Welcome to the University of Oregon

Advising ScheduleGoals for Today• Better understand how the UO works• Introduce the Bachelor’s Degree

This Weekend• Review course options using Degree Audit Report, Student Handbook, Class Schedule (online) and Course Catalog (online)

Sunday, January 8• Attend mandatory advising workshop • Meet with an advisor • Register for Winter Quarter classes

Where in the world…

….are you coming from?

Steps to Success at the UO

Understanding UO Campus Culture:

• Roles and resources

• College knowledge

What’s the role of advising?

Advising at the UOAdvisors help you:

1. Plan your class schedule each term

Advising at the UOAdvisors help you:

1. Plan your class schedule each term

2. Choose a major or change a major

Advising at the UO

Advisors help you:

1. Plan your class schedule each term

2. Choose a major or change a major

3. Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate

Advising at the UO

Advisors help you:

1. Plan your class schedule each term

2. Choose a major or change a major

3. Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate

4. Use your resources effectively (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

Tips from advisors• Schedule an appointment at least once a term.

• Keep all of your advising records in one place.

• Review your grades and degree audit on DuckWeb

each term.

• Print your class schedule each term.

Advising at the UO

Two main places to go for advising:

1. If you have a major, go to your academic department

2. Undeclared students, go to the Office of Academic Advising

Additional Resource Offices

• International Affairs (Oregon Hall)

• Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence(Oregon Hall)

• Accessible Education Center(Oregon Hall)

• University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)

Other Important Resources

• University Catalog Online– Information about Majors– Detailed degree requirements

• Student Handbook– Information about General Education– Information about Campus resources

• Academic Advising Website: http://advising.uoregon.edu/

College Knowledge

How UO Works • Quarter system – fall, winter, spring, and summer

• Average 4 courses per term (15-17 credits)

• Total credits – 180 (about 45 courses)

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

ALL International StudentsAttend full-time• Most courses are 4

credits• Take at least 12

credits per term

Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA (C average)

One Academic School Year

SpringEarly April to

Mid June

WinterEarly January to

Mid March

Week 1

FallLate September to

Early December

Week 2Week 3

Week 4Week 5

Week 6Week 7

Week 8Week 9

Week 10Finals

FinalPapers

and Tests

Syllabus

Exams

Assignments

How UO Works

•Attend ALL classes, participation important

•Keep up on assignments and readings

•Studying and class time = about 8 hrs/day

• Texting in class• Playing games on your

computer during class• Facebook in class• Surfing the Web too much• Emailing when you should

meet in person

Technology

When it’s Helpful• Blackboard• Lecture slides posted• Online homework• Professors’ websites• Note-taking• The Library website

When it’s Harmful

E-mail

READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY

E-mail is the official form of communication at the UO.

Using DuckWeb

Where to start?

DON’T FORGET!

Send all final official transcripts to UO.

General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

What is general education?

General Education requirementsGeneral Education requirements

Major

Electives

General Education

Arts & Letters – 15 credits

Soc. Science – 15 credits

Science – 15 credits

Writing – 2 courses

Multicultural – 2 courses

Math – 1 yr. equivalent

Language – 2 yrs. equivalent

Writing

• AEIS• WR 121

• WR 122 or 123

Math and/or Language

Depends on:

• Degree type (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science)

• Major

• Personal Strengths and Preferences

Consult with your advisor about which option is right for you.

Where to start?

“The Groups”

Arts and Letters

Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each

Social Science

Science

Multicultural Requirement

Choose 2 courses total, from different categories:

American Cultures (AC)Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP)International Cultures (IC)

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degreeAssociate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree

Major

Electives

General Education

Arts & Letters – 15 credits

Soc. Science – 15 credits

Science – 15 credits

Writing – 2 courses

Multicultural – 2 courses

Math – 1 yr. equivalent

Language – 2 yrs. equivalent

AAOT

General Education

Major

Electives

UO Bachelor’s Degree – Major UO Bachelor’s Degree – Major

MAJORS

Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

Keep scrolling

down for a list of the

Schools and Colleges:

Major Departments

General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s Degree – ElectivesUO Bachelor’s Degree – Electives

First Year Programs

General Education

Major

Electives

Ask your advisor about Seminars!

Seminars

• Get to know a faculty member

• Small class size

• Connect with other transfer students

• Earn upper-division credit

Seminars

Business (majors only)

Journalism (majors only)

Talk with your advisor about these opportunities!

Transfer Seminars

Talk to your advisor about these opportunities!

Second Year Seminars

ARH 399 -- Art and Politics

ENG 399 -- Sex, Gender, and Science Fiction

UO home page – Current Students

Schedule Possibilities for Winter

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

Writing

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

Schedule Possibilities for Winter

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

Sunday, January 8

1. 12:30pm -- Check in for orientation in the EMU Concourse. Required.--Bring your Student Handbook, “planning your class schedule” sheet, copies of the Degree Audit and Transfer Evaluation Report--Bring a laptop (or cell phone with internet) if possible.

2. 12:45pm -- Go to the Maple Room (EMU) if you have questions. Not required.

3. 1:30pm -- Attend an advising workshop (Fir Room, EMU) Required.

QUESTIONS?