1. To get started, log onto a computer: Username: First part of your WWU email Password: Created by you when you activated your Universal Account Forgot your password? Let the student advisor know, they can help. Warning: Do not attempt to guess your password more than twice, or you will get locked out. Connect with Advising: facebook.com/WWUAdvising @WWUAdvising

2. DAY 1 1:00 – 2:50 Group Advising Session Graduation requirements Academic policies Transfer credit report Plan for registration tomorrow Advisors are available to answer individual questions 3:00Math Placement Test in PH 146 3:00Spanish Placement Test in MH 21 3:00 – 5:00 Advising Drop-in Lab MH 16 4:15 & 5:00Interest Sessions (see schedule) DAY 2 11:00Registration (meet in this lab)

3. Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration

4. Viking Advisor pg. 4 (pg. 2 in DTA version) It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact with an advisor! Recommendation: meet with an advisor at least once per quarter.

5.  Provides advising and registration information  Includes :  Graduation Requirements  General University Requirements (GURs) - Course Descriptions  Registration Information  Academic Planning Resources Keep your Viking Advisor for use throughout your first year at Western.

6. Viking Advisor pg. 6 (pg. 4 in DTA version)

7. Viking Advisor pg. 5 (pg. 3 of DTA version)

8.  Communication (ACOM & BCOM/CCOM): English 101 & an additional course from Block B or C  Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): One of six options  Humanities (HUM): 12 credits, 3 courses from at least 2 departments  Social Sciences (SSC): 12 credits, 3 courses from at least 2 departments  Comparative, Gender and Multicultural Studies (ACGM & BCGM): 1 course from Block A and 1 course from Block B  Natural Sciences (LSCI & SCI): Complete 3 courses. At least 2 courses must include a lab (LSCI) Viking Advisor pg. 7-39

9. Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration

10. Viking Advisor pg. 43 (pg. 5 of DTA version)

11. Benefits to Declaring Your Major Early  Departmental advisement specific to your major  Finding out about opportunities within your department  Access to major restricted courses  Graduate on time!

12. Art Studio (BA, BFA) Art - Elementary Education (BAE) Art - P-12 Education (BAE) Art History - (BA) Design (BA, BFA) Music (BA) Music - Composition Concentration (BMus) Music - History and Literature Concentration (BMus) Music - Performance Concentration (BMus) Music Education P-12 (BMus) Theatre (BA) Dance (BA, BFA) Dance with a Teaching Endorsement (BA, BFA )

13. Art Studio and Design: Application for the major is made with a portfolio of 12 works in any media. Application deadlines are October 15 and January 31. Most Art and Design courses are restricted to majors only. Students pursuing education also need to apply to Woodring College of Education. Dance: To declare, a student must have completed 15 college credits and Contemporary Dance placement of Level One or above. Contact department for placement information. Music: The prerequisite for all Music degrees is the entrance audition on the primary instrument/voice. Prospective Composition majors must also submit a portfolio of previous work for faculty review. Theatre: To declare, a student must have completed 9-12 credits (with a 3.0 or higher) from the following list of Theatre classes: THTR 101, 160, 201, 212, 213, 216, 228, or 260

14. College & Department Information Major & Minor Requirements Course Descriptions Academic Policies Student Rights & Responsibilities

15. Locate the list of available majors under ‘Programs of Study’ in the online Catalog

16. Major Title Number of Credits to Complete the Major Introduction to the field of study Department Contact Information Career Resources How to Declare the Major

17. Course Requirements Click on a Course Title to View More Information This is a good place to find GURs that also fulfill major requirements

18. Click the ‘Degree Planner’ button to view and print a useful planning tool for tracking progress in the major.

19. Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration

20. Math Placement Information Make-up MPT at 3:00pm today in PH 146 Check the Math Placement Scores section for any grades or scores that may place you into a math course at Western. Scores from this morning’s MPT will display online in this section. The Math Placement Information section displays math courses that you may take based only on your Math Placement Test (MPT) score. Consult with an advisor to consider all placement information and choose the appropriate course for you.

21. English Placement Information (may be located on the back page) English 101 must be completed by the end of your first year. Exempt from English 101: AP English Exam – score 4 or 5 College transfer credit Consult with an advisor to consider all placement information and choose the appropriate course for you.

22. Institution Information Course Equivalents GUR Attributes XX and TT code Not Upper Division Transfer Grades Please see the key at the bottom of your printed TER for more information about your transfer credits.

23. Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration

24. Found on your MyWestern homepage, under Registration Viking Advisor pg. 41 (pg. 7 of DTA version)

25. Building an appropriate schedule Credit Load = average 14-16 credits (3-4 classes) Balance credit load, class types and sizes, and other commitments Plan time for out-of-class assignments and to study Pay attention to prerequisites and course sequencing Many majors such as Languages, Math, Science, Pre-Healthcare, and Engineering should begin their coursework fall quarter to stay on track Learning to develop a good schedule is a valuable skill for academic success and to avoid making registration changes that may affect financial aid/student loan eligibility. Viking Advisor pg. 40 (pg. 6 of the DTA version)

26. First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) Cluster of 3 classes fall quarter 2 GUR lecture courses Small Seminar First-Year Experience (FYE) One stand alone course Small size GUR or elective GUR Strands 2-3 GUR courses linked in successive quarters Cohort across the academic year Give first-year students a small group experience to help: Integrate into University life Provide opportunities for substantial interaction with faculty Gain knowledge of yourself as an active learner Understand the value of resources for academic success FIG, FYE, and GUR Strand Handouts are Available at the Front of the Room

27. Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration

34. ANTH 201 5 CHEM 1TT5 Viking Advisor back cover

36. Watch for prerequisites and restrictions Read all the notes available

38. Tomorrow at 11:00 Bring all materials with you & arrive on time by 11:00 to see important information on how to register at 11:20. Check your Countdown to Western page to confirm that your measles immunity requirement is complete. This is necessary to be able to register. All students must attend their scheduled Registration Session to register. Viking Advisor pg. 41-42 (pg. 7-8 for DTA version)

39. 1.Check your registration status. 2.Copy any GUR transfer credits onto your GUR Checklist. 3.Identify and find major requirements using the Catalog, or explore majors of interest using GURs. 4.Look for open classes in ClassFinder that will fulfill GURs or Major Requirements for fall quarter. 5.Create and print multiple fall quarter schedules, using ClassFinder’s Scratch Sheet. If you are writing down your course schedules, don’t forget to include the CRN – the 5-digit purple number used to register for that class. Other things you may want to do to prepare for registration: Math Placement Test – 3:00pm in PH 146 Spanish Placement Test – 3:00 in MH 21 Advising Drop-in Lab – 3:00 – 5:00 in MH 16