1. Group Advising for Freshman
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Biological Sciences Department

2. Topics Review of Curriculum Sheet, DPR, Policies, and resources
How do I prepare for Spring Registration
Where do I find help?
The Department Advising Guide
What is a Staff Advisor, Faculty Advisor, and College Advisor
Student Success Tools

3. Orientation Video Tips on how to navigate the advising websites
How to read your curriculum sheets
Reading your Degree Progress Report (DPR)
Other advising resources
Linked from Biology Advising Website:

4. This is your Curriculum Sheet & Curriculum Year
The University has transitioned from Quarter to Semester in Fall You may be referred as a “Semester Student” by advisors.

5. There are courses that can count for the required courses as well as the GE requirements.
You can find a course list on cal polys course catalog website.

6. You must complete each of these sections
You must complete each of these sections. Make sure to read these rules and requirements.

7. Emphases
What are they?
Please make sure you start with 2000-level courses and move up accordingly.
If you are continuing school after undergrad, check the requirements for the program you wish to pursue.
There is no need to declare your Emphasis. Any course in the list will count toward electives.

8. What does “class standing” mean
What does “class standing” mean? Class standing will determine your registration priority

9. University Catalog everything you need to know about your degree, courses, and policies
Important to see co-reqs, pre-reqs, and GE areas some classes can fulfill.

10. Should I take a minor?
Students in the Biological Sciences Department cannot take minors offered by the same department.  Students can only declare minors offered by the other departments or the University. 
You can find the minor programs by searching the University Catalog.  Here is a list of some popular minor programs for the students in Biological Sciences Department. 
Physiology Minor
Environmental Specialist Minor
Chemistry Minor
Biophysics Minor
Food Safety Minor, Food and Nutrition Minor, Food Science Technology Minor
Material Engineering Minor
Please consult the faculty in charge of the minor program for questions and the procedure to add the minor.

11. Your BroncoDirect Student Center check for DPR, holds, etc.
Holds can prevent you from registering for classes! Make sure to check this area and get it fixed asap.

12. How to read your Degree Progress Report with a list of all requirements for your graduation; check frequently
Also includes other requirements:
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Writing Proficiency GWT

13. Holds, Fees, & Dates

14. Registering for Classes

15. Registering for Classes
SEMESTER
SUBJECT
COURSE NUMBER

16. Registering for GE Classes

17. Registering for Classes

18. Registering for Classes

19. *We can only give permission #s for BIOLOGY*
Troubleshooting
If you try to enroll and get red “X”s there could be a number of things that are going wrong:
There is a corequisite
There is a prerequisite required
Your AP/ALEKS/SAT/ACT scores did not articulate correctly in the system and you must go see the corresponding departments:
Math department
Verify AP scores in
PHY department
CHM department
*We can only give permission #s for BIOLOGY*
When going to any other department to ask for permission #s know the section # you would like to add.

20. Schedule Builder
Schedule Builder allows you to select courses and send them to the shopping cart

21. Schedule Builder

22. Schedule Builder

23. Schedule Builder

24. How many units can I take each term?
Full Time: ≥ 12 Units
Part Time: < 12 Units
What is the unit cap?
Registration Period: 16 Units
Add/Drop Period: 18 Units
Can I go over the cap?
Only during the Add/Drop Period & with approval
These unit limits include enrolled and waitlist units. Students may waitlist up to a maximum of 10 units.

25. Spring 2020 Enrollment Dates
Registration Period
Priority Registration: Oct 14 – 15th
General: Oct 16th – Dec. 4th
Fees due – Dec. 5th
Class will be dropped if Non-Payment – Dec. 16th
Add/Drop Period
Jan 6th – Feb 3rd
Classes Begin
Jan. 18th

26. Second Semester Courses use the flow chart and roadmap to help plan your schedule
BIO 1220/L *
CHM 1210/L or CHM 1220/L
Math or Physics
General Education Courses
*You have to continue to BIO 1220/L next semester in order to finish college on time. One year Biology is required for ALL Biology Courses!!
Link to flow charts and roadmaps resources.shtml

27. Please note the hidden requirement
Please note the hidden requirement

28. Roadmaps provide suggestions for your course plan
Genetics, bot, zoo mic
Roadmaps provide suggestions for your course plan

30. CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I (3)
Many lab sections to choose from
CHM General Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 12, 105, 106, 112, 114, 115, 116, 120, 125, 130, 191, 214, 216, 224, MAT 1050, MAT 1052, MAT 1060, MAT 1140, MAT 1150, MAT 1200, MAT 1250, MAT 1300, MAT 1310, MAT 1910, MAT 2140, MAT 2240, MAT 2250, STA 120, or STA 1200; or C- or better in CHM 121 and CHM 121L.
Co-requisite(s): CHM 1210L.
According to Chemistry Department, they will accept the following pre-requisites listed under CHM 121 (quarter equivalent course). If you do have the required SAT/ACT score and have not taken any MAT course in Fall, please bring your proof to CHM department for permission codes for CHM 1210/L.
CHM 121
Prerequisite(s): Within the last 3 quarters, achieved a minimum placement score on appropriate MDPT; or within last 18 months, earned 550 or above on the (old) SAT I or II, or earned 570 or above on the new SAT, or 23 or higher on the ACT; or minimum grade of C in MAT 12  ,MAT 105 , MAT 106 , MAT 112 , MAT 114 , MAT 115 , MAT 116 , MAT 120 , MAT 125 , MAT 130 , MAT 191  or STA 120 .

31. Please continue to BIO 1220/L The Foundation Series is a pre-requisite to ALL Biology courses
Lab sections
Mon 8, 12, 3, 6
Tue 8, 1, 4
Wed 8, 12, 3
Thu 8, 1, 4
Fri 12

32. If you are taking CHM 1210/L, continue to CHM 1220/L
Lab sections
Mon 8
Tue 8, 1, 4
Wed 8, 12, 3
Thu 8, 1, 4
Fri 8, 12, 3

33. Math and Physics
MATH courses you may need to take before Calculus, Biostatistics, Physics, and Chemistry courses
MAT 1050 College Algebra
This course is a pre-requisite for pretty much every 1000-level MAT and STA courses. If you do not have an AP credit or a ALEKS passing score, you need to take it.
MAT 1060 Trigonometry
As of now, this course is required for PHY 1210/L or MAT 1140 (if you want to take the one year calculus). If you do not have AP credits or a ALEKS passing score, you need to take it.
Please see the NEW development below regarding this course.
Examples:
MAT 1050 (≥C) or ALEKS  MAT 1200 Calculus for Life Sciences
MAT 1050 AND MAT 1060 (≥C); OR ALEKS  MAT 1140 Calculus I
MAT 1050 OR MAT 1060 (≥C) OR ALEKS  STA 1300 Biostatistics
MAT 1060, MAT 1140, new MAT 1200 (≥C-), OR ALEKS  PHY 1210/L Physics I (Motion, Fluids, and Heat)
New! Starting F2020, MAT 1200 will include trigonometry!
This change will allow the “new MAT 1200” to be used as the pre-requisite for PHY 1210/L. If you take the new MAT 1200, you no longer need to take MAT 1060.
Here is the tentative timeline to roll out the new MAT 1200:
(MAT 1050)  new MAT 1200 [starting Fall 2020]  PHY 1210/L [new MAT 1200 as pre-requisite; starting Spring 2021]
] or
Please always verify pre-requisites in the University Catalog

35. Need a ge petition, then go to the college of science advising center
Need a ge petition, then go to the college of science advising center. If it is not ge related then you will go see a bio staff advisor.
Need a course petition?

36. Class registration problems

37. BIO Staff Advisors Contact us at bio_advisor@cpp.edu
Advising Hours (RM ) May subject to change; contact Biology Department Office for updated hours or appointments
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Walk-In)
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Appointment)
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Walk-in)
Thursday 9:30 AM :00 PM (Appointment)
Bio Department Office located in 8-119

38. College Advisors
Which of the following questions can be helped by the College Advisors? (select all that apply)
My AP course did not transfer properly.
My calculus from my JC did not transfer properly.
Which GE courses will count toward my degree?
I have a GPA hold.
I do not know how to choose an emphasis.
Answer: All except the last one.
Drop in hours, blocks of 2-hr in the am and pm daily

39. Faculty Advisors questions about emphasis courses and career

40. Student Success Tools
Biology Department: Curriculum Sheets, Course-Offerings, Resources to PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE, Faculty Advisors List, etc.
General Education Tool: Quarter GEs and Semester GEs
Catalog: Check Prerequisites and Corequisites
Registration Guide: Dates for Registration
Course History list via BroncoDirect

41. Things to Remind You…
If you DO NOT ATTEND the first day of class, you may be DROPPED!
You must continue to attend class…
You must PAY YOUR FEES or you will be DROPPED!
The only exception is if you are waiting for financial aid.
Check your and Blackboard on a regular basis!
Come to school at least an two hours early! (PARKING IS A B#$%&)