UESP Large Group
- 1. 2009 START Orientation and Advising
- 2. You are not undecided… you’ve decided to explore!
- 3. UESP is located in Waldo Hall (Room 102).This is where you will have your advising appointment tomorrow.
- 4. Decision Making ModelAssess yourself.Explore academic & career options.Decide and act.
- 5. UESP Advisor ResponsibilitiesHelp you stay on track with your academic goals
- 6. Assist students in defining and developing desired educational and career plans
- 7. Help you understand academic policies, procedures, or requirements
- 8. Serve as your academic advocate
- 9. See UESP Handbook for additional info (Syllabus section --page4)UESP Advisee ResponsibilitiesBe an active explorer
- 10. Alter your study habits to reflect college level learning environments
- 11. Meet with your UESP advisor at least once a term
- 12. Check your ONID email account daily for updates and important information
- 13. Be honest with yourself and us. Don’t wait for small problems to become big problems!Welcome to the Research University!Defining the research culture of OSUOSU faculty members and their rolesClasses – their content and your workload
- 14. Zero to Success in…77 DaysA weekly to-do list for the termAn external form of accountability to help you be attentive to activities that can enhance your successP.22-23 of Registration Information Handbook
- 15. OVERVIEW OF START MATERIALSOrange UESP HandbookPink student information sheetWhite “open class list” handoutOSU CatalogRegistration Information HandbookOSU START Checklist
- 16. Your first major exploration assignmentColleges and MajorsUESP Handbook pages 8-10 Exploratory CourseUESP Handbook pages 11-12
- 17. OVERVIEW OF OSU DEGREES & COURSE SELECTIONTerminologyDegree ComponentsColleges and MajorsExploratory CoursesBaccalaureate Core Courses
- 18. OSU Key Terminology (UESP Handbook pages 17-18)Alpha SchedulingGAP (General Access PIN)GPASatisfactory/Unsatisfactory GradingDates to remember
- 19. What goes into a BS/BA degree?(UESP Handbook – p. 7)180 Credits Minimum for a Degree
- 20. Baccalaureate Core Synopsis (Handbook p.14)Skills CoursesWriting I: WR 121 – Alpha Sectioned by first initial of last nameWriting II Writing III: Writing II or Communications 111, 114, 218Mathematics: Math 105 or higher Fitness: You must choose a class from both parts. Suggested that you take both the same term, but not required.Part 1 -- HHS 231 (2 credits) Part 2 -- HHS activity course or PAC class (1 credit)Perspective Courses – Sciences, Social Sciences, HumanitiesPhysical Science Biological Science Physical or Biological Science Western Culture Cultural Diversity Literature and the Arts Social Process and InstitutionsDifference, Power, & DiscriminationSynthesis courses are upper division. These should not be taken during the freshmen year.
- 21. Exploring Civil Engineering Brenda Bridges wants to explore Civil Engineering. Her classes might include:Civil Engineering 101Chemistry 201Math 251Writing 121Geosciences 105
- 22. Brenda’s Schedule Brenda Bridges isinterested in exploring civil engineering.Total Creditsthisterm: 15
- 23. Exploring Human Behavior and Social Sciences Christopher Service isinterested in studyinghumanbehavior and exploring the Social Science majors. Hisschedulemightinclude:Sociology 204HumanDevelopment & Family Sciences 201Math 111Health and Human Sciences 231 (Lecture)Health and Human Sciences 241 (Lab)Academic Learning Services 199
- 24. Chris’ ScheduleChris Service isinterested in studyinghumanbehaviorand exploring Social Science majors.Total Creditsthisterm: 15
- 25. Degree Partnership Program(See Page 21 – UESP Handbook)A program that allows students to be concurrently enrolled at OSU and an Oregon community collegeBenefitsAutomatic transfer of creditsAccess to a wider variety of classes and classroom environmentsFinancial aid covers full-time enrollment spread across both institutionsRepresentatives from LBCC will be in Bexel Hall 112A tomorrow from 1:00-4:00
- 26. Educational Opportunities Program(See Page 29 – UESP Handbook)EOP provides instructional, counseling, and tutorial services to certain student populationsStudents of ColorStudents with DisabilitiesFirst Generation StudentsOlder than Average StudentsStudents who are Single ParentsLow-income StudentsStudents from Rurally Isolated CommunitiesVisit Waldo Hall Room 337 for more information
- 27. OVERVIEW OF START ADVISING(what’s happening tomorrow)French, German, or Spanish Foreign Language Placement Test (optional) – 7:00 a.m. – 33 Kidder Hall
- 28. Advising & Registration Session will take 1 ½ to 2 hours
- 29. Part 1 – group advising and course planning with UESP advisors
- 30. Part 2 – scheduling and registration with START Leaders
- 31. Located at the Academic Success Center in Waldo Hall (Room 102)
- 32. Materials to bring to your advising session tomorrowOrange UESP HandbookCompleted pink information sheetAdvising appt cardCatalog, open class list, Registration Information HandbookOSU START CHECKLIST!
- 33. And Finally… Remember your homework…Fill out your Pink “Student Information sheet and list some possible courses on the backReview Colleges and Majors (pp. 8-10) and Exploratory Courses (pp. 11-12) in your UESP handbookDon’t forget your OSU START Checklist!Appointment Card distribution