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    Lower Level Cartwright Centerwww.uwlax.edu/advising

    Email: advising @uwlax.edu

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    Registration on WINGS

    y http//:www.uwlax.edu/wings/help/student.htm

    y How to find your registration appointment (PDF)

    y Helpful WINGS Registration Tips (PDF)

    y How to Search for Classes (online tutorial)

    y How to Add a Class to Your Shopping Cart (online tutorial)

    y H

    ow to Register for Classes (online tutorial)yWING IT Sessions in the DORMS & AAC!!!!

    y$100.00 Registration Fee!!

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    Lit racy Cat g ry

    y CST 110 grade C or better

    y ENG 110 grade BC or better or you are required totake additional 300 level English Composition course

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    Math matical/Logical Syst ms & For ig

    La guag Cat gory

    y If placed into MTH 051-pre algebra, will need to take 051

    if intend to take MTH

    150-College Algebra, 151-Pre-Calculus, or 175-Applied Calculus

    y MTH 051 is NOT required if you intend to take MTH145-Elementary Statistics

    y 2ndArea CS-101 or 102, foreign language, or PHL 101(logic class)

    y Math placement re-test option 21 November 3:30 MathDepartment website

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    For ig La guag troactiv Cr ditsy Placement test to determine appropriate class level.

    y Retroactive credits given if a grade of B or better is

    earned, above 102 level to count.y Example.if put in 202 class, and you receive a B or

    better, then will receive credit for 102 and 201. (12credits total)

    yAlso have to fill out paperwork in the ModernLanguage Department.

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    Mi ority Cultur s or Multiracial om 's

    Studi s Cat gory

    y 3-credits required

    y Popular choices seem to be EFN 205, ERS 100, W-S 100,Soc 225

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    I t r ational & Multicultural Studi s Cat gory

    y HIS 101 & or 102 required

    y Take ECO 120 if interested business

    y PSY 280 counts elective PSY majorsy INS 250, 1-cr. Course is required if you study abroad.

    y INS 250, 251 and 252 will fulfill one course in thiscategory - if all are taken.

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    Sci nc Cat goryyAll students must take one science with a lab

    y Bio 103 or 105

    y CHM 100, 103, 104y ESC 101

    y MIC 100

    y PHY 103, 106, 125, AST 155 or 156

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    Sci nc quir m nt

    y CHM 103 placement is MTH 150 (algebra) or higher

    is required.y Students not placing in MTH 150 or higher tend to not

    succeed in CHM 103

    y CHM 104-prerequisite is grade C or better in CHM 103

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    S lf & Soci ty Cat gory

    y PSY 100

    y SOC 110, 120y FIN 207

    y ECO 110 (if plan to try business)

    yANT 101 or ARC 100

    y POL 101 or 102 (education)

    y These are all JUST examples.

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    Humanistic Studi s Cat goryyOne literature class required for everyone

    yENG 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206

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    Arts Cat goryyTwo appreciation classes required from

    different departments

    yDance, art, theater, music, photography

    yArt appreciation offered online J-term andsummer term

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    Health and Physical ell Being Category

    y HPR 105, SAH 105 orHED 207

    y HPR 105 offered J-term and summer term, online.

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    Transcript Codes/ etaking ClassesyA W will appear on your transcript

    y Limited 4 withdrawals

    y D or an F you can repeat the course..

    yYou cannot use credit earned at another school toerase a D or F grade.

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    B.A. vs B.S.y Required to choose one of 3 tracks for a B.A.

    y P 62 of Course Catalog

    y Required to take additional science with lab class forB.S.

    y Some majors no choice BA (Spanish, English)

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    CommunicationMajor equirements:

    y CST 110 and ENG 110, earned grade of B or better.

    y

    2.50 GPAy CST 190, Intro To Communication grade B or better

    y Completed 45 semester credits

    y Go to department for approval

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    Communications Major

    y 4 Emphasisareas:

    y

    1. Advocacy and Cultural Criticismy 2. Broadcast and Digital Communication

    y 3. Interpersonal Communication

    y 4. Organizational and Professional

    Communication

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    Education equirementsy PPST reading (175), math (173), & writing (174)

    freshmen year

    y

    24 semester creditsy 2.75 GPA (3.0 or higher recommended)

    y 30 hours of post-high school experiences

    yApply in the semester you have completed these

    requirements, by the third week

    y Preeducation Informationsession November11, 3:30 inroom 104 Wing.!!!

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    Collegeof Business equirements

    y Grade C ECO, 110, 120, ACC 221 & 222 & MGT 205.

    y 54 or more credits earned

    y 2.50 GPA at time of application

    y 9 of the 11 pre-business classes completed including:ENG 110, MTH 175, MTH 145

    y ECO, 110, 120, ACC 221 & 222, BUS 230, MGT 205, and

    I-S 220

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    Psychology equirements

    y Complete PSY 100 and MTH 145, grade C or better

    y PSY Advising Tutorial at department websitey See named Faculty Members for approval

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    ESS Fitness

    Two

    T

    racksy GPA 2.75 (min)

    y Grade C in pre-admission core coursesHPR 105, BIO

    103, 105 or MIC 100, ESS 115 Orientation to Exercise &Sport Science

    y Fitness evaluation

    yWord processing and writing skills

    y Professional site visitationy Interview

    y Once admitted, must maintain a grade of C in allrequired courses.

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    Sport Management Emphasisy 2.75 GPA

    y Earned 30 semester credits

    y Complete pre-admission core courses: ESS 115 , BIO 103, 105or MIC 100, C-S 101 with grade of C or better

    y Fitness evaluation

    y Professional site visitations

    y Word processing skills

    y Interview

    y Typically apply sophomore year

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    Ways to get into Physical Therapy

    y Earned undergraduate degree declare anyundergraduate major.

    y Concentrate your undergraduate studies on a field thatinterests you AND that you can achieve academicsuccess with.

    y Popular majors include: Biology, CommunityHealthEducation, ESS-Fitness, Psychology, Physics andTherapeutic Recreation.

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    PT Dual Degree

    y Or enroll in UWLs ..

    y

    Biology Physical Therapy Dual Degree Programy Physics-Physical Therapy Dual Degree Program

    y If in 1 or 2 semesters dont have 3.0-3.5 then should gothe traditional track.

    y

    Dual Degree is a tough track

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    Physical Therapy Minimum equirements

    y Min GPA 3.0 average GPA is 3.5 (3.2-3.9 is range)

    y Two 20-hour clinical observations (usually do closer tohome in rural hospitals, and outpatient clinics)

    y grade C or higher in prereq classes (biggest criterialooked at when applying)

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    10 Prerequisites requiredy General Biology - 105 (4 credits)

    y Human Anatomy BIO 312 (4 credits)

    y Human Physiology BIO 313 (4 credits)

    y Chemistry I -103, II-104 (4 credits each)

    y Physics I & II PHY 103 & 104 (4 credits each)

    y

    Statistics-Math 145 (3 credits)y Psychology (3 credits)

    y Sociology (3 credits)

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    Additional equirements to

    et Admitted to PT

    y Two letters of reference

    y

    Can apply as often as possible (plan A and plan B)y GRE this plays a more limited role

    y 4 narrative questions asked

    yJoin the Pre PT Club

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    Occupational Therapy

    y 3.0 min. GPA

    y

    Earned undergrad degree or Dual Degree PSY and O.T.y Grade of C or better in prerequisite coursework

    Anatomy and PHY 312 & 313 or ESS 205 and 206, PHY125, PSY 210 or 212, MTH 145, SOC and/or ANT, PSY

    304y 10 hours clinical experience

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    Dont panic if you dont get the class you

    want!

    y Make sure you identify plenty of alternative classes andsections before you register.

    y

    Use your catalog for course descriptionsy See the instructor of the class for an override.

    y Check during break for opening

    y Drop/add week

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    Winter-Intersession egistrationy Begins November 13 for 1st, 2ndyear students

    y Maximum credit load is 3 credits (Deans approval formore)

    y J-term shows separate term on your transcript.

    y Grades available on WINGS mid February

    y J Term credits do not count toward full-time status for fallor spring semester.

    y Appropriate credit fee is applied

    y You do NOT need to pay $100 prior to registration for J-term.

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    Reasons you may have a hold on your

    registration

    yAdvising Restriction

    y Pay your $100 deposit before can register (go to

    Cashiers Office)y Tuition still owed from current semester

    y Some majors put a hold on as well (accountancy,biology, psychology, radiation therapy, health

    education, microbiology, international business, etc.)

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    Introductory classes for exploring students

    yAPH 103 Art Photography

    y CLI 120 Intro Clinical Lab Science

    y CST 190 Intro to Communication Studiesy ESS 115 Orientation to Exercise Sport Science

    y HPR 105 Healthy Lifestyle

    y H-P 106 Intro toHealth Related Careers

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    Introductory classes for exploring students

    y CHE 240 CommunityHealth Education (prereqHED 205)

    y MGT 100 Introduction to management relatedcareers

    y MIC 120 Introduction to Microbial Sciences (sem IIonly)

    y NMT 201 Intro to Nuclear Med Tech

    y PHL 100 Introduction to Philosophy

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    Intr ct ry cl ss s f r x l ring st nts

    y POL 201 Introduction to POL Science

    y POL 211 Intro to Public Administration

    y PSY 100 Gen PSYy PSY 200 Orientation to PSY

    y REC 150 Foundations of Recreation

    y RTH 250 Intro to Therapeutic Recreation

    y SAH 160 Keys to Success for Science Major

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    Introductory classes for exploring students

    y Soc 110 The Social World

    y Soc 120 Social Problems

    yARC 195 Archeologyy THA 220 Acting I

    yW-S 100 Gender, Race, and Class

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    Additional Information

    y Phone messages!

    y Department Websites

    y UW-L Directoryy Online catalog

    y GPA Calculator:www.uwlax.edu/sah/ess/sm/semester.htm

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    Registration on WINGS

    y http//:www.uwlax.edu/wings/help/student.htm

    y How to find your registration appointment (PDF)

    y Helpful WINGS Registration Tips (PDF)

    y How to Search for Classes (online tutorial)

    y How to Add a Class to Your Shopping Cart (online tutorial)

    y How to Register for Classes (online tutorial)

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    Math PlacementyNovember 20 From 1:00 to 3:00

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    ScholarshipsyAll UW-L Scholarships due March 1st

    y Letters of recommendation

    y Dont be afraid to applyyAwarded Spring Semester

    ywww.foundation.uwlax.edu

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    E-MAILCheck your UW-L email/SNAP

    yAcademic advisor vs. faculty advisor

    yAdvising hold first semester onlyy Please call to cancel if you dont plan to keep your appt.

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    General Education Math & English

    Requirements

    Students need Math and Eng placement tests

    1. Otherwise required to take ENG 050 and Math 050prior to completing 30 credits at UWL.

    2. Math placement Saturday, November 15th, 2:00 p.m.,102 Carl WimberlyHall

    (Dr. LeDocq 785-6615) or [email protected] minute exam

    -Picture ID, #2 pencil

    -a NON-graphing calculator

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    OfficeHours

    y Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    y Thursday walk in days

    8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m.

    *How to contact me [email protected]

    or call 785-69501. days/times available

    2. reason for the appointment

    3. appointments until after registration

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    Physical Therapy

    y DPT partnership with Milwaukee (clinical doctoral

    degreey 1st class to graduate Spring 2008

    y Biggest change from master to doctoral level is moreinternship time required.

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