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Welcome to University Studies/UAAC. Elaine Matuszek Associate Director. Virginia Tech Structure. Agriculture and Life Sciences Architecture and Urban Studies Pamplin College of Business Engineering Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Natural Resources & Environment Science.
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Welcome to University Studies/UAAC Elaine Matuszek Associate Director
Virginia Tech Structure • Agriculture and Life Sciences • Architecture and Urban Studies • Pamplin College of Business • Engineering • Liberal Arts & Human Sciences • Natural Resources & Environment • Science
“Major” – “College” • University Studies (US); University Academic Advising Center (UAAC) • Serves 3 populations of students • Professional Academic Advisors • 60 credits earned – students must be in a degree granting major
Advising Matters inUniversity Studies • Student-focused • Help students clarify academic & long-term goals • Assist students in the decision-making process • Provide appropriate information and referrals
Majors Restricted for Internal Transfer • Architecture + Design majors • Pamplin College of Business: - ALL Majors except Economics • Engineering: General, and all College of Engineering departments including Computer Science. • Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise • Music (audition required) • Biological Sciences
Curriculum for Liberal Education (CLE) • 1st-Year Writing • Cultural Traditions and Values • Social Sciences • Natural Sciences w/Labs • Mathematics • Fine Arts • Courses with Global Perspectives
First-Year Class Schedule • First Second SemesterSemester First-Year Writing First-Year Writing Mathematics Mathematics Natural Science (Lab) Natural Science (Lab) Social Science Social Science Humanities/Elective Major-Specific Course/ Elective
UNIV 1824: Pathways to Success – Exploring Your Future • FYE is a nation-wide initiative • University Studies’ First-Year-Experience course is part ofthe VT “Pathways to Success” initiative • Designed to help students adjust to the challenges of the University, including topics unique to US majors
ORIENTATION • Critical first part of the student’s Virginia Tech experience • University Studies’ pre-Orientation course request web site (May-June) • Confirm courses with advisor (July) • Important to report all credit: AP, IB, dual enrollment
Prospective University Studies’ Students: 2014 Information
Information and Resources • Web site - www.uaac.vt.edu • Email - university.studies@vt.edu • IM– UAACatVT