2. Your advisors are: Jennifer Martinson Rob Poynor and Rose Renteria (Administrative Assistant) TAY 2.126 (512)471-9509 M - F 8:30 am – 4:30pm Walk-ins accepted but best to schedule appointment

3. 6 D’s of Advising  Decoder (of policies and procedures)  Director (to appropriate resources)  Diffuser (of elevated situations)  aDvocate (for students)  D’a Shoulder (to cry on)  D’a Reality Check

4. ALEKS  Every CNS student enrolled in M305G, 408K, and 408C is required to obtain a minimum ALEKS placement score by the 3rd class day (August 28):  80% = M408C (Differential and Integral Calculus)  70% = M408K (Differential Calculus)  50% = M305G (Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry-CNS)  <50% = M310T (Foundations of Mathematics)  Failure to meet the minimum score for M305G, 408K, and 408C will result in automatic placement in the appropriate preparatory course.

5. Dual Credit & AP Exams  The grade you received will not count in your UT GPA but will be recorded.  Talk to advisor prior to claiming AP credit.  May affect application to professional schools.  May affect UT tuition rebate.

6. Where to go for help….  UT Learning Center  Career Exploration Center  University Health Services  Counseling & Mental Health  Natural Sciences Career Services  Undergraduate Writing Center

7. Majors being advised….  Bachelor of Arts in Computer Sciences  Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences  Turing Scholars Honors  Computer Science Honors  Integrated Program (BS/MS Five year degree)

8. What is a FIG?  Satisfy degree requirements while making friends. Generally, you’ll take 2 - 4 classes in common with a group of 20 other freshmen  Form a link between your academic and social experience  Ease the transition from high school to the university  Find it easy to form study groups  Have regular contact with peer and staff advisors  Be introduced to academic resources at UT

9. Our Goals & Initiatives  Increase awareness to women and students of color  Computer Sciences Ambassadors  Increase school visits  Community Outreach & Service

10. Now it’s your turn! What do you need from us??