The document provides information for new science students at Oregon State University about advising, course registration, degree requirements, and resources. It outlines the advising process for the following day which includes meeting with advisors in groups to select courses and make schedules. It also reviews math and science placement, sample first-year schedules, degree requirements, and various campus resources and support services available.

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2. I nvestigate D iscover E xperience A chieve S cience College of Science Opportunities in the

3. EXPLORE Science Abroad Study Abroad IE3 Global Internships International Degree

4. Majors for pre-med Majors for teaching General Science options Remember your major selection! You will meet with this advisor tomorrow. Biology Envrionmental Science Botany Chemistry Choosing Your Major Microbiology

6. Advising tomorrow will start at 9:30 am in Gilfillan Auditorium At 9:30 you will go with your advisor to another office. In a small group, you will learn about your new major, select your courses, and make out a sample schedule. Then you will register on-line. You should be done by 1 pm at the latest. Be at HERE at 9:30! Don’t be late or your group will leave without you! Advising tomorrow

7. Picture Yourself Here!

8. Three Levels of Requirements University Baccalaureate Core College of Science requirements Departmental (Major) requirements Let’s Get Started…

9. Strengthen critical thinking and communication skills Ensure basic understanding and appreciation of the sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences Strengthen the international dimensions of the university’s curriculum Encourage interdisciplinary interaction among students and faculty OSU Baccalaureate Core

10. A broad education is critical to success in a changing world Skills (primarily first year) Perspectives (primarily lower division) Difference, Power and Discrimination Synthesis (upper division) Over 250 courses are available to meet Core requirements (pg. 26 Reg. Handbook) OSU Baccalaureate Core

11. Skills Writing I Writing II Writing III/Speech Fitness (Lec + Lab) Math Perspectives (no more than 2 from same department) Physical Science with Lab Biological Science with Lab Choice of physical or biological science with Lab Western Culture Cultural Diversity Literature and Arts Social Processes and Institutions Difference, Power, and Discrimination Synthesis (not in the same department) Science, technology and society Contemporary global issues Writing Intensive Course (WIC) Baccalaureate Core One course in each category

12. 12 credits of Math, Statistics or Computer Science 15 credits of Physical, Earth, and Biological Science (a 2 term sequence is required) Will be audited by the College of Science office for graduation College of Science Requirements

13. Specified by the Department Can “double count” with Bacc Core and College of Science requirements Will be audited by the Department for graduation Exceptions or substitutions must be granted by the Department Departmental Requirements

14. Math Chemistry Biology WR 121 or HHS 231 (+ HHS lab or PAC) Bacc Core courses or Foreign Language Orientation Courses Other (PAC, Music) “ Typical” First Year Schedule

15. Math Placement is Important! Courses for Science Majors: MTH 065 (Elementary Algebra) MTH 095 or 103 (Intermediate Algebra) MTH 111(College Algebra) MTH 112 (Elementary Functions, i.e. Trig) MTH 251 (Differential Calculus) See page 20 for Math placement guidelines Math Placement

16. Your last math class in high school Your Math SAT score Your Math Placement Test score Your AP/IB score (if available) Determines your math placement Math Placement

17. Will be offered this summer through E-campus (Distance education). May be taken at a community college. MTH 065 & 095

18. Prepares students for MTH 111. Math placement score 11-16. A one term (10 week) investment to refresh your math skills for success in MTH 111. MTH 103 Algebraic Reasoning

19. MTH 111 – College Algebra Students with a Math SAT < 540 and Math Placement Test < 17 had a failure rate of 49% in MTH 111. (Failure = D/F/U/W) Don’t Over Place in Math

20. See page 21 for Chemistry guidelines. CH 221, 222, 223 (5 cr. each) Science majors sequence One year of high school chemistry (with A or B) recommended Concurrent enrollment in MTH 111 or placement in higher math course CH 224H, 225H, 226H for Honors College (CH 201, 202 is for Engineers) Chemistry Placement

21. CH 121, 122, 123 (5 cr. each) For those with no high school chemistry & enrollment in MTH 095 or placement in a higher MTH course Pre-nursing students take CH 121, 122, 123 or 130 Students placing in MTH 065 should DELAY Chemistry to winter term or next year Chemistry Placement

22. We WILL be offering CH 221 starting Winter Term For those that need math preparation before beginning Chemistry Example: take MTH 103 fall term Take CH 221 and MTH 111 winter term Complete CH 222 spring term and take CH 223 summer term to complete the series Chemistry 221 “Trailer” Course

23. English Composition = WR 121 (3 cr.) “ Alpha” sectioned A-G – fall H-N – winter O-Z – spring Lifetime Fitness = HHS 231 (2 cr.) PLUS lab HHS 241-248 (1 cr.) or PAC = 3 cr. Classes required for all students:

24. Two years of foreign language are required for admission if you graduated from high school in 1997 or later. If you do not meet this requirement, you must take 2 terms of the same language (e.g. SPAN 111 and 112) to graduate. Foreign Language placement test is 7:00 -8:30 AM in Kidder 33. Foreign Language

25. SPAN 111 & 211 are very likely full. Options: Take Spanish via E-campus Take SPAN 101 & 201 at LBCC at the Benton Center in Corvallis Degree Partnership session & sign up for LBCC classes tomorrow: Bexell 112A 1:00-4:00 pm Foreign Language

26. BI 211, 212, 213 is for Science majors. (BI 101, 102, 103 taken in high school does NOT meet BI 211, 212, 213 requirement for biological science majors. Additional Bacc Core course (may be specified by your major) Foreign Language (take placement test) example: SPAN 111, 112, 113 Other Courses

27. If you have AP/IB or transfer credit, mention this to your advisor. Provide unofficial transcripts (if possible) for your advisor. Official transcripts and score reports must be sent to Admissions. AP/IB equivalencies. AP/IB and Transfer Credit

28. ALS 199 – U Engage First Year Orientation BB 111 - Biochemistry/Biophysics majors BI 198 - Biology majors ENSC 101 - Environmental Sci majors EXSS 132 - Allied Health Professions GS 199- Pre-nursing Orientation MB 110 - Microbiology majors VM 110 - Pre-vet Orientation SED 407 - Pre-education - WINTER BI 107 - Pre-dental – WINTER BI 109 - Pre-medical - SPRING Orientation Classes

29. First Year Orientation Learn about OSU Make new friends Learn to navigate campus College is different from high school Ask questions Learn how to get involved U Engage ALS 199 (2 cr.)

30. MUS or MUP classes – Band, Choir, Orchestra, Music lessons – audition in Benton Hall ROTC – Air Force, Military Science, Naval Science PAC – Physical Activity Courses Other 1-2 Credit Classes

31. You need 12 credits to be full-time for financial aid, athletics, etc. You need to average 15 credits per term to graduate in 4 years 45 cr. = sophomore 90 cr. = junior 135 cr. = senior 180 cr. = minimum number to GRADUATE You need 60 credits of UPPER DIVISION (300 level and above) Credits determine your registration priority! Average Course Loads

32. Full time load of 15 cr. = 45 hrs/week Full time work = 40 hrs/week Total = 85 hrs/week Result: Low GPA Low credit completed Lost $ Suspension? WORK LOAD MATTERS

33. For each 10 hrs/week of work reduce course load by 3 cr. Working 20 hrs/week – take 12 cr. Working 30 hrs/week – take 9 cr. Working 40 hrs/week – take 6 cr. Recommendation

34. Departmental Advising - major requirements Faculty Advisor for your Major Chief Advisor for your Department College of Science Advising - Kidder 128 Head Advisor for the College Audit for the Bacc Core Health professions advising Undecided Science students Change of major forms Study Abroad Programs for Science Where to go for Advising…

35. Counseling and Psychological Services – 5 th floor Snell Hall Personal Counseling Testing Services Career Options Academic Success Center-101 Waldo Hall Undecided Major Advising (UESP) Your faculty advisor is not a trained personal counselor. Other Advising Resources

36. Your advisor will Help clarify goals Be familiar with university rules & regulations Monitor progress towards goals Assist in course selection Make referrals as appropriate You should Know how to contact your advisor for appointment Prepare for advising sessions and bring all relevant materials to advising session Be knowledgeable about requirements Recognize that you are responsible for your education Advising is a Shared Responsibility

37. Normal Grading = A,B,C,D,F Professors MAY use A-, B+, B-, etc. SOME classes are graded P/N You may choose S/U grading in certain classes: Not allowed in your major or minor Maximum of 36 credits Must have C- or better to get S Can’t change to a letter grade later NO CREDIT for F,U,N GRADES!! Grades are Important!

38. I/ = Incomplete/alternate grade Professor may give this grade when some of the work is incomplete and work done is passing. Have UP TO one year to complete or turns to the alternate grade. W = Withdraw (through 7 th week) You can withdraw from ALL courses Week 7-10 See an advisor if you are having trouble in a course! Drastic Measures (Academic Regs – page 37)

39. Go to class! Sit in the front row Talk to your profs Treat your first year like a new job Get involved Manage your time wisely Go to class! Tips for College Success

40. Parents are part of the team. Communicate with your student. Use resources such as the Parents and Family web page: http://oregonstate.edu/parents/ Trust your student. Information for Parents Student Parent Advisor

41. Grades are NOT mailed home Release of students records at OSU is bound by federal law (FERPA) We can only release name, mailing address, phone number, class, major, dates of attendance, degrees, awards & activities, most recent school, month and day of birth Information for Parents

42. Week 1 Add or Drop classes by web Week 2 Deadline to DROP is end of Week 2 Adds need permission from instructor and department (done in the dept. office) Week 3 through 7 Deadline to WITHDRAW is end of Week 7 Deadline for change to S/U grading (with advisor signature) is end of Week 7 Week 8 through 10 Can only do a University withdrawal (W in all classes) Week 11 – Finals Week Important Deadlines (pg. 3)

43. Your GAP (General Access PIN) is set to your birthday. You must change it to a new number. Your Registration PIN is given out by your advisor. It changes once each year in the Spring when you register for Fall term. Mandatory advising in the Spring to get your new Registration PIN. The system will not ask for this PIN again until it changes in the Spring. PIN Numbers

44. Around Halloween, think about seeing your Advisor! Registration for Winter Term will begin around November 15 (pg.11 of Reg. Handbook) Remember your GAP! Registration for Winter Term

45. See your advisor around Valentine’s Day! See your advisor around Cinco de Mayo! Get your NEW PIN! Registration for Spring Term Registration for Fall Term

46. Have some alternatives in mind. If you must have the class, contact or go to the department. Wait listing for some classes for Fall. Classes will continue to open and close throughout the summer and first two weeks of classes. Closed Classes

47. Fill out the buff Study List Preparation Guide. If you have transfer credit, print out an unofficial transcript tonight for your advisor. Tomorrow at 9:30 am meet your advisor in Gilfillan Auditorium . Discuss your major with your advisor and decide on classes for Fall Term. Register for classes on the web. (See Registration tutorials at http://oregonstate.edu/registrar.) What’s Next?

48. Get an ONID account (onid.oregonstate.edu) Your ONID e-mail is your official e-mail with the university – so check it often! Sign up for a listserv to find out about: New classes Internships Jobs Scholarships Speakers And much more! Turn in your START checklist. Get an ID card – basement of Kerr Admin. After you register:

49. CONNECT Week Convocation Tuesday, Sept. 22 Connect to Health Prof. Wed., Sept. 23, 10 am Life Science Lunch Wednesday, Sept. 23 Environmental Sciences Hike and Lunch at Bald Hill Thursday, Sept. 24 OSU Begins Monday, Sept. 28 We’ll see you at Connect!

50. Q U I Z T I M E

51. QUIZ TIME What is our General Education core called? How many courses must you take in each category? How many can you take in any one department? How many credits do you need to graduate? How many upper division credits?

52. QUIZ TIME When does your Registration PIN change? When are you required to see an advisor? When is the Add/Drop deadline? When is the Withdraw deadline? WHEN do you come back tomorrow? WHERE do you come back tomorrow?

53. Be at Gilfillan Auditorium tomorrow! 9:30 am! Don’t be late! Enjoy dinner and have a great evening! Advising tomorrow …