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Welcome to New Student Group Advising

Welcome to New Student Group Advising. The Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering. Created By: The Engineering Advising Center Staff. Engineering Advising Center. Staff: Jeanette Sorensen , Director Marissa Blas , Advisor Barbara DiPaolo, Admin. Asst . Janelyn Orellana , Peer Advisor

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Welcome to New Student Group Advising

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  1. Welcome to New Student Group Advising The Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Created By: The Engineering Advising Center Staff

  2. Engineering Advising Center Staff: Jeanette Sorensen, Director Marissa Blas, Advisor Barbara DiPaolo, Admin. Asst. Janelyn Orellana, Peer Advisor Karina Diestra , Peer Advisor Location: TBE-A 207 Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Evening advising appointments are available upon request)

  3. How to Contact Us • Phone:(702) 895-2522 • Fax: (702) 895-1436 • Email: advising@egr.unlv.edu • Web: www.egr.unlv.edu/advising

  4. What is your major? • Civil Engineering • Construction Management • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Minors: • Entertainment Engineering • Comp Science • Engineering Sciences

  5. Our Responsibilities • Help you clarify your interests, values, and goals • Coaching you on the skills you will need to succeed in college and prepare for your career • Provide you with accurate information about policies and procedures • Provide you with an outline of degree requirements and regular progress reports • Refer you to various campus resources as needed • Be your advocate • Uphold CONFIDENTIALITY (FERPA)

  6. Your Responsibilities • Meet with/contact an Advisor/Mentor each semester • A HOLD is placed on your registration until you meet with an advisor (Oct. & Mar.) • Be prepared for your advising sessions • Bring a pen! • Bring questions • Look at the course schedule beforehand • Attend and study hard for your classes! • Let your adviser know if you are having difficulties in school (early prevention!) • Read the undergraduate catalog

  7. “Must Have” Tools for Success • Undergraduate Catalog(available on paper & the web) • Course Listing(available on the web) • The Engineering Survival 101 Guide • Your Major’s Degree Sheet/Flow Chart • A calendar or organizer • Form a regular “Study Group” • Membership to one of the Engineering Student Groups

  8. What is in the “Catalog”? • Academic Policies/Calendar • Course descriptions/prerequisites • Math, English & Chemistry placement requirements • You are responsible for knowing all of the information in the UNLV Undergraduate Catalog as well as the UNLV Student Code of Conduct

  9. GPA Requirements for the College of Engineering: 2.5 Minimum • College Probation GPA between 2.0-2.49. • University Probation GPA below a 2.0/GPB below 0. • University Suspension GPB below -15.00. Out of UNLV for 1yr minimum.

  10. Minimum Grade Policy • Engineering Students must earn a “C” or better in ALL “pre-major” and “prerequisite courses.” Check the catalog for minimum grades requirements for your major. • Contact an advisor if you should earn below a “C”in any class

  11. More Policies… • Repeat Policy • You may repeat a course once to have the first grade expunged from your GPA. The second grade will replace the first grade in your GPA • Withdrawal Policy • If you “drop” a course after the first instruction week a “W” grade will be reflected on your transcript

  12. More Policies… • Multicultural/International Requirement • Refer to the list for “double dipper courses” • Humanities, Social Science, Fine Arts • Pre-Major vs. Advanced Standing • Entering students are “pre-majors” until they complete a series of required courses with a min. grade of “C”, then they may declare “advanced standing” in their major • Faculty Mentoring • Required for MEG and CEG students prior to registering

  13. What is a “credit”? • A credit is the semester hours, which is defined as one fifty minute lecture a week for semester • Lectures: 3 hour in class = 3 credits • Labs: 3 hours in a lab = 0-1 credit

  14. Time Management • Balance school, work, and home responsibilities! • Full-time Student = 12+ credits/semester 12 cr + 24/36 hrs of study time = 36/48 hrs you will need to commit to coursework **DO NOT work more than 20 hrs/week if you are taking 12+ credits, or your grades will suffer!** • Working more than 30 hrs/week? DO NOT take more than 9 credits per semester!

  15. Student Resources • Minority Engineering Program (MEP) • Engineering Writing Center (TBE – A207) • Financial Aid (SSC - 2nd Fl) • Career Services (SSC 301) • Tutoring Services (SSC – 1st Fl) • Disability Resource Center (SSC 137) • Student Counseling Services (SSC 107) • Student Involvement & Activities (MSU) • New Student Orientation (Aug 24 & 25)

  16. Scholarships/Financial Aid • Make sure to complete the following forms each year (Due Feb. 1st): • FAFSA – Federal Financial Aid Form • UNLV Scholarship Application Form • Apply for the Stocker Scholarship form is available at the Engineering Advising Center • Applications are due June 1st and November 1st

  17. Placement Requirements • ENGLISH and MATH: • SAT/ACT, ACT Residual, Departmental Exams or AP scores are used for placement into English and Math courses • CHEM 121/L: • You will need to take a placement test For more info go to Chemistry website: http://sciences.unlv.edu/Chemistry/

  18. What Classes Should I Take My First Semester? • Depending upon placement scores -- a typical schedule for Freshmen would be 12-16 credits comprised of: • MATH • ENGLISH • ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE • SCIENCE • US & NV Constitution • -PSC 101/ HIST 100… • Social Sciences • PSY 101, ANT 101, SOC 101…

  19. How do I read the class schedule? Look at Course name / Call # / # of credits / Time & Date / Location / Instructor ENG 101 60847 COMP I 3 11:30-1:00 T/R CBC-A 145 SMITH

  20. Map out your schedule Write down the 5-digit “Call Numbers” for preferred sections Go to WWW.UNLV.EDU and click on “On-line Registration” Enter social security #, then pin (yymm) Chose “Add Courses” or “Search for Open Classes” Enter Call Number for each class Print out a copy of your schedule when finished How do I register for classes?

  21. Problems Registering? • Holds • Unable to add classes • “You do not meet the Pre- or Co-reqs”

  22. Registering Solutions • All Holds Removed? Admissions/Advising? • For Pre-reqs/Co-reqs • Remember to register for course co-requisites first! Refer to the catalog. • Add LAB or DISCUSSION Groups before adding the corresponding lectures • If you DO NOT meet the prereqs for a course you will need Departmental approval • If you DO meet the prereqs for a course and cannot add the class, then contact the Advising Center for assistance

  23. TO DO List • Register for Classes • Print your Class Schedule prior to the start of classes • Obtain your REBEL CARD (MSU) • Get a Parking Permit (www.thepermitstore.com) • Locate classrooms prior to the first day of classes • Purchase textbooks/school supplies • Obtain a UNLV Computer Lab Account (at any lab) • Activate your UNLV Email (Rebel Mail) account

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