Engineering Your Future

1. Engineering Your Future Presented by the Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support

2. Welcome Class of 2014! Today • Academic Advising and Resources • University Policies • Clark School of Engineering Policies • Clark School of Engineering Benchmarks • General Education (CORE) Course Requirements • How to Build Your Schedule Tomorrow • Introduction to UM Technology • Registration

3. Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support Office • Suite 1131 in Glenn L. Martin Hall • Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm www.eng.umd.edu/current/advising/ • How our office supports students: • Advise undecided Engineering students • General education (CORE) questions • University policies and procedures • Lower level engineering courses • Transfer credit evaluations • Maintaining student records • Online Forms • Curriculum sheets • 4-year degree plans • Internal major change • Exception to Policy • Permission to Enroll (at another institution) • Double Degree Forms • Graduation Forms

4. Majors and Minors 9 Undergraduate Majors • Aerospace • Bioengineering • Chemical & Bio-molecular • Civil & Environmental • Computer • Electrical • Fire Protection • Materials Science • Mechanical 5 Minors • Engineering Leadership • International Engineering • Nanotechnology • Project Management • Nuclear Engineering

5. What if your ‘major’ is undecided engineering? • First year of coursework is essentially the same for all engineering majors • Your advisor will make referrals based upon your interests • Declare no later than the end of your third semester

6. Academic Advising • Each semester, engineering students must have a registration block lifted by their primary academic advisor prior to registration • Your registration date and time is posted on MyUM • Academics & Testudo Tab • Registration dates and times are based on the total number of credits earned • Students are responsible for knowing when they can register and for meeting with their advisor PRIOR to their registration date and time

7. Academic Advising In the Clark School of Engineering, there are two types of advisors. Departmental Advisor • A departmental advisor is a faculty or staff member from your engineering major who you will meet with prior to registering each semester • Departmental advisors are available to help you with course evaluation, research opportunities, technical elective selection, and 4-year plan questions • For students with a declared major, the departmental advisor is your primary advisor

8. Academic Advising The other type of advisor is: UA&AS Advisor • Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support (UA&AS) advisors represent the entire college • They are available to help with general questions, policy violations, General Education requirements, major changes, etc. • For students who are undecided engineering, the UA&AS advisor is your primary advisor and will remove your registration block, until you have declared your major

9. Advisor Responsibilities • Facilitate degree and class decision-making • Offer and explain all related options • Serve as a referral agent • Help navigate campus and college resources • Respond without judgment • Provide information on academic requirements needed for graduation

10. Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Engineering Advising 10. Full Name & UID: in all advising correspondence 9. Utilize the wealth of UM resources available to you 8. Maintain a file of all important academic documents 7. Make regular contact with your advisor 6. Follow thru on referrals made by your advisor

11. Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Engineering Advising 5. Come prepared for advising with a list of courses you wish to take and questions about your curriculum or major choice 4. Check your email and MyUM Messages regularly 3. Utilize Degree Navigator and the UA&AS website to stay familiar with your degree requirements 2. Be proactive and ask for help when needed 1. Take responsibility for your academic decisions, progress and success

12. University Policies Repeat Policy • Students may repeat up to 18 credit hours • Any course may be attempted twice (repeated once) • A “W” counts as an attempt • Both attempts and grades earned will appear on transcript • Both attempts are calculated into the cumulative GPA… …except for courses originally taken during your first 24 credits, in which case there is a grace period. If the course is repeated, only the higher grade will count in your UM GPA.

13. Calculating GPA • GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of quality points accumulated in all courses by the total number of credits attempted in those courses. • Quality points are determined by multiplying the number of credits for a course by the numerical value (grade points) of the grade earned. • Let’s say that you took ENGL101, a three credit course, and earned a grade of C- • To determine the number of quality points earned for ENGL101: • 3 (credits) x 2 (grade points) = 6 quality points earned for this course

14. Example of Grade Replacement Credits: 14 (1st semester) + 16 (2nd semester) – 7 (can’t double count credits of courses that are repeated) 23 total QP: 22 (1st semester) + 32 (2nd semester) – 4 (for classes being repeated) 50 total 50 (quality points) ÷ 23 (credits) = 2.174 GPA

15. University Policies Student Academic Success Policy • All students are required to create a 4-Year Plan • Your 4-year plan is your personal map for registration and progression toward a timely graduation; it is a flexible plan which can be adjusted as needed

16. University Policies Drop Policy • After the schedule adjustment period ends, students cannot drop more than 4 credits in any given semester • Dropping a course (withdrawing) results in a ‘W’ on your transcript • In the event of an extenuating circumstance, students may withdraw from all classes one time Probation and Dismissal Policies • Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 are placed on academic probation for the following semester • Students who do not raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 during their probationary semester will be academically dismissed from the university and the Clark School of Engineering

17. Engineering Policies Graduation Policies • 2.0 (C+, C, C-) or better in all technical courses (non-CORE) • 120 credits minimum (124 credits minimum for Aerospace) • No more than ½ of your UM degree credits can be from a community college • All degree applicable courses must be regular grading method • Graduation will be denied if any Incompletes (I) or No Grades (NG) have not been resolved Non-Maryland Coursework Policy • A ‘Permission to Enroll’ (PTE) form must be submitted and approved prior to taking any course at another institution • Students MUST be in good academic standing (GPA ≥ 2.0) • Students must meet all prerequisites for the requested course

18. CORE Folder We will now distribute CORE folders for everyone. Please locate the Benchmark Contract and the FERPA Release Form in the front pocket. Have a writing utensil available.

19. Benchmarks A benchmark is a progress indicator that looks at coursework completed by a certain point in a student’s academic career 45 Credit Review • After 45 UM credits (excluding AP and transfer credits), all Engineering students must meet the following requirements: • Completion of the following gateway courses: • ENGL101 • At least one Distributive Studies course from Humanities or Social Sciences (HL, HA, HO, SH, SB, or IE) • MATH141 (Calculus II) with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-) • ENES100 (Intro ENGR Design)with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-) • PHYS161 (Physics I) with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-) • CHEM135 (Chemistry for ENGR)with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-) • Only one gateway course may be repeated and that course may only be repeated once. A grade of ‘W’ (Withdrawal) counts as an attempt. • A minimum grade point average of 2.0

20. Benchmarks 2nd & 3rd Benchmarks • The 2nd and 3rd benchmarks evaluate coursework completed by the end of the second and fourth semesters after you are initially reviewed for the 45 Credit Review. • Each benchmark specifies course criteria that must be met for satisfactory progress. Failure to meet the benchmark requirements could jeopardize one’s status as a student in the Clark School. • Students can track their benchmark progress on Degree Navigator. • Find additional information at: www.eng.umd.edu/current/advising/degree-plan Your signature on this form today acknowledges your understanding of these performance reviews!

21. Student Rights Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) a.k.a. Buckley Amendment • You have the right to inspect your education records and seek to correct these records where appropriate • You have the right to limit disclosure of your education records to others without your written consent (if you are at least 18 years old) You must COMPLETE the FERPA release form • Print your name and date on the form • It is your choice whether or not to sign giving UA&AS permission to discuss your academic records with your parent/guardian, if they request information.

22. CORE Folder Please open your CORE folder to page 2.

23. CORE - Fundamental Studies • Introduction to Writing • Attempt course within first 30 credits, complete course within first 60 credits • Exemptions: • SAT: Critical Reading score 670 or above • AP English Language & Composition Test score equal to 4 or 5 • Transfer credit from another institution • Mathematics • Attempt course within first 30 credits, complete course within first 60 credits • Professional Writing • Required for all engineering students • Taken after 60 credits earned

24. CORE - Distributive Studies • Humanities and the Arts • 3 courses required • Social Sciences and History • 3 courses required • *Only ONE (IE) course (3 credits) may count towards CORE • Human Cultural Diversity • 1 course required • Can be satisfied by one of the 6 distributive studies courses if chosen carefully

25. CORE - Distributive and Advanced Studies • Science and Mathematics • 3 courses required • Courses in this category are satisfied by Engineering major requirements! • Advanced Studies • Two upper level 3-credit courses outside of your major (may include an approved CORE Capstone course) • See your individual major curriculum sheet or an advisor for further guidelines

26. Math Placement • The Clark School of Engineering relies on the Math Placement Exam results to place students into the most appropriate math course for the coming semester • Confirmed AP or IB scores on your UM transcript or official score reports may override MPE results • If there is a discrepancy between MPE results and AP/IB scores, please discuss this with an advisor • Engineering does not consider Math SAT results in determining math placement

27. Math Placement Exam (MPE) Results • Your MPE eligibility is highlighted • Highest math eligibility is MATH140 for this exam • Acceptable sequence of lower-level math courses: MATH003 MATH015 MATH115 MATH140 MATH220 is NOT acceptable as Calculus I • Required sequence for most engineering degrees MATH140 MATH141 MATH241 MATH246MATH340 MATH341

28. Math Placement Exam Students may retake the Math Placement Exam • May only retake the MPE once per semester • Utilize the MPE practice test and resources provided to help you prepare for your retake • Must request the retake via email at: place@math.umd.edu • Include your name and UID in the email • More information and resources are available at: www.math.umd.edu/undergraduate/credit/placement.html

29. UMD Transcript AP/IB and Transfer Credits • Your transcript reflects what we have on record for you • If you feel it is missing information, speak with your advisor tomorrow • If there are courses on your transcript that you do not understand, speak with an advisor tomorrow • Examples include PHYS141, PSYC100, GVPT170, ENGL240

30. Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB) On the front: • The purple boxes refer to required major courses/labs • A sample schedule is provided in the blue box • Basic outline for most students, adjustable for all majors • Utilize the ENGL101 box to determine whether or not you are exempt from the Fundamental English requirement (FE) On the back: • The blue boxes refer to optional courses • The red boxes refer to special program courses which are required

31. Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB) Math course selection • AP/IB Credit • Depending upon your AP/IB score, you may have earned credit for MATH140 and/or MATH141 • You may elect to retake a math course for which you have earned credit • MATH340 and MATH341 are courses available by invite only • Students in the Honors Programs may register for “H” versions of math courses • Input your math course into the first green box MATH140 MATH141 MATH241 MATH246 MATH340 MATH341

32. Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB) Fundamental English requirement (FE) • Exemptions from the FE requirement • SAT Critical Reading score • AP Language and Composition score • Students in the Honors Programs may register for the “H” version of ENGL101 • Must be attempted in your first 30 credits at UM • Bioengineering students should take ENGL101 in the spring Engineering Sciences courses (ENES100 and 102) • Co-requisite of MATH140 • ENES100 or 102 may be taken in the Fall • Electrical, Computer and Chemical Engineers require only ENES100 • Students in the Honors Programs should register for ENES102H

33. Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB) General Chemistry for Engineers (CHEM135) • Co-requisite of MATH115 • Exemption from CHEM135 • AP score of a 5 OR IB score of a 6 or a 7 • Computer Engineers should take CMSC131 • Take CHEM135 in the spring General Chemistry Lab for Engineers (CHEM136) • Required for Chemical, Material Science, and Bioengineering • Exemption from CHEM136 • AP score of a 4 OR IB score of a 5

34. Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB) Other Exemptions • ENEE140: Exemption exam offered OR AP exemption • JAVA A: score of a 5 • JAVA AB: score of a 4 OR 5 • CMSC131: Exemption exam offered OR AP exemption • JAVA A: score of a 5 • JAVA AB: score of a 4 OR 5 • Contact the department for more information about exemption exams

35. Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB) CORE General Education Options • Before tomorrow, please input 8-10 options in the orange boxes of courses for which you would be willing to register Optional Course Offerings • Undecided students are recommended to register for a one-credit seminar first semester (e.g. ENES181, UNIV100, ENES 182) ordepartmental one-credit courses of interest • Many optional courses are only offered in the fall semester Special Program Courses • Involvement with multiple special programs may require speaking with an advisor due to limit of 17 credits

36. How to Thrive Amongst the Competition • Manage your time efficiently for study, classes, rest and recreation • Go to class every day! • Meet with your professors after class and during office hours • Get involved! • Start growing your professional career now • consider a co-op experience or internship • consider a study abroad experience

37. Expectations for Tomorrow • Arrive on time!! • Bring: • your completed FSB • all materials you received today • a writing utensil • a copy of any AP/IB scores not listed on your transcript, if able to obtain them tonight

38. Show What You Know! • Question #2 • In order to complete 120 credits in 4 years, how many credits would you need to take each fall and spring semester? • Answer • 15 credits per semester (for 8 semesters) • Question #1 • How many credits do you need to complete to earn an Engineering degree? • Answer • 120 credits (124 for Aerospace majors) • Question #3 • What is an IE course and how many can be used to satisfy CORE? • Answer • Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues • Only ONE (3) credit IE course will apply towards CORE

39. Show What You Know! • Question #4 • Who is your primary advisor once you declare a major? • Answer • Your departmental advisor • Question #5 • In which Math course must you achieve a 2.0 for the 45 Credit Review? • Answer • Math141 • Question #6 • What is the co-requisite for ENES100? • Answer • Math140

40. Show What You Know! • Question #7 • Which AP scores can be used for registration tomorrow? • Answer • Only Confirmed AP scores on your UM transcript or official score reports • Question #8 • What should you bring to orientation tomorrow? • Answer • Everything! (CORE Folder, FSB, MPE Letter, list of desired courses, pen/pencil)

41. Go Terps!