1. What’s happening? 1967 Follow us: Facebook.com/Academic AdvisingCenter Twitter.com/utep_aac Instagram.com/utep_aac Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Tel: 915 747-5290 Email: eadvise@utep.edu Academic Advising Center @UTEP_AAC ˑ June 26 #utepaac #utep #utepaac

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3. utep_aac The Academic Advising Center advises Liberal Arts majors (excluding the Fine & Performing Arts) from 0-60 credits depending on major. Students may visit an advisor on a walk in basis or by appointment Make sure to check your UTEP email often! Additional assistance provided at the AAC : Major Advising Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Advising Signing of Veteran’s Affairs Forms, Consortium Agreement Forms (EPCC/UTEP Dual Enrollment), Course Drop Forms and I-20 Letters

4. utep_aac Icebreaker Life Happens Resources Program Information TSI/Course Placement Core Curriculum SSSP Information Building a Schedule Learning Communities Progression Towards Degree How Long is a Term? Take 15! Schedule Building Homework

5. 2 This activity is away for you to get to know each other and discover what you have in common You will have 10-15 minutes to mingle, introduce yourselves and find others who match the traits on your UTEP Bingo card When you find a person who matches a trait on the card – write their name on the square Try to fill all the squares with names If you fill in all your squares, yell “UTEP BINGO!”

6. 2 You will have 10-15 minutes to introduce yourselves to other peers and interview them When a square matches your peer’s trait, write their name Try to fill your whole Bingo card with names Walk around and mingle! Sandy Adrian Diana Sam Tom

7. 2 The goal of this activity is to help us see how we all have things in common An important part of being successful in college is making connections with the people in your classes

8. utep_aac You have family and/or medical issues? You have transportation issues? You feel your schoolwork is slipping? You start a new job or working full time? Answer: COME SEE YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR!!! What would you do if….

9. utep_aac Academic Advisor Campus Computer Labs Instructor/TA/Peer Leader Course Materials Syllabus (extra credit if available) Classmates UTEP Directory (www.utep.edu/search)www.utep.edu/search AAC Reference Guide (in your packet) Blackboard/Moodle

10. To disclose a physical, mental and/or learning disability please contact CASS Their office may be able to assist you or offer certain accommodations but you must contact them BEFORE classes begin to benefit from their services each semester Center for Accommodations and Support Services Union East Room 106 ~ 747-5148 www.sa.utep.edu/cass

11. Were you adopted? Were you ever in Foster Care or a dependent/ward of the court? Do you lack fixed, adequate or regular housing? Contact your FHAR advisor at the Academic Advising Center University of Texas at El Paso 915 -747- 5290

12. AAC Areas Core Major Minor – choose ASAP Foreign Language Block Electives

13. Go to degreeplans.utep.edu to see specific major/minor requirementsdegreeplans.utep.edu These areas will be specific to the requirements needed for your specific major and minor Most Liberal Arts Majors are required to declare a Minor AAC Go to degreeplans.utep.edu to see specific major/minor requirementsdegreeplans.utep.edu These areas will be specific to the requirements needed for your specific major and minor Most Liberal Arts Majors are required to declare a Minor

15. State mandate designed to ensure students have basic academic skills to be successful in college Assess skills in math, writing, and reading prior to enrolling in college TAKS, STAAR, ACT, SATTSI Assessment TAKS, STAAR, ACT, SAT and TSI Assessment used to determine placement developmental courses Students who do not meet college-level score standards are required to enroll in developmental courses TSI Hold Developmental course placement = TSI Hold Passing a developmental course or placing into a college-level course in Math, Writing, and/or Reading will meet the TSI requirement for that section

16. TAKS English and Language Arts = ≥2200 & 3 or 4 essay Math = ≥2200 ACT Composite Score = ≥23 and English = ≥19 and/or Math = ≥19 SAT Total Scores = ≥1070 and Verbal = ≥500 and/or Math = ≥500 CPEN or CPMA College Preparatory English completion College Preparatory Math completion STAAR English III = Level 2  ≥2000 Algebra II = Level 2  ≥4000 Scores Expire 5 years from test date Must retest if scores expire and no course credit is earned Highest score determines course placement College Prep Course – Math & English Expires after 1 year from high school graduation

17. DE classes prepare students for college-level courses (MATH 0311 & ENGL 0312) Start with a ‘0’ (MATH 0311 & ENGL 0312) Do not count towards degree requirements or GPA Courses are worth 3 credit hours & impact part-time vs full time status Only an advisor can register students into these classes Enrollment is recommended every semester until complete Cannot drop DE courses without seeing advisor

18. MATH 1320 MATH 1319 STAT 1380 Math Options MATH 2301 MATH 1312 MATH 2313 MATH 1411 MATH 1508* MATH 1320 DE MATH 0311 (16 weeks) College Level Courses Developmental Courses OR ABE NCBM M031 (4 weeks)ABE MATH 0311 (12 weeks)

19. COMM 1611 Writing Options RWS 1302 RWS 1301 RWS 1601 DE ENGL 0312 (16 weeks) College Level Courses Developmental Courses OR ABE NCBE E021 (4 weeks)ABE ENGL 0312 (12 weeks)

20. SOCI 1301 PSYC 1301 Reading Intensive Options HIST 1301 POLS 2310 DE ENGL 0312 (16 weeks) College Level Courses Developmental Courses OR ABE NCBE E021 (4 weeks)ABE ENGL 0312 (12 weeks) HIST 1302 POLS 2311

21. Core Curriculum -Circle your selection -Dual Credit or AP Pending

22. 42-semester credit hour core curriculum required Specific core courses required depending on major Must earn ‘C’ or better Texas Common Core – will transfer to any Texas public institution

23. This part of the presentation will help you through the advising process Take out your placement sheet Take out your core sheet Have a pencil or pen ready for note taking

24. 6 credits total Students whose secondary education was in English  RWS 1301 – Rhetoric and Composition I  RWS 1302 – Rhetoric and Composition II  *RWS 1601 - Rhetoric, Composition & Communication  *COMM 1611 – Written and Oral Communication * Not recommended for most majors: RWS 1302 may be a pre-req for other courses Students whose secondary education was not in English  ESOL 1311 – Expository English Composition-Speakers ESL (C)  ESOL 1312 - Research & Critical Writing Speakers ESL (C)

25. 3-5 credits (choice of one class depending on major)  MATH 1319 – Math in the Modern World  MATH 1320 – Mathematics for Social Sciences I  MATH 1508 – Pre-calculus  MATH 1411 – Calculus I  MATH 2301 – Math for Social Sciences II  MATH 2326 – Differential Equations  STAT 1380 – Descriptive and Inferential Statistics  STAT 2480 – Statistical Methods Business, PSYC B.A., CRIJ and Pre-Nursing Most Liberal Arts majors except PSYC and CRIJ Science, Engineering, PSYC B.S., and Education 4-8 Math Education: Grades 4-8 English & Social Studies & EC-6: Generalist, Bilingual & Special Education Business

26. 6 credits total – 2 lectures and 1 lab required  ESCI 1301  ESCI 1101  ESCI 1102  GEOG 1306  GEOL 1211  GEOL 1111  GEOL 1212  GEOL 1112  GEOL 1230  GEOL 1231  GEOL 1313  GEOL 1103  GEOL 1314  GEOL 1104  HSCI 2302  HSCI 2303  PHYS 1403  PHYS 1404  PHYS 2420  PHYS 2421  ASTR 1307  ASTR 1308  ASTR 1107  BIOL 1203  BIOL 1103  BIOL 1204  BIOL 1104  BIOL 1305  BIOL 1107  BIOL 1306  BIOL 1108  BIOL 2311  BIOL 2111  BIOL 2313  BIOL 2113  CHEM 1305  CHEM 1105  CHEM 1306  CHEM 1106  CHEM1407  CHEM 1408 Elementary Astronomy Introductory/Human Biology General/Organismal Biology Human Anatomy/ Physiology I & II General Chemistry I & II Introductory Chemistry I & II Introduction to Environmental Sciences Physical Geography Principals of Earth Science Blue Planet/Natural Hazards Introduction to Physical/Historical Geology Fund. Of Nutrition/ Wellness Dynamics General Physics I & II Introductory Mechanics/ Electromagnetism Which science to take? These courses have math pre-requisites Six (6) credit hours fulfill core requirements, based on major some students will need to take more Sequence and labs are required for specific majors- see advisor Two (2) non-related science courses can be taken IF the major allows- see advisor

27. 3 credits (choice of one class)  ENGL 2311 - British Literature to late 1700s  ENGL 2312 - British Literature late 1700s to present  ENGL 2313 - Introduction to American Fiction  ENGL 2314 - Introduction to American Drama  ENGL 2318 - Introduction to American Poetry  FREN 2322 – The Making of the “Other Americas”  HIST 2301 - World History to 1500  HIST 2302 - World History since 1500  PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy  PHIL 2306 – Ethics  RS 1301 – Introduction to Religious Studies  SPAN 2340 – Seeing & Naming: Conversations about Latin American Culture  WS 2300 – Introduction to Women’s Studies  WS 2350 – Global Feminism Almost all courses in the Humanities Core block are sophomore level. Wait until you are a sophomore to take these. Recommended for ENGL/CRWI with Secondary Ed minors Recommended for HIST and Social Studies majors The pre-requisite course for these courses is RWS 1302 Recommended for PHIL & BUSN majors

28. 3 credits (choice of one class)  ART 1300 – Art Appreciation  ARTH 1305 – History of World Art to 1500  ARTH 1306 – History of World Art since 1500  MUSL 1321 – Introduction to Music History  MUSL 1324 – Music in Western Societies  MUSL 1327 – Jazz to Rock  DANC 1304 – Dance Appreciation  FILM 1390 – Introduction to the Art of Motion Picture  THEA 1313 - Introduction to Theatre Arts Recommended for Art majors Departmental Approval Required

29. 6 credits (both classes are required)  HIST 1301 – History of the U.S. to 1865  HIST 1302 – History of the U.S. since 1865 These are reading intensive courses!

30. 6 credits (both classes are required)  POLS 2310 – Introduction to Politics  POLS 2311 – American Government and Politics These are reading intensive courses!

31. 3 credits (choice of one class)  ANTH 1301- Introduction to Physical Anthropology  ANTH 1302- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology  CE 2326- Economics for Engineers & Scientists  COMM 2350 – Mass Media and Society  ECON 2303 - Principles of Economics  ECON 2304 - Principles of Economics  ANTH/SOCI 1310- Cultural Geography  EDPC 1301 – Introduction To Educational Psychology  EDU 1342 – Action Research in Classrooms  ANTH/ENGL/LING 2320 – Introduction to Linguistics  LING 2340- Language Inside and Out: Select Topics  PSYC 1301- Introduction to Psychology  SOCI 1301- Introduction to Sociology Recommended for PSYC majors Recommended for ANTH majors Recommended for Social Studies and HIST majors with Secondary Ed minor ECON recommended for BUSN majors Recommended for LING majors Recommended for ENGR majors Recommended for SOCI majors These are reading intensive courses!

32. 6 credits (choice of two classes)  BUSN 1301- Introduction to Global Business  COMM 1301 – Public Speaking  COMM 1302 – Business and Professional Communication  CS 1310 – Introduction to Computer Programming  CS 1320 – Computer Programming Science/Engineering  SCI 1301 – Inquiry in Math/Science & the Process of Learning  UNIV 1301- Seminar Critical Inquiry Recommended for BUSN majors Recommended for Computer Science majors Recommended for most other majors – take first semester

33. SSSP

34. What is the SSSP? A Federally-funded program that assists, encourages and supports students while they earn an undergraduate degree Provides academic and social programs aimed at enhancing the college experience First-generation college students - The first person in your family to attend college U.S. citizen or permanent resident Income criteria established by the Federal government Demonstrated Academic Need Program Requirements to Participate

35. Advantages for Students Tutoring (Math, English & Science) Computer Lab Center Priority Registration Learning Communities Cultural Activities Campus Involvement UNION WEST - Room 211 (915) 747-5349

36. How to participate Your Advisor will let you know if you qualify for the SSSP Program You will have an opportunity to meet with SSSP staff on Thursday to decide if you want to participate!

37. utep_aac The Big 3: English (RWS1301), Math & University Seminar IF AVAILABLE Follow the core curriculum and degree plan Enroll in 15 credit hours Pay Attention to class start dates Pay Attention to on-line, hybrid and lecture course formats Avoid time conflicts : work schedule and other outside responsibilities

38. utep_aac Course detail information is for illustration purposes only CRN Subject and Course Number CreditsDaysTime Building and Room Number 12295 RWS 13013TR TR 9:00-10:20 amLART 301 15698 UNIV 13013TR 10:30 – 11:50 amEDUC 201 14587 MATH 03113 MWF9:00 – 9:50 am EDUC 302 15789HIST 13013 MWF 10:00 – 10:50 amUGLC 206 16879 FILM 13903 MWF11:00 – 11:50 am LARTS 209 Learning Communities

39. (Not an existing Learning Community) Your advisor will let you know about your Learning Community options! LC’s enroll students together in two or three linked courses as a scheduled block LC’s allow students to make friends, form study groups, work closely with faculty, and connect ideas across courses Concurrent enrollment in all sections is required

40.  Save money!  Graduate sooner and start your career more quickly!  Open your summers for internships and work.  Do you plan to work fewer than 20 hours?  Do you have reliable transportation?  Did you do well in high school? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, consider taking 15 credit hours each semester! Talk to your academic advisor for more information

41. utep_aac Are you pending any AP, Dual Credit, or IB course credit? Make note of possible courses for which you are pending credit DO NOT REGISTER for any of these courses or for any courses in the corresponding sequence

42. Year Three: Fall 15 hrs. Spring15 hrs. Summer Total90 hrs. Year One: Fall 15 hrs. Spring15 hrs. Summer Total30 hrs. Year Two: Fall 15 hrs. Spring15 hrs. Summer Total60 hrs. Year Four: Fall 15 hrs. Spring15 hrs. Summer Total120 hrs. utep_aac