Welcome to the Welcome to the College of Liberal College of Liberal Arts and SciencesArts and SciencesAdvising 1001

I. Introduction to a Liberal Arts and Science Education

CLAS Academic Advising System

Graduation Requirements

Core Curriculum and CLAS Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements and Minor Requirements

Things to consider before registering

II. UCDAccess

III. Advising and Registration

•Preparation for life-long learning; development of…

oAnalytical, written, computation, communication, and decision making skillsoHonesty and integrityoTeamwork skillsoAbility to solve complex problems/critical thinkingoAppreciation for diversity and the readiness to adapt in a changing workplace

•CLAS offers two types of Bachelor’s degrees:

o Bachelor of Arts (BA)o Bachelor of Science (BS)

A liberal arts education does not limit you to a particular niche, but qualifies you for a wide range of opportunities for the rest of

your life!

Academic Advising is a Academic Advising is a SharedShared

PartnershipPartnershipStudents, faculty, and staff are all Students, faculty, and staff are all

participants in the teaching and learning participants in the teaching and learning mission of the college.mission of the college.

• Academic Advisor Responsibilities (College Professional)– Help you navigate the university system– Connect you to the campus and campus resources– Help you ask the right questions– Supply you with information to make informed decisions– Explain academic policies and procedures– Approve transfer credits to be applied towards your

general education requirements– Provide academic updates and assist you in planning for

success– Facilitate graduation

Academic Advising is a Academic Advising is a SharedShared

Partnership Partnership (cont)(cont)

• Faculty Advisor Responsibilities– Explain major/minor requirements– Approve transfer credits within

major/minor – Keep you on track with your major/minor– Discuss career/graduate school

opportunities

Academic Advising is a Academic Advising is a SharedShared

Partnership Partnership (cont)(cont)

• Student Responsibilities– Understand the basics of UC Denver’s college-level

expectations and how they may differ from those in your previous college

– Learn how to manage your time– Feed your brain! Exercise and eat healthy– Set academic goals with assistance of advisors– Learn UC Denver’s general education and your major

requirements. Understand that they may be different from those at your previous college

– Know academic policies and deadlines – Understand the importance of professionalism and

ethical behavior– Ask for help when needed– Verify schedule

Core Requirements/General Education 50-60 credit hrs.

Major Requirements34-56 credit hrs.

Electives4-36 credit hrs.

Components of a DegreeComponents of a Degree

Minor Requirements(optional at some schools)

TOTAL=120 credits of which 45 hrs. must be upper division

If you plan to graduate in 4 If you plan to graduate in 4 years, how many credits years, how many credits

will you need to complete will you need to complete each year?each year?

15 credit hours/semester X 2 semesters per year=30!

Freshman: 1-29 Sophomore: 30-59 Junior: 60-89 Senior: 90-120

120 total hours completed Including accepted transfer credits

▪ Up to 60 transfer credits from Community Colleges▪ Up to 90 transfer credits from 4-year Universities▪ Maximum of 90 transfer credits applied towards the 120

total hour requirement Minimum 2.0 UC Denver GPA Minimum 45 hours of upper division

(3000/4000) completed Minimum 30 hours at UC Denver CLAS

completed 21 UC Denver CLAS hours completed in

your final 30 hours All core curriculum and graduation

requirements met All major requirements met

English Composition (two courses required) English 1020 English 2030

Math 1010

Math 1070

Math 1080

Math 1110

Math 1120

Math 1130

Math 1401

Math 2411

Math 2421

Math 2830

Competency is satisfied by a letter grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher in each course.

Mathematics (one course required)

Core Knowledge Core Knowledge AreasAreas•Arts & Humanities (6 credit hours from

the approved core list, outside the major)

•Behavioral & Social Sciences (6 credit hours from the approved core list)

•Psychology, Communication, & Anthropology majors must take 2 classes from the social science list

•Economics, Geography, International Studies, Political Science & Sociology majors must take 2 classes from the behavioral science list

Biological & Physical Sciences, Mathematics (7-8 credit hours from the approved core list, outside the major)

Cultural Diversity (3 credit hours from the approved core list, major classes allowed)

International Perspectives (3 credit hours from the approved core list, major classes allowed)

CLAS Graduation CLAS Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Additional General Education Additional General Education classes/major course is OKclasses/major course is OK

•Communicative Skills (3 credits, C- or higher grade required)

•Foreign Language (0-10 credits, C- or higher grade required)

•Humanities (3 credits)

•Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)

•Social Sciences (3 credits)

•Biological/Physical Sciences or Math (3-4 credits)

As you prepare to Choose classes, As you prepare to Choose classes, think about the following:think about the following:

1. Classes in your major

- Any introductory courses you still need to complete

2. Appropriate selections from the CORE or CLAS Graduation Requirements

- Composition or Math

3. Time available for studying

4. Time commitments (job, social life, family, etc).

How many credit hours How many credit hours should you consider should you consider

taking your first taking your first semester?semester?

At most Institutions, 12 credit hours is considered full time.

How much time should you spend studying in college?

*Minimum of 2 hours per credit hour*

EXAMPLE

4 (3 credit courses) x 6 (hours of study per class) =

24 hrs. of study time per week outside of class

On behalf of the UC Denver Community, we wish you the

best as you pursue your academic career!

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