1. California State University Channel Islands
Transfer
“Envision, Explore & Create a great new adventure…”
New Student Advising Workshop

2. Workshop Overview Where to go for advising
Components of a Bachelor’s Degree
Frequently asked questions for transfers
Review of catalog and schedule of classes
Key steps to mapping out perfect schedule
Tools for academic success
Plan Spring Schedule
Introduction slide
We invite you to join the Wave to our new campus
“You’ll be learning on a cutting edge campus that offers the many benefits of an outstanding natural environment”
$11.5 million spent in renovations assure students attending the Channel Islands campus a challenging education in an inspiring setting

3. Where to go for advisement
Program faculty Advisors
General & Liberal Studies Advisors
EOP Advisor
We are the largest an d newest off campus center in the CSU system.
There are 1800 students currently attending at the Channel Islands campus
Originally the off center campus of Cal State Northridge was located in Ventura. In fact, CSUN has been offering programs to students in Ventura County for 26 years. During the summer of 1999 the Ventura campus moved to the Channel Islands campus.
This was a very advantageous move. This move tripled available classroom, office and student services space. Students find this campus to be richly rewarding and inspiring.
The old spanish buildings built in the 1930’s have been completed renovated. The new renovations coupled with a challenging educational environment make the Channel Islands campus the perfect place for students to grow both academically and professionally. The renovation of the Bell Tower complex was given the “Design 2000 award” for outstanding achievement in historic preservation by the Californian Preservation Foundation in February

4. Check the Advising Center Lobby display!
Program Advisors –
Mentoring your future 2
Assist with major course substitutions
Assist with major course selections and degree planning
Help students understand major requirements for graduation.
May complete graduation check for major
Provide assistance with internship opportunities
Mentor students by exploring career options
Graduate school options
Check the Advising Center Lobby display!
Consider CSUn at Channel Islands Your choice for a brighter future
Smaller classes
Complete entire degree at CI
Courses at convenient times – days and evenings, some on Saturday
Academic excellence – Quality Degree

5. General Advisement Advising Center –
Clarification of general education and graduation requirements
Semester scheduling of courses
Degree planning
Information about dropping and adding classes
Academic Difficulty
Preliminary graduation evaluations
Learning Assistance Workshops
Bell Tower

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8. Upper General Education Requirements5
Can only be completed at CSUCI
Upper division interdisciplinary or level
Two courses may be double counted from the major
One upper division interdisciplinary course must be outside your major
Exception – Liberal Studies Concentrated Studies (no double counting of any courses allowed)
Consider CSUn at Channel Islands Your choice for a brighter future
Smaller classes
Complete entire degree at CI
Courses at convenient times – days and evenings, some on Saturday
Academic excellence – Quality Degree

9. Upper Writing Proficiency
The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement will be satisfied through the completion of 9 units of upper division interdisciplinary General Education courses, which are writing intensive.

10. Major and General Education
Advisement Forms
Major Advising Form – Check comment/substitution box for pre-requisites and GE placement
General Education Form – Many major courses meet general education courses – (Double count)

11. 5 General Education- Lower and Upper GE Major Advising Form
GE A-E requirements form – Page 5
Check the comment column on major form
Highlight GE from major form to GE requirements checklist 5

12. Key Steps for Mapping out the Perfect Schedule
Determine how many units you would like to take
Determine how many General Education courses you have remaining to graduate
Determine if lower division major course have been completed
Choose an upper division major course
Choose an upper division interdisciplinary GE course
Have you completed your foreign language course?
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CSI Library with electronic databases – order books from main library on-line
Modern computer labs and dial-in access. We have both PC and MAC Labs. Our PC’s are Dell computers running in windows NT. The MACS are G3’s. We have the fastest computers in the CSU system The ethernet connection is 100 mega bites per second.
Interactive Television System – helps us to connect with other universities
Free accounts – access from home computer

13. Map out some courses right for you!
Sources you need to begin the process:
Semester Class schedule
University Catalog
Island Compass Transfer Guide
Major Requirement Form and General Education Form
List all courses that you might be interested in taking
Know the reasons for taking each course 8

14. Weekly planner –Plot your course
Time that you are at work
Time you have committed to other activities
Time you would like to take classes – include labs 10

15. Registration Worksheet – Complete educational assessment
Use the Registration worksheet to map out your first schedule
List possible alternatives
Bring it with you to Registration 11

16. Frequently asked questions
How many units transfer from Community College?
What if I have more than 70 units?
Which of my courses will satisfy GE or major requirements?
Do I need an evaluation of my transferable units before choosing my first semester?
What is GE certification? What if I didn’t finish the entire transfer plan?
I have my full GE certification, do I need any additional GE classes? 12

17. How to read the catalog & schedule of classes13

18. Registration Guidelines
Enrollment limit – 18 units
Use the University catalog to learn more about courses
Organize your course schedule and complete registration worksheet (Page 11)
Finalize your registration on January 10th, 13th and 19th
Make sure to reserve your spot ( )

19. Schedule of Classes & University Catalog - Key information
Check schedule changes for latest updates (Registration Day – Web)
Keep schedule for important dates
Pay close attention to important dates for adds, drops & withdrawals

20. What you should consider before you drop a course!
Delay in graduation
Financial Aid impact
Health and Auto Insurance Benefits
Drops normally not permitted after the third week of classes
Adds need change of program form the first day of classes 14

21. Make the most of your college experience
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Survival Tips
GPA calculator
Service learning

22. Academic Advising ……Meet with an Academic Advisor
during the Spring Semester
One-on-One Advising
Evaluate and explain your remaining General Education and major requirements
Evaluate and explain of all your remaining graduation requirements

23. Plan a successful first schedule
Set academic goals for semester
Seek assistance from the professional advisors in the Advising Center (located in the Bell Tower)
Prepare for advising sessions
Guidance is available for degree planning but you are the helm of your educational journey
Learn academic terms to help you
navigate the academic pathways at CSUCI 19

24. Check out our website

25. Island View Orientation
Learn about resources and services available on campus
January 20th
Separate Reservation
Mail to Enrollment Center
$25.00 fee
Questions, call

26. Successful Students consistently plan and take effective actions
Thank you for coming!
We hope that the tools and information you’ve learned today will help with smooth sailing around campus
We are looking forward to helping you reach your goals
Keep your Island Compass so that you can monitor your progress during your academic journey
Good luck with your first semester
More tips!
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