Welcome to the University of Oregon

Advising Schedule

Goals for Today• Overview of academics at the University of Oregon

Later today…• Meet with an academic advisor

• Register for spring classes

HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE TERM SYSTEM

Overview of UO Academics

HOW THE UO WORKS:

• The term system

• Communicating with professors

• The role of advising

• The UO degree

• The use of technology

HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE TERM SYSTEM

How UO Works: The Term System

• Fall, winter, spring, summer terms

•10 weeks of classes, 11th week is exams

•Exams and assignments throughout term

One Academic School Year

SpringEarly April to

Mid June

WinterEarly January to

Mid March

FallLate September to

Early December

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

ALL International StudentsAttend full-time: Take at least 12 credits per term (Most courses are 4 credits)

Maintain good academic standing:At least a2.0 GPA (C average)

HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH

PROFESSORS

COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT

Getting to Know Faculty

• Visit during office hours

•Email or phone

•Ask questions and make comments in class

•Let your professor know about anything that could affect your grade

HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

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 requirements 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.Access resources when you are facing challenges (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

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 Academic Advising

Additional Resource Offices

• International Affairs (Oregon Hall)

• Office of Multicultural Academic Success (Oregon Hall)

• Disability Services (Oregon Hall)

• University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)

HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE UO DEGREE

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

What is general education?

General Education

UO General EducationUO General Education

Writing Language MathArts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural

Major

Electives

Writing

• AEIS courses• WR 121 & 122/123

Math and/or Language

Depends on:

-Degree type (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)

-Major-Personal Strengths and Preferences

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

“The Groups”

Arts and Letters

Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each

Social Science

Science

“The Groups”

•Group Requirements:

Arts and Letters (Handbook, p. 135)

Social Science (Handbook p. 178)

Science (Handbook p. 212)

Multicultural Requirement

Choose 2 courses total, from different categories:

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

Multicultural Requirements

•Multicultural courses

Student handbook (p. 236)

General Education

UO General EducationUO General Education

Distribution

Writing Language MathArts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural

Major

Electives

General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

Schedule Possibilities

•Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

Schedule Possibilities

•Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

Schedule Possibilities

•Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

Schedule Possibilities for Spring

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

Schedule Possibilities for Spring

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

Schedule Possibilities for Spring

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

Writing 121/122

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY

Using DuckWeb

Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available)

Course deadlines

Extended course description

E-mail

READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY

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

UP NEXT………ADVISING appointments1. Students with GREEN sheets:

please remain in this room for advising.

2. Students with BLUE sheets:please go to the Walnut room for advising.

3. Students with WHITE sheets:please go to your major department for advising. please see your white sheet to see where you should go.

Spring term classes are the first step!

Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA