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To get started, log onto a computer: Username: First part of your WWU email Password: Created by you when you activated your Universal Account Forgot your password? Let the student advisor know, they can help. Warning: Do not attempt to guess your password more than twice, or you will get locked out. Connect with Advising: facebook.com/WWUAdvising @WWUAdvising Slide 2 9:30-10:30 Group Advising Session Graduation requirements Academic policies Transfer credit report How to identify classes 10:30-11:10 Registration Preparation & Academic Planning Identify classes for fall quarter Advisors are available to answer questions 11:15 Registration Presentation: How to Register 11:35 Registration Begins Register for classes Advisors are available to answer questions Review Fall Quarter schedule 12:30 Advising session concludes 1:00 Spanish Placement Test in MH 21 1:30 3:00 Orientation Session Slide 3 Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration Slide 4 Viking Advisor pg. 4 (pg. 2 in DTA version) It is the students responsibility to initiate contact with an advisor! Recommendation: meet with an advisor at least once per quarter. Slide 5 Provides advising and registration information Includes : Graduation Requirements General University Requirements (GURs) - Course Descriptions Registration Information Academic Planning Resources Keep your Viking Advisor for use throughout your first year at Western. Slide 6 Viking Advisor pg. 6 (pg. 4 in DTA version) Slide 7 Viking Advisor pg. 5 (pg. 3 of DTA version) Slide 8 Communication (ACOM & BCOM/CCOM): English 101 & an additional course from Block B or C Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): One of six options Humanities (HUM): 12 credits, 3 courses from at least 2 departments Social Sciences (SSC): 12 credits, 3 courses from at least 2 departments Comparative, Gender and Multicultural Studies (ACGM & BCGM): 1 course from Block A and 1 course from Block B Natural Sciences (LSCI & SCI): Complete 3 courses. At least 2 courses must include a lab (LSCI) Viking Advisor pg. 7-39 Slide 9 First Year Sequence: Honors 103 (Fall), Honors 104 (Winter), & Honors 105 or Honors 106 (Spring). Colloquia: At least two required. Can be taken at any time throughout your time at Western. Seminars: At least two required. Usually taken as an academic upperclassmen. Capstone/Senior Project: Completed by or concurrently with the culmination of your academic pursuits at Western. Slide 10 Honors 103 and 104: Each fulfill a HUM GUR (2 total).* Honors 105: Fulfills an ACGM GUR.* Honors 106: Fulfills a BCGM GUR.* First Year Honors Sequence: Fulfills the BCOM/CCOM requirement.* Colloquia: Complete various GURs. Fall 2015: Economics (SSC) Winter 2016: Psychology (SSC) and Interdisciplinary Sciences/Social Sciences (SSC) Spring 2016: Geology (Spring, LSCI) and Gender and Sexuality Studies (BCGM) *These can be marked off on the GUR Checklist on the back of your Viking Advisor. Viking Advisor pg. 7-39 Slide 11 Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration Slide 12 Viking Advisor pg. 43 (pg. 5 of DTA version) Slide 13 Benefits to Declaring Your Major Early Departmental advisement specific to your major Finding out about opportunities within your department Access to major restricted courses Graduate on time! Slide 14 College & Department Information Major & Minor Requirements Course Descriptions Academic Policies Student Rights & Responsibilities Slide 15 Locate the list of available majors under Programs of Study in the online Catalog Slide 16 Major Title Number of Credits to Complete the Major Introduction to the field of study Department Contact Information Career Resources How to Declare the Major Slide 17 Course Requirements Click on a Course Title to View More Information This is a good place to find GURs that also fulfill major requirements Slide 18 Click the Degree Planner button to view and print a useful planning tool for tracking progress in the major. Slide 19 Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration Slide 20 Math Placement Information Next MPT Tuesday, September 22 nd at 9am in Fraser 4 Check the Math Placement Scores section for any grades or scores that may place you into a math course at Western. Scores from this mornings MPT will display online in this section after 1pm The Math Placement Information section displays math courses that you may take based only on your Math Placement Test (MPT) score. Consult with an advisor to consider all placement information and choose the appropriate course for you. Slide 21 English Placement Information (may be located on the back page) English 101 must be completed by the end of your first year. Exempt from English 101: AP English Exam score 4 or 5 College transfer credit Consult with an advisor to consider all placement information and choose the appropriate course for you. Slide 22 Institution Information Course Equivalents GUR Attributes XX and TT code Not Upper Division Transfer Grades Please see the key at the bottom of your printed TER for more information about your transfer credits. Slide 23 Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration Slide 24 Found on your MyWestern homepage, under Registration Viking Advisor pg. 41 (pg. 7 of DTA version) Slide 25 Building an appropriate schedule Credit Load = average 14-16 credits (3-4 classes) Balance credit load, class types and sizes, and other commitments Plan time for out-of-class assignments and to study Pay attention to prerequisites and course sequencing Many majors such as Languages, Math, Science, Pre-Healthcare, and Engineering should begin their coursework fall quarter to stay on track Learning to develop a good schedule is a valuable skill for academic success and to avoid making registration changes that may affect financial aid/student loan eligibility. Viking Advisor pg. 40 (pg. 6 of the DTA version) Slide 26 First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) Cluster of 3 classes fall quarter 2 GUR lecture courses Small Seminar First-Year Experience (FYE) One stand alone course Small size GUR or elective GUR Strands 2-3 GUR courses linked in successive quarters Cohort across the academic year Give first-year students a small group experience to help: Integrate into University life Provide opportunities for substantial interaction with faculty Gain knowledge of yourself as an active learner Understand the value of resources for academic success FIG and GUR Strand Handouts are available from your ASA Slide 27 Academics at Western Major Exploration and Preparation Your Academic Records Class Planning Resources Planning for Fall Registration Slide 28 Slide 29 Slide 30 Slide 31 Slide 32 Slide 33 Slide 34 ANTH 201 5 CHEM 1TT5 Viking Advisor back cover Slide 35 Slide 36 Watch for prerequisites and restrictions Read all the notes available Slide 37 Slide 38 Today at 11:35 See important information on how to register at 11:15. Viking Advisor pg. 41-42 (pg. 7-8 for DTA version) Slide 39 1.Check your registration statusTalk to an advisor if you have holds. 2.Copy any GUR transfer credits onto your GUR Checklist. 3.Identify and find major requirements using the Catalog, or explore majors of interest using GURs. 4.Look for open classes in ClassFinder that will fulfill GURs or Major Requirements for fall quarter. 5.Create and print multiple fall quarter schedules, using ClassFinders Scratch Sheet. If you are writing down your course schedules, dont forget to include the CRN the 5-digit purple number used to register for that class. Other things you may want to do to: Math Placement Test 9:00am in FR 4 on Sept. 22 nd Spanish Placement Test by appointment in MH 21