The Henry Samueli School of Engineering New Student Advising 2015-2016

1. The Henry Samueli School of EngineeringNew Student Advising2015-2016

2. As a courtesy to all orientation attendees, please silence all electronic equipment. • Restroom Facilities Thank You!

3. Change of Major • Engineering will NOT be processing changes of major during orientation. Interested students need to attend the session for their ORIGINAL major and apply at the end of their first year • Current Engineering students may consult counseling regarding change WITHIN Engineering

4. Purpose of orientation • Prepare students for fall quarter • Explain academic requirements and standards • Explain policies and procedures • Provide UGSA contact information • Develop a plan of study for fall • Enroll in classes for fall

5. UCI Academic Structure Each academic unit provides academic counseling to their majors. They also make all decisions regarding their courses. Arts Biological Sciences Business Engineering Information and Computer Sciences Physical Sciences Social Ecology Social Sciences Health Sciences

6. Admissions Financial Aid Registrar Housing Learning & Academic Resource Center Counseling Center Career Services Parking Disability Services Student Health UCI Libraries Important Offices & Departments These offices serve the entire student body. As long as you are an enrolled UCI student, you may take advantage of these resources.

7. Helpful Websites • Myadmissions • Final requirements for fall • www.eng.uci.edu • SPOP presentation • Department information • plaza.eng.uci.edu • Teaching plans • Course information • Program information • New student checklist • Deadlines • www.testingcenter.uci.edu

8. Preparing for Fall Quarter

9. Health Insurance • Students are automatically enrolled in USHIP • Students can “waive out” of the plan if they can demonstrate they have comparable coverage • Must submit request online by Sept 11th • Complete details available at Student Health Center at: www.shs.uci.edu

10. Paying tuition and fees • Fee Deadline: Sep. 15th, 4:00 p.m. (in person), 5:00pm (online) • Not a postmark deadline! • Paperless Billing: pay ZOTBill online • https://zotaccount.uci.edu • or type “zotaccount” on main UCI web page to view • If you have Financial Aid… • Aid is applied to fees automatically once you enroll in 6 minimum required units (MRU’s) • Must enroll in 6 MRU’s by fee deadline • Must enroll in 12 units by start of classes (Sept 24th)

11. You should have already… • Sent ALL transcripts to Admissions and Engineering Student Affairs • Due Date: July 1st • Sent all AP and IB scores to Admission • Due Date: July 15th • Taken placement tests: • Analytical Writing • MAPP • Math 2A – if necessary • ENGR 1A **holds have been placed by Admissions

12. Math Assessment for Phyiscs Placement • SCORE: 12/16 to enroll in Physics 7C • Cannot enroll in any physics course without MAPP • AP test scores for Physics C (4 or 5) will waive MAPP requirement • Cleared to enroll 3 business days after test • Test is online www.testingcenter.uci.edu

13. ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY REFRESHER COURSE – ENGR 1A • Who takes it? • Civil, Environmental, Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Science, Electrical • Chem AP score 4 or higher = ENGR1A credit • Chem AP score 2 or 3 = ENGR 1A placement • 85% mastery required for ENGR1A • 100% mastery = 5% extra credit All other majors take Chem 1A or no Chem at all (CSE/CpE). www.aleks.com/uci/engchem

14. CHEMISTRY 1A

15. How we determine math placement… • SAT Math score: • 450 & below = Math 1A • 451 – 599 = Math 1B • 600+ = Math 2A • Below 600 – encouraged to take placement test for possible start in Math 2A* *Not starting in Math 2A could result in a 5 year plan of study

16. ALEKS for Calculus placement Encouraged for ALL students regardless of placement Provides learning modules for review www.testingcenter.uci.edu

17. AP Exams • We also use AP exams for course credit and/or placement • For example: • Calculus AP AB score 3 = Math 2A placement • Calculus AP AB score 4 or 5 = Math 2B placement • Calculus AP BC score 3 = Math 2B placement • Calculus AP BC score 4 or 5 = Math 2D placement For a complete listing of AP exams, please check the online catalogue

18. Things to do… • Get your UC photo ID card – The Hill in Student Center • Update local address with Registrar’s Office • Complete FIRST training tutorial (hold will be placed if not completed by Sept 22) www.healtheducation.uci.edu/firstcourseonly • Visit laptops.eng.uci.edu for information on laptop requirements

19. On Campus • Move-In Days (Sept 19th and 20th ) • Welcome Week (Sept 21st – Sept 23rd) • New Student Convocation • Mon Sept 21st, 9:00 a.m., Bren Events Center • Deans Welcome • Following New Student Convocation • Classes begin Thursday, Sept 24th! • Labs and discussions will begin after 1st lecture

20. Academic Requirements

21. University of California Requirements • Entry Level Writing Requirement • American History and Institutions • Most new students have satisfied this requirement with high school courses. • International students: see an Academic Counselor for information on satisfying this requirement. All UC students must complete these requirements.

22. University of California Requirements To meet Entry Level Writing Requirement: • Pass UC Analytical Writing placement exam • International students must take the Academic English placement exam • AC ENG courses taken through IUPP will be applied Requirement is already met if you: • Scored 3, 4 or 5 on either AP English exam • Scored 680 or higher on SAT Reasoning WR • Scored 5 or higher on IB Higher-Level English A exam • Scored 6 or higher on IB Standard Level English • Scored 30 or higher on ACT combined Eng/WR • Completed college-level English Composition course prior to entering UCI ELWR must be completed by the end of the 4th quarter – students taking AC ENG courses will be allowed additional quarters if necessary

23. University of California Requirements To meet American History & Institutions Requirement: • Complete 2 UCI courses • US Government (Political Science 21A) & 1 US History course (Hist 40A, 40B or 40C) • Complete 3 UCI courses • Hist 40A, 40B & 40C Requirement is already met if you: • Completed 1 year of high school US History; OR • Completed 1 high school semester each of US History and US Government; OR • Scored of 3, 4 or 5 on AP US History • Scored 550 or  on SAT II American History • Completion of requirement at another CA institution

24. American History & Institutions Requirement This requirement is reviewed by Admissions Check UCI transcript to verify this requirement is satisfied. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure this requirement is met.

25. UC Irvine Requirements • Complete a minimum of 180 quarter units • 2.0 GPA* • in all University of California courses • in all engineering courses required • in all upper division courses required • Residency Requirement • 36 of last 45 units earned must be from UCI *CHP requires a 3.2 GPA.

26. UC Irvine Requirements • GE Requirements • HSSoE Requirements

27. UC Irvine Requirements General Education Categories: I Writing II Science and Technology III Social and Behavioral Sciences IV Arts and Humanties V Quantitative, Symbolic, and Computational Reasoning VI Language Other Than English VII Multicultural Studies VIII International/Global Issues

28. I. Writing Requirement • Lower Division: 2 courses • Must be completed before the beginning of the 7th quarter, “C” or better • Writing 37 and 39C OR • Writing 39B and 39C • Students with a “B” or better in 37 or 39B can opt to take Writing 30, 31, or 38 instead of 39C* • Students placed into WR 37 must take WR 37 (WR 39A and 39B are not an option) *This option MAY not apply to students in Campuswide Honors Program.

29. I. Writing Requirement cont… • Upper Division: 1 course • Complete one upper division approved Writing course with a “W” suffix • Minimum “C” grade • Some upper division courses have major restrictions • ALL Engineering students must take E190W with the exception of BME: P , EECS & CSE

30. II. Science and Technology • Must complete 3 courses from list: • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Earth System Science • Physics • Social Ecology Engineering students will meet this requirement while completing your program of study.

31. Anthropology Economics Geography Interdisciplinary Linguistics Political Science Psychology Social Ecology Sociology III. Social & Behavioral Sciences Must complete 3 courses from list *Civil & Environmental majors will complete this Category with major requirements – Econ 20A, 20B & SE 8. *ME and AE majors will take Econ 20A. *CHP students will complete Honors Social Science Core.

32. IV. Arts and Humanities • Must complete 3 courses from list • Arts • Humanities • Interdisciplinary • Literature

33. V. Quantitative, Symbolic, and Computational Reasoning • Take one course from each area plus 1 additional from either area: • Va. Quantitative Literacy • Vb. Formal Reasoning Engineering students will meet this requirement while completing your program of study.

34. VI. Language other than English • Can be satisfied by: • 3 years (or level 3) of HS study in same language • Score of 3, 4 or 5 on AP Exam in a language other than English • Score 570 or  on SAT II in a language • Approved course of study in an EAP Program • Completing a UCI “1C” language course • Placement Test to test out

35. VII. Multicultural Studies • Must complete 1 course from approved list Students may use courses to fulfill this category that are also being used to fulfill other GE categories.

36. VIII. International/Global Issues • Must complete one course from approved list • 4 years (or level 4) of same language will satisfy this category Students may use courses to fulfill this category that are also being used to fulfill other GE categories.

37. Other Options for GE Requirements • Humanities Core PLEASE NOTE: Engineering students should not choose this option without approval from an academic counselor.

38. HSSoE Requirements • School of Engineering Requirements • 48 units of mathematics and basic science • 72 units of engineering topics courses • Senior design project • Major Requirements • 19 - 24 engineering design units

39. SPECIAL PROGRAMS

40. Engineering Gateway (undeclared) • Follow a set plan of study • POS is common to all undeclared engineering majors • Some exceptions if considering… • BME or BME: P should plan to take BME 1 fall of first year • CpE should take EECS 20 spring of freshman year • CSE should take CSE 41 fall of freshman year • Enroll in ENGR 7A (F) and 7B (W) • Choose a major by end of freshman year (spring quarter) or earlier • Deciding on a specific major may change your program of study – meet with a counselor as soon as possible

41. ENGR 7A & 7B Introduction to Engineering Open to all freshmen (enrollment limited) http://www.youtube.com/user/UCIEngineering

42. PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING • 5 year double major that prepares students for work in another country • Internship and/or courses at university in another country • Eligibility • Completion of 1st year of engineering • 3.0 GPA • 3 years in HS of language in emphasis or level 1C at UCI

43. Becoming an Engineer A major in engineering is excellent preparation for a wide variety of fields, but you need to identify your end goal so you can prepare properly. In addition to your academic program, get involved in… • Research • Internships • Student Organizations • Other activities

44. Practical Design Experience • Research • UROP • Independent research • Internships • Career Center -- www.career.uci.edu • Career fairs • Senior Design • Engineering design competitions • SAE Formula car • Cargo plane • Rocket project • Steel Bridge

45. Policies and Procedures

46. UC Policy on Confidentiality By law, the Engineering Student Affairs Office and other UCI officials may not release any student information to ANYONE without written consent from the student. What does this mean for you? • Students MUST be the point of contact with any campus official • Information that CANNOT be released: • Grades • Class Schedule • Academic status • Release form for engineering students

47. FERPA RELEASE FORM Office use only Date received: ______________________________ Received by: _________________________________ Office use only Date received: ______________________________ Received by: _________________________________

48. Catalogue Rights • Students enrolled at UCI from their freshman year may elect to meet as graduation requirements* • those requirements in effect at the time of entrance; OR • those subsequently established • Complete policy in catalogue *Transfer and readmitted students please consult an academic counselor.

49. Add/Drop/Change Deadlines • Adding a course • Friday of the 2nd week of the quarter • Dropping a course • Friday of the 2nd week of the quarter • Change of grade option • Friday of the 6th week of the quarter Any requests after these deadlines will be carefully reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This is an online process.

50. Grades • Letter Grades: A, B, C, D, F • Affects GPA • All required engineering courses must be taken for a letter grade • Pass/Not Pass Grades: P or NP • Does not affect GPA • GE courses can be taken Pass/Not Pass • Repeating Classes • Up to 16 units can be replaced • Following that, course grades are averaged