1. Welcome to the School of Computing Orientation, 2013

2. Advising Team Dr. Ken Weaver Undergraduate Program Coordinator 106 McAdams Hall weaver3@clemson.edu Dr. Rose Lowe Undergraduate Academic Advisor 316 McAdams Hall rlowe@clemson.edu Dr. Mark Smotherman Associate Director 108 McAdams Hall mark@clemson.edu Ms. Kris Coleman Undergraduate Administrator 107 McAdams Hall kcolem3@clemson.edu Dr. James Martin Honors Advisor 315 McAdams Hall jmarty@clemson.edu

3. Agenda General Information Scheduling Tips Building Your Schedule

4. Undergraduate Programs Minors 1.Computer Science 2.Digital Production Arts Degree Programs 1.Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2.Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems 3.Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

7. Overall Tips Get yourself organized – create personal advising kit Keep your contact information current Meet with your advisor regularly

8. What to expect We will meet each semester in your freshman year; anytime you fall below a 2.0 grade point average; anytime you have a question or anything regarding your academic life; You will get periodic emails from me; I do not send emails for fun so be careful what you delete; I will ask you to sign a parental disclosure form if your parents request it; I will copy parents on general information emails if requested – send request to weaver3@clemson.eduweaver3@clemson.edu Get to know the Announcements (Catalogue) and the School Web Site, especially advising pages; Facebook Be responsible for yourself – grownup 101 starts today

10. E-Mail Primary communication method Pay attention to what you delete Once an e-mail is sent to a Clemson University e-mail address, it is considered received

11. Tools for You Curriculum Worksheet Access via advising web page Get yours started before we meet in October Making Appointments On advising page Weaver/Lowe/Smotherman - undergrads Martin - Honors

12. Making a Schedule Resources & References Curriculum Sheets Catalog (Announcements) Description of courses, but… Some courses may not be offered every term 14-17 hours considered “normal”

13. Choosing Courses In general – Stay flexible Go for the course, not the section Have information handy Use on-line resources For specific courses…

14. Core Courses CPSC: keyed to CMPT/AP score MTHSC: CMPT/AP score governs If you get moved, let us know ENGL – required for fall (unless AP) Natural Science

15. Other Courses Social Science Humanities Foreign Language (BA) STS/CCA Electives

16. Creative Inquiry Through special topics and creative inquiry courses students can participate in leading edge research and software development projects. Usually 3-4 semesters. Recent topics: Android Software Development iPhone Software Development Second Life Application Development Security Projects iTiger (Networks and Network Applications) Physically Based Animations Designing Hi-Tech Teaching Station

17. Co-Op & Internships Not required as part of the curriculum Growing interest by employers May or may not be right for you You must register for the programs with the Cooperative Education Office or Michelin Career Center Come talk to us next fall

18. Facebook

19. Remember - We’re here to help Re-read the materials you receive Talk to us Feel free to contact us later (e-mail best) On 3, say “Help” Questions?

20. Building Your Schedule Dr. Rose Lowe Undergraduate Advisor