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WELCOME TO San Diego State University

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION. Information for FamiliesSandra Williams, Assistant Dean, CBABusiness Advising Center EBA (Education and Business Admin. Building) Room 448 . Study Abroad . The ideal time to study abroad is the first semester of Junior yearFreshmen have time to plan for a cultural exp

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WELCOME TO San Diego State University

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    1. WELCOME TO San Diego State University

    2. ACADEMIC ORIENTATION Information for Families Sandra Williams, Assistant Dean, CBA Business Advising Center EBA (Education and Business Admin. Building) Room 448

    3. Study Abroad The ideal time to study abroad is the first semester of Junior year Freshmen have time to plan for a cultural experience within business It is an exciting networking and academic opportunity Visit us at www.sdsu.edu/cbabroad for more information

    4. Steps in Earning a Business Degree

    5. Student Learning Outcomes

    6. Preparation for the Major 9 Lower division courses: Economics 101 and 102 (1=GE) Management Information Systems 180 Business Communication (BA 290) Accounting 201 and 202 Legal Environment (FIN 240) Statistics 119 (=Math GE) Calculus (MATH 120)

    7. Preparation for the Major Equivalent classes from other schools may be counted to meet requirements Some AP exams also fulfill prep courses Each prep course must be completed with a C or better

    8. Transferring Courses Units may transfer up to some limits: No more than 70 units from community college Courses may be transferred by Articulation Petition Consult www.assist.org and www.sdsu.edu/tap

    9. The Challenge of Reaching a 2.9 The average entering Freshman at SDSU has a high school GPA above 3.5 – this Fall the freshman average is 3.73 The average Freshman at SDSU has a 2.62 GPA after the first year (SP2010) At the end of the Sophomore year students raised to a 2.86 GPA (SP2010) – 74% were able to declare the major

    10. Research about Student Success Students succeed when: They are in Learning Communities They balance work/activities and study time They become involved in something meaningful to them, especially our commuting students - they are strongly encouraged to GET INVOLVED They attend class instead of relying on friends They ask questions of faculty They buy their books and READ them

    11. The Importance of the First Two Semesters Semester 1 RWS 100 C REL ST 101 C GEOG 101 B- ECON 101 C STAT 119 C+ Term GPA: 2.20 SDSU GPA: 2.20 Semester 2 RWS 200 B HIST 105 C+ COM 103 C MIS 180 B- Term GPA: 2.50 SDSU GPA: 2.33

    12. Sample Programs

    13. Resources for Planning Study All of these resources are available on-line through the Undergraduate Business Advising Center Home Page www.sdsu.edu/undergradbiz Also, students are advised to use SDSU MY MAPS Suggested Freshman/Sophomore curriculum 4 sample programs Suggested programs for each upper division major Upper division requirements for the majors Additional questions can be answered through e-mail at businfo@mail.sdsu.edu

    14. Enrollment Status 0 – 29 units is Freshman Standing 30 – 59 units is Sophomore Standing If students do not earn 30 units by the end of your freshman year, they will enroll last

    15. CRASHING If your student has to crash any courses next year Encourage your student to: BE Patient KEEP Trying FOLLOW Instructor guidelines - WISH for the course

    16. What SDSU & CBA Will Expect Students are responsible for their academic record Students must use resources and services to maximize their success – Example – Career Services Survey Students should communicate openly with family about their academic record and progress Students must declare their major once they have completed their impaction criteria

    17. Student Rights & Responsibilities The student Code of Conduct contains a list of responsibilities that students must accept to be in good standing with the university. Refer to the SRR website for the complete code - www.sa.sdsu.edu/srr Aztec Nights offers many substance-free activities for students, including programs sponsored by the Associated Students, Health Promotions and Residential Education.

    18. What Your Student Should Expect of SDSU Challenging classes in a rigorous academic atmosphere Professors who care about students while maintaining high standards Opportunities for personal and professional growth Appropriate and available advising and other student services – For example: Students unsure of the major may use Career counseling; internships and core courses to assist decision making Access to the Assistant Dean – (619) 594-5828 Grade Grievance process Late Drops Questions/Problems with faculty instructors

    19. Questions? Email us at: businfo@mail.sdsu.edu Business Advising Center website is: www.sdsu.edu/undergradbiz Sandra Williams, Assistant Dean, CBA

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