Making the transition to academics at the UO

1. Making the transition to academics at the UO What expectations do you have?

2. Reminders… • Quarter system – fall, winter, spring, summer • Register for one term at a time • Average 4 courses (15-16 credits) per term

3. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

4. What is general education?

5. Arts & Letters – 15 credits Soc. Science – 15 credits Science – 15 credits Writing – 2 courses Multicultural – 2 courses Math – 1 yr. equivalent Language – 2 yrs. equivalent General Education Major Electives General Education requirements

6. AAOT Arts & Letters – 15 credits Soc. Science – 15 credits Science – 15 credits Writing – 2 courses Multicultural – 2 courses Math – 1 yr. equivalent Language – 2 yrs. equivalent General Education Major Electives Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree

8. Using DuckWeb

11. Where to start?

12. DON’T FORGET! Send all final official transcripts to UO.

16. Writing • All students take 2 writing courses to complete their degree • You may have 1 more class to complete • International students may need to take AEIS courses before completing writing

17. American English Institute Requirement

19. Multicultural Requirement 2 courses total, from different categories It’s important that you understand other viewpoints and cultures. Workplaces will expect this. The world is increasingly connected. American Cultures International Cultures Identity, Pluralism & Tolerance

21. Language and/or Math Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 2 years of a second language (or equivalent proficiency) International students can complete B.A. if English is your second language and H.S. instruction was in your native language 1 year of college-level math (or equivalent proficiency)

22. Where to start?

23. Language Fall Winter Spring 101 102 103 201 202 203 SPAN/FR 111 SPAN/FR 112 intensive year one OR standard year one year two Proficiency through “203”= Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

24. Math 70 95 Prep courses 111 105 112 241 106, 107, 243 College-level courses 251 242 252 1 yr. of college-level math = Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

25. Math 70 95 Take Standard Placement 111 105 106, 107, 243 112 241 Take Advanced Placement 251 242 252 1 yr. of college-level math = Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

26. Placement • Math placement will take place immediately following this workshop from 4-5:30pm • Groups 5-15 in McKenzie Hall Lobby • Groups 16-30 in Columbia 150

27. “The Groups” Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each Social Science Arts and Letters Science

30. First Year Programs Ask your advisor about Transfer Seminars! General Education Major Electives • Transfer Seminars

31. Transfer Seminars • Connect Academically: • Individualized advising • Small Classes • One upper-division credit CHOOSE THE SEMINAR FOR YOU Business (for majors) Journalism (for majors) Natural Sciences (for all students) Transfer Seminars are offered through the departments

32. Keep scrolling down for a list of the Schools and Colleges:

33. Major Departments

40. Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available) Course deadlines Extended course description

41. Schedule Possibilities for Fall AEIS/Writing Social Science Math Science 15-17 credits Arts & Letters Elective Major class Language

42. Schedule Possibilities for Fall AEIS/Writing Social Science Math Science 15-17 credits Arts & Letters Elective Major class Language

43. Don’t Forget! • Math placement is available from 4-5:30pm • This weekend review the Student Handbook and the Class Schedule online • DID YOU MISS AEIS TESTING? Next test is Thursday, September 26, 8:00am in 13B Klamath (computer lab).

44. Advising and Registration on Monday • Refer to program labels for advising time and location • Bring programs; Student Handbook • Bring a copy of Degree Audit and Transfer Evaluation Report • Bring a laptop (or cell phone with internet)

45. QUESTIONS?