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Bobcat Student Orientation University College Pre-Business Students

Bobcat Student Orientation University College Pre-Business Students. Tanya Barnett & Lora Clapp Student Advisor: Allison Laparo. Session Agenda. OHIO and College of Business Academic Requirements The Ohio University Experience Book Bring back in the Fall Quarter!. Academic Advisor.

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Bobcat Student Orientation University College Pre-Business Students

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  1. Bobcat Student OrientationUniversity CollegePre-Business Students Tanya Barnett & Lora Clapp Student Advisor: Allison Laparo

  2. Session Agenda • OHIO and College of BusinessAcademic Requirements • The Ohio University Experience Book • Bring back in the Fall Quarter!

  3. Academic Advisor • Why meet with an advisor? • Guidance selecting a major • Help understanding your graduation requirements • Networking • Must meet at least once per quarter • Quarter to Semester to ensure you are on track to graduate • Why not?

  4. Academic Advising inUniversity College • First year students may have 2 advisors • Faculty Advisor • University College Advisor

  5. Facts About Being Undecided • 30% of OHIO first year students enter undecided • 60% of all U.S. college students change their major at least once • Page 64-66 Steps to Choosing a Major

  6. Transfer Requirements on pages 13-16

  7. Graduation Requirements p. 8 • 192 Credit Hours • Categories of Courses- General Education- Major & College- Electives • 2.0 gpa • OHIO Residency

  8. 192 Credit Hours p.8 0-44 Freshman 45-89 Sophomore (Major by 75 hours!) 90-134 Junior 135+ Senior • Most courses = 4 credit hours • MTWR 9:10-10am or MW 2:10-4pm • Labs & PE courses are the exception (May not earn 1 credit per 1 hour of class)

  9. Credit Hours • Avg= 16 credit hours per quarter  4 classes • 192/4 years = 48 hours per year ÷ 3 quarters is 16 hours per quarter • Full Time = 11-20 credit hours • Financial Aid = 12 credit hours • Academic Scholarships = 16 credit hours • Athletic Scholarships = 12 credit hours • Dean’s List = 16 credit hours

  10. Grading System pg 73 A = 4.0 3.5 gpa + 16 credit hours = Dean’s list B = 3.0 C = 2.0 1.9 accum and below = Academic Probation, can be dismissed after 2 quarters, Academic Success workshop required D = 1.0 F = 0.0

  11. General Education • Tier I • Tier II • Tier III • Not completed in a sequence, fulfill requirements as you go • Some Tier courses overlap with college/major requirements

  12. Tier I p. 17-18 • English Composition (2 classes) • Freshman Composition • Eng 151 • If you have AP or PSEOP credit, let your advisor know before scheduling • Junior Composition after 90 credit hours • Quantitative Skills (1-3 classes) • Depends on major & math placement • If you are exploring majors, it may be best to wait

  13. Math Placement • Review placement test results on pages 25-27 • DV1 = Math 101 (Basic Math) • DV2 = Math 102 (Elementary Algebra) • PL1 = Math 113 (Algebra) • PL2 = Math 163A (Intro to Calculus) • PL3 = Math 263A, (Calculus I) or 266A (Calculus Biological Sciences)

  14. Tier II p. 18-24 • Breadth of Knowledge (6 areas) • Applied Science & Mathematics (2AS) • Cross-Cultural Perspectives (2CP) • Fine Arts (2FA) • Humanities & Literature (2HL) • Natural Sciences (2NS) • Social Sciences (2SS) • Take one 3 hour class from each area for a total of 32 hours • Utilize Tier II to explore major options

  15. Tier III p. 24 • Senior Synthesis Class after you have 135 hours Designed to confront broad topics from multiple perspectives.

  16. Full Time College Student: What does that mean? • In class 14-17 hours a week; out of class time? • Need a serious study schedule and how to study effectively • Difficult courses?: get a tutor, attend Supplemental Instruction, put in more hours

  17. Transferring to COB • Apply in Spring Quarter (frosh); transfer students may apply any quarter • 4 required courses taken over Fall, Winter, & Spring • 3.0 gpa • Other COB Requirements to consider

  18. Required Courses to Apply Gen Ed. Area Fulfilled • ECON 103: Prereq. PL1 (2SS) • ECON 104: Prereq. PL1 (2SS) • MATH 163A: Prereq. PL2 or Math 113 (1M & 2AS) • ENG 151 (1E)

  19. Other COB Requirements • Global perspective • Breadth Cluster

  20. Global Perspective: 3 options, choose 1 • Foreign Language through 213 • 12 hour Global Competiveness Program • 12 hours from the following: • ANTH 381, 383, 385, 388, CLWR 311, 321, 331, 341, ECON 353, FR 348, GEOG 330, 331, 335, 338, HIST 123 (2HL) or 133 (2CP), 246, 265A, 323A, 323B, 323C, 323D, 325, 332, 333, 334, 336A, 336B, 337A, 337B, 337C, 338, 338A, 341A, 341B, 341C, 342A, 342B, 343, 344A, 344B, 344C, 345A, 345B, 345C, 346C, 346D, 346E, 348A, 348B, 353C, 364B, 366B, 368B, 373B, 375, 377, 382A, 382B, 382C, 382D, 392C, 426, 449, INST 103, 113, 118, 121 (2CP), JPC 250, POLS 432, 434, 435, 441, 445, 447A, RUS 348, SPAN 348, 349Note: Only one of the following may be included in the 12 global hours: HIST 123, 133

  21. Breadth Cluster: 1 course from each area • Ethical Issues • Phil 130 (2HL) • Diversity Issues • AAS 106, 150 (2HL), 220, 250, 341, 345, 350, 352, 482ANTH 345COMS 420HIST 302, 313, 315B, 320BHLTH 427POLS 306, 319, 323, 420, 478SOC 309WS 100 (2HL), 200 • Behavioral Science • ANTH 101 (2CP), PSY 101 (2SS), or SOC 101 (2SS) • Economics • 300 or 400 level course

  22. What if I have changed my mind about wanting to major in business? No problem!

  23. What is the OU Catalog? P.9 • www.catalogs.ohio.edu • A list of every academic policy, including major & minor requirements, course descriptions, etc. • Use this tool to find out which classes you should take for your major.

  24. Course Offerings p. 39-41Current class availability during registration • How to find • How to Navigate

  25. Other things you should know… • 1/2/3 Credit hour Class (p. 33-34) • Helpful Academic Resources (p. 58-62) • Technology Info and Help (p. 62) • AlcoholEdu/SexualAssaultEdu (p. 83)

  26. Next Steps p.44-47 . . . • Select a learning community • Add classes to supplement LC • Utilize: • The Ohio Experience (Campus photo cover) • First year student course info. guide (Red book) • Online catalog • Online course offerings • See you HERE tomorrow morning at 8:15!Bring a laptop if you have one.

  27. Transfer Students p.87 • Semester hours x 1.5 = quarter hours • Only credits not grades transfer • TECE 1xxl or PSY 1xxl = elective credit

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