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1. ENROLLMENT 201Preparing to Enroll: Tips for New Students

   UMBC Orientation Summer 2012 The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising
2. Welcome Freshmen! We will help you prepare for advising and registration today We are glad you are here! Academic advisors will help you meet your goals at UMBC
3. Topics Academic Advising at UMBC Components of Your Degree Your Info on MyUMBC Schedule Building What to Expect Today Look for key points with this symbol!
4. Academic Advising is… A partnership between student and advisor to discuss: Major and career choices Adjustment to college Course selection Academic “extras” such as research, study abroad, and internships Students meet with an advisor at least once each semester.
5. Student Role Accept responsibility for decisions and follow through To get the most from advising, a student will: Make and keep appointments Come to advising sessions prepared
6. Components of UMBC Degree Major General Education University Requirements OPTIONAL Minor, Certificate, Pre-Professional Courses, Electives
7. Major Pre-professional study (pre-med, pre-law) is NOT an academic major Declare major by ~60 credits, sooner if ready Interdisciplinary Studies = design your major Your chosen field Depth in one area Requires from 30-80+ credits
8. General Education College-level skills in writing and mathematics Makes well-educated citizens with exposure to other cultures Makes graduates more attractive to employers Core of a liberal arts education Breadth across fields Many perspectives, potential careers
9. General Education Program English Composition (ENGL 100) or equivalent 2 Science (S) courses, at least one with a lab Foreign language proficiency (L) at the 201 (intermediate) level 1-2 Global Cultures (C) courses 3 Arts & Humanities (AH) courses 3 Social Sciences (SS) courses 1 Mathematics (M) course
10. More Features of GEP First Year Seminars are a great way to meet GEP requirements! Requires 1 “Writing Intensive” course (WI) AH & SS courses may span 3 disciplines, must include 2 disciplines Courses taken for your major may also meet GEP requirements
11. Foreign Language in GEP To graduate, all students need “proficiency at the 201 level” in a language other than English. There are FOUR ways to meet this requirement: 1. Completed Level 4 of a language in High School 2. Achieved 4 or 5 score on foreign language AP test 3. Complete 201 level course at UMBC or elsewhere (three semesters of study at the college level) 4. Obtain waiver based on other evidence of skill (generally for international students)
12. Foreign Language in GEP May continue a language or start a new language UMBC offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Wolof Language course numbering: 101 = Elementary I 102 = Elementary II 201 = Intermediate I Which level course to take depends on how much study in HS, how recently Optional 103 course in French, Span reviews 101,102
13. Univ Requirements Physical Education-2 courses At least 120 academic credits At least 30 credits at UMBC At least 45 upper level (300/400) credits Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
14. Optional Extras How many extras can fit into your college career depends on your major Electives--exploring interests Optional 2nd major Pre-professional courses Minor = scaled down major Certificate = courses in a skill area
15. Materials for Schedule Building Navigating the First Year: New Student Advising & Registration Guide On-Line Resources: MyUMBC Academic Info Schedule of Classes Undergraduate Catalog
16. Your Academic Info Online Placement test results for Math, English Transfer credit report Degree audit “What if” Degree Audit Unofficial transcript Your class schedule Find academic info about you through
17. Your Degree Audit
18. Placement Placement = what your first course should be in Math and English Placement depends on: College coursework completed elsewhere Advanced Placement, IB, CLEP Scores UMBC Placement test results Take all needed placement tests right away!
19. Mathematics Placement Most new students place into one of these courses: LRC 099- Introductory Algebra MATH 106- Algebra & Elementary Functions* _____________________________________________________________ MATH 100- Intro to Contemporary Math MATH 115- Finite Mathematics STAT 121- Intro Stat for Social Science MATH 150- Precalculus MATH 155 – Applied Calculus ______________________________________________________________ MATH 151- Calculus & Analytic Geometry *most common Math placement is MATH 106
20. English Placement New students begin with: ENGL 100- Composition ENGL 100A- Comp. w/ Writing Lab ENGL 100Y- Comp.+Intro to Honors U ENGL 100H- Honors Composition ENGL 110- Composition for ESL Students Specialized courses for students learning English: ELC 041 ESL Writing and Grammar ELC 042 ESL Reading & Vocabulary
21. OPA Tips: Workload Plan on studying 2-3 hours (or more) for each hour in class Full-time is 12 or more credits 12-13 credits often wise for new freshmen Students in some majors typically take more credits—e.g., Dance, Theater, Music, Visual Arts
22. OPA Tips: Outside Credit Advanced Placement Transfer courses Interinstitutional enrollment College Level Examination Study abroad credit You may need to take certain basic courses at UMBC even though you have AP credit
23. OPA Tips: Campus Resources Learning Resources Center (tutoring, Math lab, Writing Center) Professor office hours Retriever Learning Center (in the library) Study groups Counseling Center Resident Assistants All resources available without fees
24. OPA Tips: New Student Courses Intro to an Honors University Once a week seminar, 1 credit Linked to an academic course First Year Seminars Small class, interactive, “special topics,” interdisciplinary focus 3 credits, meets a general education requirement
25. What to Expect at Advising & Registration Today
26. Make the Most of Orientation Advising Volunteer information, such as AP tests taken, college courses while in high school, constraints on your schedule Own your schedule! If you do not like the direction your class schedule is taking,speak up! Bring ideas! Be flexible! Ask questions!
27. For Help After Orientation… Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Academic Services Building, Room 103 Walk In Advising: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Call or Email for Appointments 410-455-2729arc@umbc.edu Look for e-mails from UMBC Extra Credit to help you stay on course toward graduation and beyond!
28. Welcome transfer students! We will help you prepare for advising and registration today We are glad you are here! Academic advisors will help you meet your goals at UMBC
29. Topics Academic Advising at UMBC Components of Your Degree Your Info on MyUMBC Schedule Building What to Expect Today Look for key points with this symbol!
30. Academic Advising is… A partnership between student and advisor to discuss: Major and career choices Adjustment to college Course selection Academic “extras” such as research, study abroad, and internships Students meet with an advisor at least once each semester.
31. Student Role Accept responsibility for decisions and follow through To get the most from advising, a student will: Make and keep appointments Come to advising sessions prepared
32. Components of UMBC Degree Major General Education University Requirements OPTIONAL Minor, Certificate, Pre-Professional Courses, Electives
33. Major Pre-professional study (pre-med, pre-law) is NOT an academic major Declare major by ~60 credits, sooner if ready Interdisciplinary Studies = design your major Your chosen field Depth in one area Requires from 30-80+ credits
34. General Education College-level skills in writing and mathematics Makes well-educated citizens with exposure to other cultures Core of a liberal arts education Breadth across fields Many perspectives, potential careers
35. General Education UMBC has 2 GenEd Programs
36. General Education Program English Composition (ENGL 100) or equivalent 2 Science (S) courses, at least one with a lab Foreign language proficiency (L) at the 201 (intermediate) level 1-2 Global Cultures (C) courses 3 Arts & Humanities (AH) courses 3 Social Sciences (SS) courses 1 Mathematics (M) course
37. Important Features of GEP Reclassified some courses GFR (old rules) students may opt in to GEP (if interested, discuss with your advisor) Requires 1 “Writing Intensive” course (WI) AH & SS courses may span 3 disciplines “Foreign Language” and “Global Cultures” are separate
38. Foreign Language in GEP/GFR To graduate, all students need “proficiency at the 201 level” in a language other than English. There are FOUR ways to meet this requirement: 1. Completed Level 4 of a language in High School 2. Achieved 4 or 5 score on foreign language AP test 3. Complete 201 level course at UMBC or elsewhere (three semesters of study at the college level) 4. Obtain waiver based on other evidence of skill (generally for international students)
39. Foreign Language in GEP/GFR May continue a language or start a new language UMBC offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Wolof Language course numbering: 101 = Elementary I 102 = Elementary II 201 = Intermediate I Which level course to take depends on how much study in HS, how recently Optional 103 course in French, Span reviews 101,102
40. Univ Requirements Physical Education-2 courses At least 120 academic credits At least 30 credits at UMBC At least 45 upper level (300/400) credits Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
41. Optional Extras How many extras can fit into your college career depends on your major Electives--exploring interests Optional 2nd major Pre-professional courses Minor = scaled down major Certificate = courses in a skill area
42. Materials for Schedule Building Navigating the First Year: New Student Advising & Registration Guide On-Line Resources: MyUMBC Academic Info Schedule of Classes Undergraduate Catalog
43. Your Academic Info Online Transfer credit report Degree audit “What if” Degree Audit Unofficial transcript Your class schedule Placement test results for Math, English if needed Find academic info about you through
44. Your Degree Audit
45. Placement Placement = what your first course should be in Math and English Placement depends on: College coursework completed elsewhere Advanced Placement, IB, CLEP Scores UMBC Placement test results Take any needed placement tests right away!
46. Mathematics Placement Most new students place into one of these courses: LRC 099- Introductory Algebra MATH 106- Algebra & Elementary Functions* _____________________________________________________________ MATH 100- Intro to Contemporary Math MATH 115- Finite Mathematics STAT 121- Intro Stat for Social Science MATH 150- Precalculus MATH 155 – Applied Calculus ______________________________________________________________ MATH 151- Calculus & Analytic Geometry *most common Math placement is MATH 106
47. Schedule Building Tips Take any needed placement tests promptly (Math or English) Recognize that final transfer evaluation may take additional time and info from you Do not panic if a course appears full Avoid registering for a course already completed elsewhere
48. OPA Tips: Workload Plan on studying 2-3 hours for each hour in class (or more!) Full-time is 12 or more credits 12-13 credits max wise for new transfer students Adjust credits down if working more than 10 hrs/week! Most common transfer student error: underestimating the demands of UMBC courses
49. OPA Tips: Campus Resources Learning Resources Center (tutoring, Math lab, Writing Center) Professor office hours Retriever Learning Center (in the library) Study groups Counseling Center Career ServicesCenter All resources available without fees
50. OPA Tips: New Student Courses Transfer Success Seminars 1 credit class to assist new transfer students (academic credit) For specific majors: MLL, Chem. Engr., Info Systems, History, Visual Arts Highly Recommended !! First Year Seminars Small class, interactive, 3 credits, meets a gen education requirement
51. What to Expect at Advising & Registration Today
52. Make the Most of Orientation Advising Volunteer information, such as AP tests taken, college courses while in high school, constraints on your schedule Own your schedule! If you do not like the direction your class schedule is taking,speak up! Bring ideas! Be flexible! Ask questions!
53. For Help After Orientation… Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Academic Services Building, Room 103 Walk In Advising: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Call or Email for Appointments 410-455-2729arc@umbc.edu Look for e-mails from UMBC Extra Credit to help you stay on course toward graduation and beyond!