WELCOME TO YOUR FALL ADVISING ORIENTATION ACADEMIC ADVISING

WELCOME TO YOUR FALL ADVISING & ORIENTATION ACADEMIC ADVISING SESSION 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: Guessing your password more than two times will lock you out of your account. Connect with Advising: facebook. com/WWUAdvising @WWUAdvising

YOUR ADVISING TEAM Pre-Healthcare Advisors Clint Spiegel, Ph. D Professor in Chemistry & Pre-Healthcare Advising Anna Tognazzini, M. Ed. Pre-Healthcare & Graduate School Advising

ADVISING & REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 9: 30 – 10: 30 Group Advising Session • • Graduation requirements Academic programs and resources 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 fall classes • Advisors are available to answer questions • Review fall quarter schedule 12: 30 Advising Session Concludes 12: 30 -1: 15 Spanish Placement Test in MH 21

ACADEMICS AT WESTERN MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION

ADVISING AT WESTERN IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO INITIATE CONTACT WITH AN ADVISOR! RECOMMENDATION: MEET WITH AN ADVISOR AT LEAST ONCE PER QUARTER. Who is my advisor? Where do I find them? • Pre-Healthcare Advising : Old Main 280 • Academic Advising Center: Old Main 380 • Student Outreach Services: Old Main 387 • Academic Departments: Various campus locations Viking Advisor pg. 4 (pg. 2 in DTA version) Image retrieved from: http: //thenounproject. com

VIKING ADVISOR Registration and Planning Guide for New Students 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.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Viking Advisor pg. 5 (pg. 3 in DTA version)

GENERAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (GURS) Viking Advisor pg. 6 (pg. 4 of DTA version)

GENERAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (GURS) § Communication (ACOM & BCOM/CCOM): English 101 and 1 course from Block B or Block C § Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): One of five options § Natural Sciences (LSCI & SCI): Complete 3 courses. At least 2 courses must include a lab (LSCI) § 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 Viking Advisor pg. 7 -45 and back cover

ACADEMICS AT WESTERN MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION

MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION Choosing a major is a process – start early! • Explore using your GUR courses • University Catalog • Academic Departments Websites & Professors • Academic Advising Center Choosing a Major website • Career Services Center What can I do with this major? website • Meet with an advisor © 2016 tagxedo. com Viking Advisor pg. 46 (pg. 5 of DTA version)

MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION: TIMELINE Benefits to Declaring Your Major Early • Departmental advisement specific to your major • Finding out about opportunities within your department • Access to major restricted courses • Supports timely graduation! Viking Advisor pg. 46 (pg. 5 of DTA version)

PRE-HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS Pre-Healthcare Professions Advised by Pre-Healthcare Advising • • • Chiropractic Dentistry Medicine Nursing Optometry Pharmacy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine Other Allied Health Careers Pre-Healthcare Professions Advised by Health and Human Development Department • • • Nutrition Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy RN-to-BSN Advised by Health and Community Studies Department

UNIVERSITY CATALOG • College & Department Information • Major & Minor Requirements • Course Descriptions • Academic Policies • Student Rights & Responsibilities

PROGRAMS OF STUDY AT WESTERN Locate the list of available majors under ‘Programs of Study’ in the online Catalog

MAJORS IN THE CATALOG 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

MAJORS IN THE CATALOG Course Requirements Click on a Course Title to View More Information This is a good place to find major requirements that also fulfill GURs

ACADEMICS AT WESTERN MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION

STUDENT ADVISING SHEET Personal Information Advisor Name & General Advising Contact Information Transfer credit: AP, IB, College, or University SAT or ACT Scores English Math Placement Information English 101 completed by the end • Check themust Mathbe Placement Scores section of your first year. or scores that may place you for any grades into a math course at Western. Official MPA Exempt from scores will. English display 101: in this section. • AP English Exam – score 4 or 5 Collegewith transfer credit to consider all • • Consult an advisor placement information and to choose the Consult with an course advisorfor to you consider all appropriate. placement information and choose the appropriate course for you.

TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY REPORT (TER) Institution Information Course Equivalents XX and TT code Transfer Grades GUR Attributes Please see the TER key attached to your printed TER for more information about your transfer credits.

ACADEMICS AT WESTERN MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION

COURSES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR FRESHMEN 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 • Recognize the value of resources for academic success Huxley GUR Strand • 2 -3 GUR courses linked in successive quarters • Cohort across the academic year • Fall: ENVS 202 (SSC) + Seminar 101 • Winter: ENVS 204 (SSC) • Spring: ENVS 203 (LSCI) FIG and GUR Strand handouts are available at the front of the room

FIRST YEAR INTEREST GROUPS (FIGS): COURSES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR FRESHMEN FIGs = 3 classes 2 GUR lecture courses + a small seminar (up to 25 students) FIG handouts are available at the front of the room

CLASSFINDER Found on your my. Western homepage, under Registration Viking Advisor pg. 51 (pg. 9 of DTA version)

DEVELOPING A BALANCED SCHEDULE Learning to develop a good schedule is a valuable skill for academic success. Building an appropriate schedule ü Credit Load = average 14 -16 credits (3 -4 classes) ü If including science labs: 12 -14 credits (3 classes) is more suitable ü Balance class types and sizes ü Plan time for out-of-class assignments and to study ü 1 credit hour = 1 hour of class + 2 hours of out of class preparation / studying ü Pay attention to prerequisites and course sequencing ü Many majors such as Languages, Math, Science, Pre-Healthcare, and Engineering should begin their coursework fall quarter to stay on track ü In general 101 courses in the sciences do not fulfill pre-healthcare requirements Viking Advisor pg. 47 (pg. 8 of the DTA version)

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CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS

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ACADEMICS AT WESTERN MAJOR EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION YOUR ACADEMIC RECORDS CLASS PLANNING RESOURCES PLANNING FOR FALL REGISTRATION

STEP #1: COPY GUR CREDITS FROM TER Viking Advisor back cover CHEM 1 TT 5 ANTH 201 5

STEP #2: IDENTIFY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS & ANY COMPLETED CREDIT

STEP #3: CHECK MATH & ENGLISH PLACEMENT Math Placement: • Do you need to take the MPA? • Identify what math courses are recommended for your academic plans • Determine if you should take math fall quarter English Placement: • Determine if you need to take English 101 in your first year • Keep in mind English 101 is offered every quarter

STEP #4: FIND GURS & MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL Watch for prerequisites and restrictions. Read all the notes available.

STEP #5: CREATE & SAVE MULTIPLE SCHEDULES

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES Now until 11: 15 am – Registration preparation & Academic Planning 11: 15 am – Presentation on how to register 11: 35 am – Registration opens Viking Advisor pg. 43 -44 (pg. 8 for DTA version)

ACADEMIC PLANNING STEPS FOR TODAY 1. Copy any GUR transfer credits from your TER onto your GUR Checklist. 2. Identify and find major requirements using the Catalog, or explore majors of interest using GURs. 3. Talk with an Advisor about your Math and English Placement. 4. Look for open classes in Class. Finder that will fulfill GURs or Major Requirements for fall quarter. 5. Create and save multiple fall quarter schedules, using Class. Finder’s Scratch Sheet. If you are writing down your course schedules, don’t forget to include the CRN – the 5 -digit purple number used to register for that class. Other things you may want to do to related to registration: • Spanish Placement Test – 12: 30 in MH 21 • Math Placement Assessment – online