FRESHMAN REGISTRATION ADVISEMENT SESSION Presented by The Academic

FRESHMAN REGISTRATION ADVISEMENT SESSION Presented by: The Academic Advisement Center

Welcome to John Jay!

Goals of Today’s Session… q Introduce you to John Jay’s Academic Advisement Center and the resources we offer. Provide you with an overview of academic requirements Develop a class schedule for the Spring 2010 semester

The Academic Advisement Center Offers Help In…. q Academic program planning q Exploration and discussion of major/minor options q Interpretation of John Jay’s academic policies and procedures q Tracking degree progress q Answering specific academic questions and concerns q Referral to other college resources

CUNY Assessment Test Once you are accepted into John Jay you are required to take the CUNY Assessment Tests, which include: You can be exempt from taking the Reading & Writing CUNY Assessment Tests if you have satisfied any of the following: Reading Writing Math SAT Verbal score of 480 or higher ACT English score of 21 or higher NYS English Regents score of 75 or higher Everyone is required to take the Math CUNY Assessment Test for placement purposes. Performance or exemption from these assessment tests will determine your course placement.

CUNY Assessment Test (continued) READING WRITING COM 101 EAP 121 COM 102* (re-take Reading exam) EAP 131 COM 110 (recommended) ENGW 100* (re-take Writing CUNY Assessment Test) Students registered in one of these Writing courses are limited to taking 4 courses for the semester A student must pass the Reading &Writing CUNY Assessment Tests or be Regents/SAT exempt in order to be eligible to take ENG 101

CUNY Assessment Test (continued) MATH 100* (Student re-takes part I of Math CUNY Assessment Test) MATH 103* (Student re-takes part II of Math CUNY Assessment Test) MAT 104 or 105 MAT 108 Social Science Math (this is the highest level of math needed for AS Degree) (this level of math is required for all BA/BS Degrees not listed below) or 141 Pre-Calculus (this level of math is required for all FOS, CIS, FIS & ECO majors) FOS, CIS, FIS & ECO students must also complete additional higher levels of math.

Components of your Degree Program Associate in Science (4 Majors) Bachelor of Arts/ Science (23 Majors) Major Requirement (21 -24 credits) Major Requirement (33 -70 credits) General Education Requirement (28 -38 credits) General Education Requirement (44 -60 credits) No Electives (amount of credits vary) Total of at least 60 credits to graduate. * Total of at least 120 credits to graduate. * *You must also maintain a minimum 2. 0 GPA, pass all 3 CUNY Assessment Tests (reading, writing, math), and pass the CUNY Proficiency Exam in order to graduate.

General Education Courses All colleges nation-wide require that students fulfill a general education program General Education Courses Offer: A broad knowledge base from a variety of perspectives A foundation for the development of communication and thinking skills Preparation for more advanced coursework

General Education Requirements SKILLS ENG 101 ENG 201 SPE 113 CORE REQUIREMENTS HIS 203 or 204 DISTRIBUITION REQUIREMENTS SOCIAL SCIENCES (SELECT TWO) ETH 123 Or ETH 124 Or ETH 125 ANT 101 ECO 101 NATURAL SCIENCES PHYSICAL EDUCATION NSC 107 AND (SELECT ONE) HIS 205 PHI 231 MAT 104 or 105 LIT 230 or 231 MAT 108 or 141 LIT 232 or 233 ART Or DRA Or MUS FOR LANG ENV 108 GOV 101 PED COURSE PSY 101 SOC 101 B. A. /B. S. = 6 credits in the same language required FOS 108 PHY 108

First Semester Course Options SKILLS ENG 101 SPE 113 DISTRIBUITION REQUIREMENTS ETH 123 or ETH 124 or ETH 125 SOCIAL SCIENCES (choose one) MAT 108 or 141 ART or DRA or MUS CRJ 101 ANT 101 COR 101 ECO 101 FIS 101 GOV 101 MAT 104 or 105 PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTRO TO MAJOR COURSES (choose one if applicable) PED COURSE ICJ 101 PSY 101 PSC 101* SOC 101 SEC 101* *Requires enrollment in ENG 101

To Move From an A. S. to B. A. /B. S. Program Pass all 3 CUNY Assessment Tests (Reading, Writing, and Math) Complete 12 credits at the College Earn a minimum 2. 0 grade point average or better

Exemptions In order to be exempt from Foreign Language, Natural Science 107 and/or Physical Ed, students must meet the following criteria: Foreign Language Completed 3 years of a language at the high school level Passing grade of 65 or higher on the New York State Level III Language Regents Examination Languages offered at the College: • Arabic • Italian • Russian • Chinese • Japanese • Spanish • French • Portuguese Students must take a placement exam in the Foreign Language Lab (room 112 Westport) before registering for Spanish, French & Russian Natural Science 107 (NSC 107)* Completed 3 years of science at the high school level Passing grade of 65 or higher on any 2 New York Science Regents Examination. *Bachelor Degree students are still required to take a laboratory – based science course (ENV 108, FOS 108 or PHY 108, except for FOS majors) Physical Ed Have received physical ed credit for military training, or police, fire, or corrections academy, or other comparable agency training Students who participate on a John Jay sports team for a full season will receive 1 PED credit

Advanced Placement & College Now Credit College Board Reports and/or College Transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Office ASAP to ensure timely processing You should not register for any course(s) you believe you will receive either AP or College Now credit for

Learning Communities @ John Jay offers two special programs which help students fulfill their General Education & Major requirements in alternate ways. These two programs are: First Year Experience Linked Courses & First Year Seminars The Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP) Within these programs, students discover how themes, concepts and skills they learn in different classes connect with each other. Insightful knowledge, the ability to question and think critically, comfortable relationships with professors and peers, and self-confidence are only a few of the gains that students in involved in these programs take with them to future semesters and beyond.

First Year Seminars The Spring 2010 First Year Seminars (FYS) are high interest introductory courses in Anthropology 101, Ethnic Studies 125 and Speech 113, all of which satisfy General Education requirements for Baccalaureate and Associate degree students. The first year seminars are designed to support the success of entering first year students by allowing them to work closely with faculty and hone their reading, writing and oral communication and critical thinking skills. The courses introduce students to the principles, theories, practices and research methods of the respective disciplines preparing them for higher level study in the college. The FYS structure allows students to explore college policies and the community, discover college resources and special programs, and attain critical study skills such as note-taking or time management.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP) ISP offers a unique approach to reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking while fulfilling course requirements. This program is open to all students who have passed the Reading & Writing CUNY Assessment Exams. Here are just a few of the exciting features that make ISP a one-of-a-kind academic program: Courses are team-taught by two or more professors from different academic disciplines ISP courses meet once each week for a double period ISP courses emphasize the use of primary sources - articles, case-studies, novels, plays, artwork, film in place of conventional textbooks Most undergraduate General Education requirements may be fulfilled with ISP courses! There are no standardized exams; the emphasis is on written and oral expression and analysis ISP Students receive regular friendly and supportive advisement and help with course selection ISP is a learning-community, fostering collaboration, multi-cultural perspectives, and a greater awareness of the ways in which bodies of knowledge are interconnected. ISP provides free tutuoring Refer to flyers provided in your folder to learn more about ISP and the

So How Many Credits Should You Take? Credits 1 – 11 credit hours Part Time Status 12+ credit hours Full Time Status *Full Time status is often required in order to be eligible for Health Insurance coverage and certain forms of Financial Aid (i. e. TAP). *It is important that you speak with a Financial Aid counselor and Academic Advisor when registering for and withdrawing from classes. *In order to graduate with a bachelors degree in four years it is recommended that students register for 15 credits (typically 5 courses) required for his/her degree every semester. *However, it is important that before registering students assess whether taking on a full time credit load is feasible.

Important Dates & Miscellaneous Notes Important Dates: Freshman Orientation: Tuesday, January 26 th 10: 00 AM – 2: 30 PM at the College’s North Hall located at 445 West 59 th Street First day of the Spring 2010 semester – Thursday, January 28 th Financial Aid: You must submit a 2009 -2010 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on-line immediately. See ONE STOP for more details. Spring 2010 Semester Bill: You will be issued an unofficial bill today. Be mindful of your tuition due date, which will be posted on E-SIMS. College ID: You are invited to take your College ID photo after today’s session. Once your tuition is paid in full , you may obtain your ID card by visiting the Public Safety Department in 535 T building. You will need to bring a validated Bursar’s receipt. You must obtain a current semester sticker for your ID card each semester.

Contact Information Academic Advisement Center 212 -237 -8000 Ext. 2066 Room 008 W (Westport Bldg. ) Satellite Office 646 -557 -4817 Room 1119 N (North Hall) Academic Advisement Staff Mitchell Dufanal mdufanal@jjay. cuny. edu Howart Francis hfrancis@jjay. cuny. edu Louise Freymann lfreymann@jjay. cuny. edu Katherine Munet-Pabon kmunet@jjay. cuny. edu Bridget Sledz bsledz@jjay. cuny. edu Sumaya Villanueva svillanueva@jjay. cuny. edu