – specialized courses
Minors – optional
General Education & Liberal Arts
1) Perspectives requirement
2) Immersion requirement
3) Math requirement
4 + 1 MBA Waiver Classes
Interactive! These are all of the classes you need to take. Orange=you need to do something.
See the degree tracker on the lower right.
You will get an electronic copy after your first meeting with your advisor. You can always your advisor or ask the front desk to you the most updated excel document for your files.
Difference between a Professional Minor vs a Liberal Arts Minor.
Liberal arts Immersions vs Liberal Arts minor- 3 vs 5, buttttttttt make sure to check the prerequisites. MATH and APPSTAT, some of the sciences, and psychology.
Perspectives: Certain areas and learning outcomes. We will send out more when you are preparing for spring registration and we will give you a hand out during your first meeting with us.
Faculty Advisor: Shout out your faculty advisor’s last name!!
4+1 requirements. Who is interested in getting an MBA, Masters in Business Administration, at some point? Don’t know, that is ok! Setting yourself up for success- where do they go? (Hint: Free electives)

19. SIS Academic Requirements (AAR)
Collapsed when satisfied
If there are discrepancies- let us know!
By last semester at RIT, all sections should be collapsed

20. Business 2T: Technology-Enabled Launch
Required course for internal & external transfers
Work in a small team to develop a business concept
Emphasis on design thinking & development of business plan

21. Check Your Schedule ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, MIS & MARKETING MAJORS
Add/Drop Week ends: Tuesday, Sept 5, 2017
Withdrawal deadline: Friday, Nov. 10, 2017
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, MIS & MARKETING MAJORS
Mon
Aug 28
9-11:30am
Tues
Aug 29
1:30-4pm
Wed
Aug 30
Thurs
Aug 31
9:30-11am
Fri
Sept 1
APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Sept 4
RIT CLOSED
Sept 5
INT’L BUS, MGMT, NEW MEDIA MKTG & EXPLORATION
Mon
Aug 28
9-11:30am
1:30-4pm
Tues
Aug 29
Wed
Aug 30
Thurs
Aug 31
Fri
Sept 1
APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Sept 4
RIT CLOSED
Sept 5
Rose:
No add/drop for the cohort classes.
Rose’s Friday, August 26th- no appointments or walk-in’s
Who has an 8am class? Business ready!! You are welcome.
Changing Programs does not happen within the first semester. Since most classes are the same, we want you to engage in the business core classes before changing programs. Talk to your advisor about what you like and don’t like about different courses to talk through options and programs.

22. Spring Term Enrollment
Academic advisors may visit Business 2T classes to discuss enrollment & scheduling
ADVISING HOLD: Prior to enrollment, you are required to meet with your academic advisor to discuss program requirements & scheduling
After hold meeting, you can enroll on determined time/day
Shopping carts open on October 30, & enrollment will be by year level in mid-November
Freshmen Orientation 2013

23. University Writing Program
Getting involved, transitional course, and making sure you understand all the resources you are paying for!
Make sure to pay attention to the activities (resume builders), leadership experiences, and learning how to succeed.

24. FACEBOOK GROUP
Log in to Facebook and Search for ‘Saunders Student OR
1. Go to: facebook.com/about/groups/schools
2. Type ‘RIT’ as your school
3. Join and Search for ‘Saunders Student
Clarissa:
This will be a good way to get updates, reminders, and current information and activities. Only current Saunders students are on this, so it is specifically for you.

25. The Saunders Experience
Student clubs & organizations
Community initiatives
Special guests & lectures
Fall Picnic Annual Fall Picnic
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017
4:00-6:00pm
Located outside Saunders College of Business
Open to all SCB students, faculty, staff and alumni
Brick City Festival – October 13-15, 2017
Dana:
Learning & Social opportunities that’s available to you on in SCB and w/in the RIT community. Your college experience is what you put in it………many many development opportunities that you can become involved in that aligns with personal & professional goals.
Find out what RIT has to offer

26. Tools & Resources MyCourses https://mycourses.rit.edu
RIT Computer Account
E-Services (provide parents access to billing, financial aid, schedule and grade information)
Access to resources
Enrollment/SIS information
Tutoring in Core Accounting & Finance Courses plus Microsoft Excel
ces.php
MyCourses
Saunders Web site
Academic Support Center
University Writing Program ng
Lynne:
Important announcements, registration info, reminders, financial aid, opportunities will be sent to you via .
MYCourses is a must-professors will use this tool to communicate with you.
Saunders Website- info on clubs, on walk-in hours, anything about your program and faculty contacts. Bookmark this website!
Please update changes to your address (local and home) through SIS online or registrar.

27. Textbook Information Barnes and Noble: www.rit.bncollege.com
Student Blog: /item/how-to-buy-your-books
Lynne:
Take a look at the RIT student blog and make sure to review the many different options on renting, e-books, etc.
Use SIS to populate a textbook list to order online for pick or delivery from the bookstore

28. Lunch with Faculty
Head to designated rooms by major for lunch & meet faculty in your program!
ACCT/FINC- RM 3245
INTB/MGMT- RM 3235
MGIS/MKTG/NMM- RM 3125
Dana!