1. Department of Chemistry Summer and Fall 2014 Academic Advising (AA) Hold Workshop

2. Before we begin! You will need an AA Hold Worksheet to fill out while you watch this presentation. Do you meet the requirements for AA Hold group advising? Midterm grades of “C”’s or higher; if not, you will need to meet with an advisor one on one after the presentation Ready? Great! Lets get started!

3. Thought about changing your major? How to process a “What If” Degree Sheet After you Click “Process What-If” a degree sheet will appear that shows what your DegreeWorks would look like if you were declared that major.

4. Begin by filling out the basics…

5. Now, on to DegreeWorks! Sign on at: degreeworks.usf.edudegreeworks.usf.edu Sign on to DegreeWorks with your NetID and password.

6. DegreeWorks You will use DegreeWorks to fill out the information on your AA Hold worksheet. This is the page DegreeWorks will open up to.

7. DegreeWorks Scroll down and you will see something similar to the screen below. What do the different colors mean? Green means you have completed this requirement. Blue means you are currently enrolled in a course that will fulfill this requirement. Red means that you still have to complete this requirement.

8. Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) All students enrolled as an undergraduate student at USF are required to complete the FKL Requirements. Here is a list of the requirements. They are also on your AA worksheet. So what exactly are these FKL Requirements?

9. Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) Great question! There are several places to find this information, here are 2 of them. 1. DegreeWorks The classes that will fulfill this requirement are listed here 2. USF Undergraduate Website Ok, but how do I know which classes to take to complete the FKL requirements? Click here for course offerings

10. Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL)- Continued 3. USF OASIS Scheduler SearchUSF OASIS Scheduler Search When you are searching for classes, you can search by the FKL requirement you want to complete. Ok, but how do I know which classes to take to complete the FKL requirements? You may not have used OASIS since Orientation, so if you need a refresher you can click here for a tutorial. click here

11. Now, take time to fill in the FKL Portion of your AA Worksheet Here’s an example of what it may look like: PSY 2012

12. Gordon Rule Requirement 2 Components Communication (12 hours) ENC 1101 ENC 1102 Writing Intensive Your Choice! Computation (6 hours) Any 2 courses in the Math Dept. Will automatically be completed by your major requirements. Click here Click here (p.39-41) for more information or ask your advisor! Ok, I think I am understanding everything, but what about the Gordon Rule Requirements? You will already complete 9 hours through your FKL requirements (ENC 1101, ENC 1102 and Writing Intensive). You only need to choose 1 additional course to complete this requirement. When choosing your last course to meet the Gordon Rule communication requirement, you may choose a course that also meets one of your FKL requirements.

13. FLENT/FLEX Requirements Foreign Language Entrance (FLENT) Can be satisfied by taking 2 consecutive years of the same language in high school OR By completing 2 semesters of a foreign language at the university level Foreign Language Exit (FLEX) For Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) only Can be satisfied by taking 2 semesters of a foreign language at the university level I know about this requirement! Let me explain what FLENT/FLEX means! If you are proficient in a language, you may take a language test to see if you test out of the requirement at CPR 419. For more information click hereclick here

14. Next, fill in the Gordon Rule, and FLENT/FLEX requirements PSY 2012

15. How to use the OASIS Schedule Search to fill in your Summer and Fall 2014 Schedule:OASIS Schedule Search

16. How to use DegreeWorks to fill in your Summer and Fall 2014 Schedule:DegreeWorks You can use your DegreeWorks to choose classes that are listed under the requirements that you still need (red boxes). You may also use the Undergraduate FKLWebsite that we talked about earlier to search for your classes to complete your schedule. Undergraduate FKLWebsite

17. search-a-bull If you are unsure about which class to take, this is a great resource to help you decide. Here’s a list of some of the things you can find on search-a-bull: search-a-bull Prerequisites for a class Class name and description Requirements the class meets (e.g. FKL, Gordon Rule)

18. Lets make it happen! Fill in your Summer and Fall 2014 Schedule: Here is an example of a possible Fall schedule based on Rocky’s current grades and past schedule: Your Summer and Fall schedule should be based on the following: -Your Spring schedule -Your major/minor requirements -The FKL requirements you have left to complete -Are your midterm grades good? If so, consider taking three math/sciences next semester at least 1 Chemistry course, one or two We suggest you create a schedule that consists of at least 1 Chemistry course, one or two more Math/Science Courses, and 1-2 additional courses that satisfy a requirement (FKL, FLEX, minor, etc.)

19. So you have done all this work and now you’re thinking… Don’t fret my friend. You can easily find all this information and more on OASIS. Check OASIS for your registration date and time.OASIS You can also view your midterm grades in OASIS and any holds that may be on your account. When do I get to register? And how do I find out?

20. Still have questions? Come by for a walk in appointment or email chemadvise@usf.edu chemadvise@usf.edu Please make sure to include your full name, major, and U # so that we may assist you properly. - Thank you!

21. Great Job! Now bring your potential Summer and Fall 2014 schedule to an advisor in the back of the room. If you meet the requirements, we will remove your AA hold.