2. Learning Objectives
If you successfully complete this unit, you
will be able to:
• Identify the general education requirements that
you are completing in the fall semester.
• Access and use your ADVIP to determine
appropriate course selections for next semester.
• Evaluate and enroll in appropriate courses for the
spring semester.
• Describe the graduation requirements for the UA.
3. Why are you here?
• Generally, college
graduates earn
about double the
amount of money
compared to HS
graduates over
their lifetime.
http://web.csulb.edu/president/government-community/economic_impact/
5. Graduating in Four Years?
• You need a plan to make it happen
• Know your graduation requirements
• Keep track of whether or not you are meeting the
requirements
• Ask questions if you do not understand something
• Meet regularly with your academic advisor
6. UA Degree Structure
Foundations= 10-20 units
Tier One= 18-20 units General Education units total= 38-52
Tier Two= 12 units
Minor (May not be required)= 18-21 units
Major= 33-63 units
Upper Division courses= 42 units
Electives= # of units needed to reach at least 120 units total
(160)
(150)
(170)
* Diversity Emphasis course
8. Which General Education courses have you
taken this semester?
Which graduation requirements are your current courses fulfilling?
9. How do I know which courses
to take each semester?
• Check your Academic Advisement Report
• Look for the RED…it means something is missing
• Look at it every semester (with your advisor)
• Correct it as you go…don’t wait until your last
semester to fix something!
• Read through all requirements carefully, some are
very specific
10. Academic Advisement Reports
(ADVIPS)
• Show the requirements for each UA undergraduate degree
program/major.
• Every student has an individualized report of their progress
towards completing general education courses and degree
requirements.
• Your ADVIP can be accessed through UAccess Student.
• Have questions? Need adjustments? Consult with your academic
advisor.
• Advisement Reports
11. Advisement Report = Graduation Requirements
Access the
ADVIP from the
“My
Academics” tab
in UAccess
Access the ADVIP
from the drop
down menu in
“other academic”
14. Sample ADVIP as a PDF file
• Then, make a list of
your remaining
requirements to help
search for courses
• Look for red on your
ADVIP to determine
which requirements/
courses are still
needed
15. How/When Do I Register for
Classes?
• Check your UAccess Student Center
home page for your priority registration/
enrollment dates
• Put courses in your shopping cart prior to
your enrollment date
17. Notices and Holds
• Check your UAccess Student Center for
any notices or holds which will prevent
you from registering for classes. Click on
the links for more information regarding
each hold.
19. Shopping Cart:
Holds courses you
are thinking about
enrolling in for the
next semester
Click on the
shopping cart tab at
the top of the page
** Do not use “My Planner”
Use your Advisement Report as a
guide and then talk to your advisor
21. The Shopping Cart
What does it do?
• It DOES hold classes in
order for you to quickly
register for classes
during priority
registration.
• It DOES NOT guarantee
a seat in the class for
you.
Check to see if you
have full access to
enroll in the courses
in your shopping cart
22. Always
leave the course
subject blank,
then choose
search option
one or search
option two.
Searching for General Education
Courses
Search Option
One: Use class
attribute
dropdown menus.
Search Option
Two: Type the
course number
(150, 160, or
170) to see Tier
One options.
23. You can also search for courses by selecting
the course subject and entering the specific
course number. For example, ENGL 102.
25. Prerequisites
A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met before you
are able to enroll in a course. It can be either a specific
placement score needed or satisfactory grade in an
introductory course. See examples below!
26. Department & Instructor Consent
Some courses are restricted to students who
are declared as majors or minors in that
subject area. In order to take these courses,
you may need special permission from the
department offering the course. Contact the
department for additional information about
registration.
27. Teacher Course Evaluations
TCEs are a great way for you to review past opinions of the
course and the instructor. It’s a useful tool that can help you
make your course selections.
28. Course Enrollment
• Once courses have been
successfully added to your
shopping cart, wait for
your priority registration
dates and enroll.
• Don’t forget to check your
eligibility for the courses
in your shopping cart!
Make any necessary
changes before your
enrollment appointment.
29. Enrolling in
your classes
You can only add 16 units
during priority registration
unless you are active in the
Honors college.
30. Dates and Deadlines
• Change every semester
• Are always available online through the Registrar’s website
• Not knowing them is not an excuse
GRO
• Register for class(es) you intend to GRO before the semester/term starts
• Submit GRO form online in UAccess by posted deadline
Withdrawal
• Doesn’t affect your GPA
• 18 unit limit
• May not get a refund/may be charged fees
Complete Withdrawal
• Withdraw from all courses, still have priority registration
• No signatures needed
• Can complete through last day of classes using electronic form on Registrar’s
website
GPA
• If your semester GPA is below a 2.0, you will be on academic probation
** Make an appointment with your advisor to discuss any of these concerns**
Policy Reminders
31. GRO = Grade Replacement
Opportunity
• Discuss a GRO with your academic
advisor to determine whether or not it is
the best option
• GRO Guidelines
• GRO Instructions
• Official GRO Policy
32. Withdrawals
• Speak with your academic advisor before
withdrawing from a course
• Official Withdrawal Policy
• Undergraduate course withdrawals cannot
exceed 18 units during the student's entire
undergraduate career
• The 18-unit maximum applies to all courses
dropped with a W grade (does not include
complete withdrawals; WC)
33. Declaring or Changing Your
Major
• Eventually, you will run out of general education
courses and prerequisites to take
• Then, you will need to decide on which major or
minor you would like to pursue (otherwise, you
will be taking random elective courses and
possibly wasting valuable time and money)
• Major exploration begins with self-exploration
34. Major Exploration
• The Student's Guide
to Choosing a Major
• Resources offered by
CLAS
• Holland Code and
interpretation of
results
• Get to know yourself
first and then explore
your options
• Degree Search
35. Degree Search Website
http://degreesearch.arizona.edu/
If you want to change/ declare your major
or minor or add a major or minor you
should:
1. Do some research, check out the
departmental webpage, etc.
2. Contact an advisor in the department you
wish to add a major/minor in or change to.
• Advising Resource Center:
http://advising.arizona.edu/
Declaring/Changing your Major or
Minor?
36. Staying on the Right Track
• Aside from selecting the appropriate courses
and meeting graduation requirements, there
are other things to be doing over the next four
years for a successful and fulfilling college
experience.
• Get involved! Join a club or organization and
get an internship.
37. Four Year Timeline
First Year
• Meet with your academic advisor
• Explore interests, strengths, and
potential careers
• Make a tentative plan of classes,
year by year
• Build a resume
• Get involved in clubs,
organizations, volunteering, etc.
• Look into study abroad, internships,
and/or research opportunities
Second Year
• Meet with your academic advisor
• Develop relationships with faculty
and mentors
• Finalize and declare major(s) and
minor(s)
• Update resume
• Seek internships, research
opportunities, and/or study abroad
programs
• Stay involved in activities that suit
your interests and goals
38. Four Year Timeline
Third Year
• Meet with your academic advisor
• Research career options and
graduate programs
• Talk to pre-professional advisors or
career services
• Update resume
• Continue research, internships,
volunteering, and involvement in
clubs and organizations
• Take graduate exams (LSAT, GRE,
MCAT, GMAT)
Fourth Year
• Apply for graduation online in
UAccess
• Meet with your advisor to complete
your degree check
• Finalize career, professional, or
postgraduate plans
• Apply for graduate or professional
schools
• Submit resumes, begin interviewing
39. More Resources
• GPA Calculation OR GPA
calculator
• Graduation
Requirements for all UA
majors
• Teacher-Course
Evaluation
• Study Abroad
• National Student
Exchange
• UA Catalog
• Degree Search
Editor's Notes
Your degree is like a house. It takes many things to build it and your major is only one of those elements.
You can use your Tier I and Tier II courses to explore majors.
