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to the University of Oregon. Welcome . Advising Schedule. Goals for Today Better understand UO academics Learn about the Bachelor’s Degree Participate in academic planning session Take placements Get your questions answered in the Walnut Room at 1pm This Weekend

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  1. to the University of Oregon Welcome

  2. Advising Schedule • Goals for Today • Better understand UO academics • Learn about the Bachelor’s Degree • Participate in academic planning session • Take placements • Get your questions answered • in the Walnut Room at 1pm • This Weekend • Review course options using Student • Handbook and Course Catalog • Monday, September 23rd • Meet with an advisor • Register for Fall Quarter classes

  3. Where in the world… ….are you coming from?

  4. Thriving at the UO What are some the differences between your previous school and the UO? What are some of your expectations?

  5. You will be expected to use strategic learning in your courses

  6. What does it mean to be at a research university?

  7. Exploring a passion to generate new knowledge Sharing what you have learned Not just in labs with white coats! What does it mean to be at a research university?

  8. You will be expected to develop “college knowledge.”

  9. You will be expected to actively seek out campus assistance resources

  10. Post-baccalaureaute students • Have baccalaureate degree completed • Take at least 45 credits at the UO • May need math or language • Must complete requirements for major

  11. ALL International Students • Attend full-time • Most courses are 4 credits • Take at least 12 credits per term • Maintain at least a • 2.0 GPA (C average)

  12. How UO Works • Fall, winter, spring, summer terms • 10 weeks of classes, 11th week is exams • Exams and assignments throughout term

  13. One Academic School Year Fall Late September to Early December Winter Early January to Mid March Spring Early April to Mid June Week 1 Exams Final Papers and Tests Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Syllabus Week 8 Week 9 Assignments Week 10 Finals

  14. How UO Works • Attend ALL classes, participation important • Keep up on assignments and readings • Studying and class time = about 8 hrs/day

  15. In your previous school, how did you stay connected with faculty?

  16. Getting to Know Faculty COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT……. • Visit during office hours • Email or phone • Ask questions and make comments in class • Let your professor know about anything that could affect your grade

  17. Understanding the UO Grading System • Grades: A (=4.0) B (=3.0) • C (=2.0) D (=1.0) F (=0) • + and – grades (B+, B-) • Grade Point Average (GPA) • (maintain at least a 2.0/C average) • Pass and No Pass option

  18. Technology When it’s Helpful When it’s Harmful • Blackboard • Lecture slides posted • Online homework • Professors’ websites • Note-taking • The Library website • Texting in class • Playing games on your computer during class • Facebooking too much • Surfing the Web too much • Emailing when you should meet in person

  19. General Education Major Electives UO Bachelor’s Degree

  20. Roles and Resources

  21. Finding a Balance • Personal Responsibility • (What can YOU do?) Finding Resources (When and where should you ask for help?)

  22. Personal Responsibility: What do you think helps students be successful in college?

  23. How to Graduate in 4 Years • Think about your goals • Build relationships • Master the details

  24. Using Duckweb

  25. E-mail E-mail is the official form of communication at the UO. • READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY

  26. Finding Resources: Knowing when and where to ask for help

  27. Academic Advising • Your Academic Department • Office of Academic Advising • Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) • Accessible Education Center • Services for Student Athletes • University Teaching and Learning Center

  28. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term

  29. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term • Choose a major or change a major

  30. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term • Choose a major or change a major • Make sure you are completing your degree requirements so you will graduate

  31. Advising at the UO • Advisors help you: • Plan your class schedule each term • Choose a major or change a major • Make sure you are meeting your graduation requirements • Know your options when you have ANY type of problem (illness, being homesick, academic struggles, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

  32. Up next… …planning for fall term! Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA

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