New Student OrientationFall 2011

Please turn off your cell phones

Complete the New Student Orientation Record

Name, TUID (9 digit #),

Cell Phone,TU email address

Session leader (Presenter’s name)

& Today’s Date

Indicate if you are transferring in AP or IB

Scores or have any College level transfer

creditMajors you are considering -General: Science, Education, Business

OR Specific: Psychology, Biology, Journalism

OR Pre-Heath Information Management (HIM)

On the Upper Right Hand corner of your form –

Please indicate if you are Honors, RCC, or a Student Athlete

What Happens During Orientation?

Today’s session: Group presentation with an advisor – get your

questions answered! Meet with a peer advisor to discuss placement test

results and possible course options for fall Tomorrow’s session (Today for Transfer Students):

Small group session with peer advisors ▪ Review course options▪ Select courses and register with the assistance of a peer

advisor Review your selections with a professional advisor – If

you do not complete this step, your courses will be dropped

What Do I Have In Front of Me?

Academic Advising Syllabus Temple Majors Sheet General Education Worksheet MEA Worksheet Resources Worksheet Time Grid Important Dates

What Is University Studies?

The academic home for students who are deciding on colleges/majors

Resource for Temple students who are

declared, but exploring other options (“major

changers”)

Why Did You Choose University Studies?

I have multiple interests or abilities I chose Temple because of its diverse

academic options I like to explore lots of options before

making decisions I’m not ready to close any academic doors I'm a curious individual by nature I’m interested in several majors I haven’t had much time to think about

specific academic majors I have another reason: ___________________

Who Are the University Studies Staff Members?

Academic Advisors Schedule individual appointments to

discuss your academic plans, check in, or use as a resource/referral source

Peer Advisors Current Temple students Talk to them about their experience

Office Staff Able to refer you to appropriate services

How Do I Communicate with My Advisor?

No assigned advisors Call to schedule an Appointment or

come in for Express (walk-in) Advising (limited)

Email through your Temple e-mail address – the official means of communication dus@temple.edu

Review your Advising Session Notes

How Do I Begin To Explore My Major Options?

Take exploratory courses Talk to other students, faculty, alumni, and

professionals in the field Meet with academic advisors Research the Bulletin (www.temple.edu/bulletin) Take time to transition to college, possibly take a

seminar course University Seminar 1001 (for First Year Students) University Seminar 2001 (for Transfer Students)

Visit the Career Center Participate in the Major Exploration Academy

(MEA) Participate in Workshops

What Do I Do Once I’ve Decided on a Major?

Declaration of Major Policy – Must Declare by 60 Credits (including Transfer, AP Credits, and IB Credits)

Attend a Change of Program (also known as an Intra-University Transfer – IUT) session with the School/College you have chosen and submit a completed an Application

At this session, requirements for your selected major will be reviewed by an advisor from that School/College

What do I Need to Do to Graduate?

General Education Requirements

School/College Requirements

Major Requirements

What Classes Should I Take?

General Education Requirements: Foundational Courses

English Placement Math Placement Eng 0701Eng 0802IH 0851IH 0852

Math 0701 or 0702Quantitative Literacy (GQ)Math 1021 Stat 1001

Math 1022 Stat 1102 Math 1041 Math 1031

What Classes Should I Take?

General Education Requirements: Breadth Courses

Arts (GA) Art History, Theater,

Music Studies

Human Behavior (GB)Education, Therapeutic Recreation, HR Mgmt

U.S. Society (GU)Urban Ed, Comm & Reg Pln

Race & Diversity (GD)

History, LawWorld Society (GG)

Advertising, Film, Broadcasting

Science & Technology (GS)

Earth/Env Science, Landscape Architecture

How Many Classes Should I Take?

12-17 credits each semester is considered full-time

For Financial Aid, you are required to successfully complete 80% of your attempted credits (semester and cumulative)

To complete a degree in 4 years: A typical semester includes 15/16 credits A typical year includes 30/31 credits This might change depending on what program

you choose and when you declare

What If I Have Transfer Credits?

Be sure to tell your peer advisor and advisor about any Transfer credits or AP credits you have

If you have more than 45+ credits, you’ll be following abbreviated Gen Ed requirements

Submit your final transcript and official AP scores before you begin the fall semester

What Other Things Should I Start Thinking About?

Get involved through organizations Become a peer advisor or peer

teacher Become a Diamond Research Scholar

or Diamond Peer Teacher Study Abroad Starting thinking about Graduate

School Visit the Library Understand Financial Aid Participate in Opportunities, like

TUTeach

What Resources Are Available to Me?

“I spent too much time socializing and not enough time studying/completing assignments”

43.6% Strongly Agreed or Agreed

“My classes were harder than I expected them to be”

55.4% Strongly Agreed or Agreed

Time Management, Study Skills, & Note Taking Workshops at the Russell Conwell Center

What Resources Are Available to Me?

“I got nervous during exams”

54.5% Strongly Agreed or Agreed

Tuttleman Counseling Center and Russell Conwell Center Workshops

“I struggled because I do not have clear academic and/or career goals”

35.2% Strongly Agreed or Agreed

Academic Resource Center and The Career Center

What’s Next?

Meet with a peer advisor Review Placement test results Tell your peer and professional advisor if you

have AP scores or Transfer credits Develop a schedule

Register – IMPORTANT: you will need your accessnet username and password

Mandatory meeting tomorrow (today for Transfer Students) with an academic advisor

Questions?