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 summer and fall 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 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: The Term System Summer term is different There are different sessions Classes can be 1, 4, or 8 weeks long Classes and academic deadlines happen faster

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

9. 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)

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

11. 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

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

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

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

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 requirements so you can graduate

16. 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.Find resources when you are facing challenges (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

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

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

19. HOW THE UO WORKS: UNDERSTANDING THE UO DEGREE

20. UO Bachelor’s Degree

21. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

22. What is general education?

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

25. Writing AEIS courses WR 121 & 122/123

26. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

34. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

35. Majors Major requirements and coursework: - UO course catalog online: http://2011.uocatalog.uoregon.edu/ -Department Websites -Class schedule online: http://classes.uoregon.edu/ http://classes.uoregon.edu/

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

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

40. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

41. Schedule Possibilities for Summer Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective AEIS Arts & Letters schedule

42. Schedule Possibilities for Summer Language MathScience Major class Social Science Elective Writing 121/122 Arts & Letters schedule

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

45. Using DuckWeb

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

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

58. UP NEXT……… 2:00pm ADVISING appointments 1. Pre-journalism students with PURPLE sheets: please go to 122 Agate for advising. 2. Pre-business students with BLUE sheets: please go to the Metolius Owyhee river room (EMU) for advising. 3. Students with ORANGE sheets: please go to the Gumwood room (EMU) for advising.

59. Summer term classes are the first step! Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA