1. Welcome to the University of Oregon

2. Advising Schedule Goals for Today Overview of academics at the University of Oregon Later today… Meet with an academic advisor Register for spring classes

3. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE TERM SYSTEM Overview of UO Academics HOW THE UO WORKS: The term system Communicating with professors The role of advising The UO degree The use of technology

4. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE TERM SYSTEM

5. How UO Works: The Term System Fall, winter, spring, summer terms 10 weeks of classes, 11 th week is exams Exams and assignments throughout term

6. One Academic School Year Spring Early April to Mid June Winter Early January to Mid March Fall Late September to Early December Final Papers and Tests Syllabus Exams Assignments

7. How UO Works Attend ALL classes, participation important Keep up on assignments and readings Studying and class time = about 8 hrs/day

8. ALL International Students Attend full-time: Take at least 12 credits per term (Most courses are 4 credits) Maintain good academic standing: At least a 2.0 GPA (C average)

9. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH PROFESSORS

10. COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT Getting to Know Faculty Visit during office hours Email or phone Ask questions and make comments in class Let your professor know about anything that could affect your grade

11. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF ADVISING

12. Advising at the UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term

13. Advising at the UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term 2.Choose a major or change a major

14. Advising at the UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term 2.Choose a major or change a major 3.Help you understand your degree requirements so you can graduate

15. Advising at the UO Advisors help you: 1.Plan your class schedule each term 2.Choose a major or change a major 3.Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate 4.Access resources when you are facing challenges (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

16. Advising at the UO Two main places to go for advising: 1. If you have a major, go to your academic department 2. Undeclared students, go to Academic Advising

17. Additional Resource Offices International Affairs (Oregon Hall) Office of Multicultural Academic Success (Oregon Hall) Disability Services (Oregon Hall) University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)

18. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE UO DEGREE

19. UO Bachelor’s Degree

20. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

21. What is general education?

22. General Education UO General Education Writing Language Math Arts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural Major Electives

24. Writing AEIS courses WR 121 & 122/123

25. Math and/or Language Depends on: -Degree type (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science) -Major -Personal Strengths and Preferences Consult with your advisor about which option is right for you.

26. “The Groups” Arts and Letters Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each Social Science Science

27. “The Groups” Group Requirements: Arts and Letters (Handbook, p. 135) Social Science (Handbook p. 178) Science (Handbook p. 212)

30. Multicultural Requirement Choose 2 courses total, from different categories: American Cultures (AC) Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP) International Cultures (IC)

31. Multicultural Requirements Multicultural courses Student handbook (p. 236)

32. General Education UO General Education Distribution Writing Language Math Arts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural Major Electives

33. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

34. Schedule Possibilities Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

35. Schedule Possibilities Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

36. Schedule Possibilities Major coursework: UO course catalog online Department Websites Class schedule online

39. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

40. Schedule Possibilities for Spring Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS Arts & Letters 12-16 credits

41. Schedule Possibilities for Spring Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS Arts & Letters 12-16 credits

42. Schedule Possibilities for Spring Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective Writing 121/122 Arts & Letters 12-16 credits

43. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY

44. Using DuckWeb

55. Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available) Course deadlines Extended course description

56. E-mail READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY E-mail is the official form of communication at the UO.

57. UP NEXT……… ADVISING appointments 1. Students with GREEN sheets: please remain in this room for advising. 2. Students with BLUE sheets: please go to the Walnut room for advising. 3. Students with WHITE sheets: please go to your major department for advising. please see your white sheet to see where you should go.

58. Spring term classes are the first step! Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA