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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Texas A&M University 2010 New Student Conference Transfer Dean’s Meeting

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Texas A&M University 2010 New Student Conference Transfer Dean’s Meeting. RETENTION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS. 3.6 Transfer GPA - Retained and graduated in Science on time 3.5 Transfer GPA - Retained in Science

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Texas A&M University 2010 New Student Conference Transfer Dean’s Meeting

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  1. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Texas A&M University 2010 New Student Conference Transfer Dean’s Meeting

  2. RETENTION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS • 3.6 Transfer GPA - Retained and graduated in Science on time • 3.5 Transfer GPA - Retained in Science • 3.3 Transfer GPA - Retained to TAMU, but not in Science (may or may not graduate on time) • 3.2 and below Transfer GPA - Not Retained to TAMU

  3. TRANSFER STUDENT Summary of Transferable Credit NAME ID Number Texas A&M University Analysis for Admission Office of Admissions and Records FOUNDATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS CHECK-BS2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Summary of Transferable Credit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REF INSTITUTION HOURS GPR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Texas A & M Resident Credit 2 BLINN COLLEGE 50.0 3.923 3 NORTH HARRIS COUNTY COLLEGE 12.0 4.000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - 62.0 3.941 FOUNDATION COURSE SUMMARY HOURS GPR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (BS2) FOUNDATION COURSES 34.0 (BS2) FOUNDATION GPR 3.903 (BS2) PRIORITY COURSES (28 HRS) 22.0 4.000 ******************************************************************************* SECTION 1 - Academic Requirements Completed or in Progress ******************************************************************************* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -TRANSFER CREDIT- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BIOL 111 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY 96A 4.0 A Transferred BIOL1406 from #2 ENGL 104 COMPOSITION & RHETORIC 96C 3.0 A Transferred ENGL1301 from #2 ********************************************************************************************************************** SECTION 2 - By Title Transfer Credit ********************************************************************************************************************** MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 97C 3.0 IP Must be substituted to use Transferred SOCI2301 from #2 INTRO TO MICROCOMPUTING 96C 1.0 A Must be substituted to use Transferred COSC1406 from #2

  4. IMPORTANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES YOU NEED TO KNOW IMPORTANT POLICIES AND PROCEEDURES YOU NEED TO KNOW 1. REGISTRATION A. Add Classes – Add first 5 days of semester (Mon., Aug. 30th– Fri., Sept. 3rd) B. Q Drop – Begins 13th class day and extends through 50th day of semester; limited to 3 (Wed., Sept. 15th– Fri., Nov., 5th) C. Withdrawing – Through 50th day of semester; special consideration - last regular day; limited (Fri., Nov. 5th) D. Special Circumstances – Always requires documentation 2. GRADES AND HOW TO OBTAIN THEM A. https://howdy.tamu.edu/ B. Grades to Parents – Certification of Dependency Form (Registrar’s Office/Online) C. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration – KINE 199 D. Grade Point Average

  5. GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND PROBATION Total GPA is calculated by adding the grade points earned for each course. Grade points for each course is calculated by multiplying the number of hours for each course by the numerical value given for each grade (according to the 4.0 grade scale): A – 4 points/hour Example: B – 3 points/hour Course Hours Grade Grade Pts/Hr Grade Pts C – 2 points/hour D – 1 point/hour BIOL 111 4 A 4 16 F –0 point/hour CHEM 101 3 C 2 6 CHEM 111 1 C 2 2 MATH 151 4 D 1 4 KINE 199 1* S - - ENGL 104 3 F 0 0 15 28 28 Grade Pts/15 Hours = 1.87 GPA Probation: Overall GPA less than 2.00 Major GPA less than 2.00 Warning: Semester GPA less than 2.00, but overall and major GPA 2.00 or above Removal from College: -8 grade points in major or overall Two consecutive semesters below a 2.0 Failure to meet terms of probation

  6. PROBATION LETTER • May 19, 2010 • Student Name, • Your academic performance has not met the standards required by the College of Science (overall and major GPA of 2.00 cumulatively and for each semester). Therefore, you are being placed on academic probation (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule12) and will be given one additional semester to comply with the above standards. • The terms of your probation are: • No unexcused absences • Follow courses in your declared major • Complete at least one course in your major if you have a grade point deficiency in the major GPA (if you are unsure what constitutes as a major course, contact me or your advisor) • Complete 12 hours in the fall or spring or at least 4-8 hours in the summer (unless you have extenuating circumstances I have approved) • Grade Point DeficiencyProbation • -2 GP’s overall C +2 GP’s overall • 0 GP’s in Major C +0 GP’s in Major • Biology majors must earn C’s in 111 and 112 before taking more advanced courses. Mathematics majors must earn C’s in all lower division • courses before taking more advanced courses. • If you are eligible to use First Year Grade Exclusion to address probation, please visit: • http://admissions.tamu.edu/forms/registrarforms/GradeExclusionForm.pdf • The Student Counseling Service offers assistance for students on Academic Probation. Please visit their website (http://scs.tamu.edu/) and take • advantage of any programs that might assist you. • Failure to meet the outlined terms of your probation stated above can result in your removal from the College of Science and possibly the • University. Please contact me if you have any questions at 979.845.7362. • Sincerely, • Timothy P. Scott, Ph.D. • Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

  7. CURRICULUM VIOLATION (CLOSET MAJOR) CURRICULUM VIOLATION (CLOSET MAJOR) - Students must register for courses that follow the degree program of their declared major to prevent a registration block FALL SEMESTER 2008 ADMITTED PROGRAM: SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR: BIOLOGY MATH-151 ENGINEERING MATH I IP ( 4.0) 0.0 MLSC-121 FIRST YEAR BASIC I IP ( 2.0) 0.0 CHEM-107 GEN CHEM FOR ENGINEERS IP ( 4.0) 0.0 ASTR-101 BASIC ASTRONOMY IP ( 3.0) 0.0 KINE-199 YOGA-BEGINNING IP ( 1.0) 0.0

  8. DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AND DEANS HONOR ROLL DISTINGUISHED STUDENT 3.50 - 3.74 on 15 graded hrs. DEANS HONOR ROLL 3.75 - 4.00 on 15 graded hrs. Not eligible due to number of graded hours

  9. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Biology Director: Christine Farris cfarris@mail.bio.tamu.edu Advisors:Maria Blandon mblandon@mail.bio.tamu.edu Clint Crampton ccrampton@mail.bio.tamu.edu Sara Kana skana@mail.bio.tamu.edu Vanessa Nordell vnordell@mail.bio.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 845-3116 Advising Office:107 Butler Hall

  10. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Chemistry Advisors: Dr. Holly Gaede hgaede@mail.chem.tamu.edu Dr. Tammy Tiner tiner@mail.chem.tamu.edu Dr. Joe Mawk mawk@mail.chem.tamu.edu Office Associate:Marylin Warren warren@mail.chem.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 845-0520 Main Advising Office: 104 Chemistry Bldg.

  11. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Math Advisors: Donna Hoffman donna.hoffman@math.tamu.edu Dr. Mila Mogilevsky mogilevs@math.tamu.edu Dr. Michael Stecher mike.stecher@math.tamu.edu Heather Ramsey ramsey@math.tamu.edu Ben Aurispa baurispa@math.tamu.edu Director of Honors Dr. Sue Geller Program in Math: geller@math.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 862-4306 Advising Office: 605 Blocker

  12. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Physics Advisors: Sandi Smith smiths@physics.tamu.edu Dr. William “Bill” Bassichis bassichis@physics.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 845-7738 Advising Office: 156 Mitchell Physics Bldg.

  13. ADVISING – BUILDING LOCATIONS Mitchell Physics Bldg. Blocker Bldg. Chemistry Bldg. Butler Hall

  14. aggieTeach Change lives. Become a teacher. A collaborative effort to recruit and prepare the best and brightest students to become math and science teachers. Complete your bachelor’s degree and earn your secondary teaching certificate with no additional hours Learn in public schools with master teacher mentorship Access to scholarships and grants SCEN 289 – Special Topics in Math and Science Education Monday Section 501 8:00 – 8:50 am (ZACH 227A) Monday Section 502 9:10 – 10:00 am (EDCT 632) For more information, please contact: Dr. Carolyn Schroeder Program Coordinator 514 Blocker Building 862-6299 cschroeder@science.tamu.edu

  15. OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES • Certification of Dependency Form • CIRP – Survey • Student Learning Center – Free Tutoring • How to obtain Grade Distribution Reports • Important websites: Student Counseling services Disability Services Office of Professional School Advising Career Center/Internship Programs Study Abroad And more…

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