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New Transfer Student - Spring 2005Academic Advisement Information Booklet

Prepared by the Center for Advisement and OrientationLocation: VC Bldg.– 5th Floor – Room 215Tele: 646-312-4260Web: www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisemente-mail: academic_advisement@baruch.cuny.edu

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Part 1: Your Undergraduate Degree

Baruch College Offers the following undergraduate degrees BA = Bachelor of Arts = 120 credits BS = Bachelor of Science = 120 credits BBA = Bachelor of Business Administration = 124 credits

These are the minimum credits required to earn the degree. This number may increase, based on the number and type of credits you transfer to Baruch College. Remember your credits transfer but not your grades.

Your degree consists of the: Common Core Curriculum (Tier I, II and III) Additional Course Requirements Major Electives

The next few pages will show you the courses in each of the three Tiers

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Part 2: Common Core Curriculum

EN G 2150(3 crs)

Pre-req:- EN G 2100G rade =

EN G 2100(3 crs)

G rade =

O ne 2000 level M ath C ourse(3-4 crs)

Grade =

C O M (SPE) 1010(3 crs)

G rade =

D o you have cred it forC IS 2200 or C IS 1357?

If the answ er is no - you m ust take the

S IM N E T E x am

Foreign Language(Based on HS Foreign Language Units)

See Undergraduate B ulle tin for deta ils

(0-6 crs)

Tier I(12-19 credits)

The Common Core consists of three Tiers with a set number of courses in each tier. As you read each box – mark each of the courses you completed based on what is listed on your evaluation. Highlight the courses that you will need to complete at Baruch to earn your degree. The courses for the core curriculum are required for all majors and degrees.

NOTE: MATH 1030 does not fulfill the Tier 1 – Math RequirementNOTE: MATH 1030 does not fulfill the Tier 1 – Math Requirement

NOTE: Need the SIMNET Exam? Contact - Testing & Evaluation Office at NOTE: Need the SIMNET Exam? Contact - Testing & Evaluation Office at 646-312-4305646-312-4305

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A R T 1000, 1011, 1012 orM S C 1003, 1005 or TH E 1041

(3crs) G rade =

H IS 1000, 1001, 1003, 1005, 2050 or 2053(3 crs)

G rade =

E N G 2800, E N G 2850LTT 2800 or LTT 2850

(3 crs)G rade =

P H I 2000, 2010 or 2200(3 crs)

G rade =

H um anities(12 crs)

S elect one course fromeach o f the 4 groups be low :

N atural S ciences (4 crs) G rade =S elect one course from th is group:

B IO 1003, 1005, 2010; C H M 1000, 2003P H Y 1003, 2003; EN V 1020, 1021

1. P SY 1001 (4 crs)G ra d e =

2. A N T 1001 or S O C 1005 (3 crs)G ra d e =

3. E C O 1001 or E C O 1002 (3 crs)E C O 1 1 1 0 (W S A S s tu d e n ts o n ly)

G ra d e =

4. P O L 1101, 2001, 2321, 2332, 2353 orP U B 1250 (3 crs)

G ra d e =

S ocial Sciences(13 crs)

S elect one course fromeach o f the 4 groups be low :

Tier II(29-33 credits)

TIER III – Minor Requirement – (9 credits)

Tier III consists of selecting three courses in one area of disciplinary study in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies or Social Sciences. You will need two courses at the 3000 level and one course (capstone) at the 4000/5000 level. You are strongly advised to consult with a faculty advisor, the academic department and the Undergraduate Bulletin for specific courses; appropriate course selection; prerequisites and the sequence of each minor before your register for Tier III courses.

Review the Undergraduate Bulletin for a complete listing of the Tier III Minors

Note: While you must complete a minor from a non-business discipline, you may also complete a second minor from a business discipline.

TIER III – Minor Requirement – (9 credits)

Tier III consists of selecting three courses in one area of disciplinary study in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies or Social Sciences. You will need two courses at the 3000 level and one course (capstone) at the 4000/5000 level. You are strongly advised to consult with a faculty advisor, the academic department and the Undergraduate Bulletin for specific courses; appropriate course selection; prerequisites and the sequence of each minor before your register for Tier III courses.

Review the Undergraduate Bulletin for a complete listing of the Tier III Minors

Note: While you must complete a minor from a non-business discipline, you may also complete a second minor from a business discipline.

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Each degree offered at Baruch College has additional course requirements which are described on the following pages.

All students in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Public Affairs are required to meet with a faculty advisor to declare the major. All students must submit an on-line “Eligibility Review for your Major”. Log on to http://advisement.baruch.cuny.edu for more information.

Part 3: Additional degree requirements(degree requirements beyond the core

curriculum)

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Additional Requirements to the Core Curriculum BBA Students

Business majors

ACC 2101* Course completed__ ACC 2203 – required for all non- accountancy majors Course completed__ BUS 1000 Course completed__ CIS 2200(1357)* Course completed__ LAW 1101* Course completed__

Upper Level Courses

FIN 3000 MGT 3120 MGT 3121 MKT 3000 ACC 3202 –required for all accountancy majors BPL 5100 –upper senior status required to enroll

Note: courses marked with an asterisk* are also part of the pre-business requirement

MTH 2206/ 2201/2207/2610 or Equivalent* Course completed__ ECO 1001* Course completed__

ECO 1002* Course completed__

STA 2000* Course completed__

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Additional Requirements to the Core Curriculum BS Students

Public Affairs MajorsECO 1001* and 1002

Course completed__

PHI 2200*Course completed__

PUB 1250*Course completed__

STA 2100*Course completed__

CIS 2200(1357)Course completed__

LAW 1101Course completed__

Note: courses marked with an asterisk*are part of the pre-SPA requirement

Real Estate & Metropolitan Development MTH 2206*/2201*/2610/2207 or equivalent

Course completed__

ECO 1001* and 1002*Course completed__ Course

completed__

PUB 1250*Course completed__

STA 2000*Course completed__

ACC 2101*Course completed__

Upper Level CoursesECO 3320 or 3220 PAF 3201

FIN 3000 PAF 3375LAW 3301 PAF 3550LAW 3302 PAF 3701REA 3702 PAF 3801REA 3710 PAF 4250REA 4725 PAF 4701

PAF 4702

Required Elective

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Additional Requirements to the Core Curriculum BA Students

Liberal Arts Majors

One additional Natural Science course (4 credits) from among the following:

BIO 1003, 1005 ,2010; CHM 1000, 2003; PHY 1003, 2003; ENV 1020, 1021

The 2nd Natural Science Course must be selected from a different area** than the Natural Science course completed to fulfill the required Tier II- Natural Science Requirement.** ENV and BIO are considered to be the same area.

Course completed__

Cultural Studies - Select one course (3 credits) in Black, Hispanic, Latin American or Asian & Asian American Studies

Course completed__

Language Or Literature (6 – 8 credits)*See Undergraduate Bulletin for details.

Course completed__ Course completed__

Students who wish to complete the BA degree must declare their major at one of the Academic Departments in the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences. The School also offers an Ad Hoc Arts & Sciences degree and offers students the opportunity of completing a double major.

Students who wish to complete the BA degree must declare their major at one of the Academic Departments in the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences. The School also offers an Ad Hoc Arts & Sciences degree and offers students the opportunity of completing a double major.

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Part 4. Eligibility Review (requirements) for your Major.

The next three pages will list the eligibility requirements for the majors offered at Baruch College.

All students are required to submit the on-line “Eligibility Review for your Major” form. You may access this form by logging on to the Center for Advisement and Orientation website www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisementLook for the link on our home page.

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Eligibility requirements for the following Majors:

Accountancy, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance & Investments, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship Management, Marketing Management, Quantitative Methods and Modeling.

Students who wish to pursue the BBA degree may do so after they have completed a minimum of 45 credits with an overall minimum GPA of 2.25 and an average GPA of 2.25 or higher in the eight pre-business courses. Additionally, students must have completed either COM 1010 or ENG 2150 (or their equivalents) in order to apply. See the eight pre-business courses listed below:  

1) ACC 2101 Grade= 2) CIS 2200(1357) Grade= 3) ECO 1001 Grade= 4) ECO 1002 Grade= 5) ENG 2100 Grade= 6) LAW 1101 Grade= 7) MTH 2206/2207/2610/2201 Grade= Overall GPA= _____ 8) STA 2000 Grade= Pre-Business course GPA=____

To find out more information log on to: www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisement

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Eligibility Requirements for the following Majors:Public Affairs and Real Estate & Metropolitan DevelopmentStudents who wish to pursue the BS degree in Public Affairs must complete the following courses (24 credit hours )with a minimum GPA of a 2.5

BS in Public Affairs:

Completion of at least 24 credits including the following eight courses with a 2.5 GPA

COM 1010 Grade =

ECO 1001 Grade =

ENG 2100 Grade =

ENG 2150 Grade =

2000-level Math course Grade =

PHI 2200 Grade =

PUB 1250 Grade = Pre-PA GPA =

STA 2100 Grade = Overall GPA =

OR

Completion of any 48 credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.25 which includes:

ENG 2100 Grade =

ENG 2150 Grade =

2000-level Math course Grade =

STA 2100 Grade =

PUB 1250 Grade = Overall GPA =

Faculty Advisor: Professor Daniel Williams (Contact SPA for Office Hours)

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Students who wish to pursue the BS in Real Estate and Metropolitan Development major must complete a minimum of 45 credits with an overall GPA of a 2.5 GPA and students must achieve a 2.5 in the following six courses:

ACC 2101 Grade =

MTH 2206/2201/2610/2207 Grade =

ECO 1001 Grade =

ECO 1002 Grade =

ENG 2100 Grade = STA 2000 Grade =

Additionally, students must have completed a communication course –

either COM 1010 or ENG 2150 (or equivalent) in order to apply.

Pre- REA GPA = ____

Overall GPA = ___

Faculty Advisor: Professor John Goering (Contact SPA for Office hours)

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To find out more information log on to: www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisement

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Eligibility Requirements for Majors in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences

Requirement: Minimum overall GPA of a “C” - 2.0

Please note the following important information!

Students who wish to complete the BA degree must declare their major through one of the Academic Departments in the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences and meet with a faculty advisor.

The School offers an Ad Hoc Arts & Sciences major degree and grants students the opportunity of completing a double major in Arts & Sciences.

Review the Undergraduate Bulletin for majors offered by the Weissman School.

Check out the website for more information about the Weissman School -

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/

To find out more information log on to: www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisement

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Part 5: Program Planning Sheet (for student’s use only)Review the courses you still need to complete for your degree and are eligible to register for this semester. Pay special attention to the required Math and English courses.

Name: _________________________________________ID#:_________________________________________________ Intended Major:____________

Spring 2005- Schedule – Plan A

Course Credits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Minimum needed for full-time status = 12 credits. You may not re-take a course in which you earned

credit from your previous institution. It is strongly recommended that you include any

remaining required Math and English courses.

Spring 2005– Schedule – Plan B

CourseCredits

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Additional and Important Information Submit all final transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Your previous grades do not transfer to Baruch College. Previous grades are reviewed

to determine eligibility for certain majors. You (not the advisor or the computer) are responsible for checking and adhering to all

course prerequisites and corequisites. Courses completed at your previous school (credits received) may not be repeated at

Baruch. Baruch offers free tutoring at the Student Academic Consulting Center (SACC), a

nationally certified tutoring center. All students are required to complete a liberal arts minor (see Tier III of the Core

curriculum). Baruch’s policies and procedures may be different than your previous school. Read

your Undergraduate Bulletin. Want to learn about ABS, PEN, and WU grades? Read your Undergraduate Bulletin –

Understanding your Final Grades and Transcript. Pay special attention to Baruch’s 3X repeat policy Read the Undergraduate Bulletin for information regarding the CPI units Need help in deciding a career? Visit the Career Development Center Every student must submit the on-line “Eligibility Review for Your Major”. Log on to:

http://advisement.baruch.cuny.edu for more information.

Note: Requirements are subject to change. Always stay up to date by reading your College Bulletin, Schedule of Classes, your Baruch webmail and other college literature.