New Student Orientation Summer 2015

Office of Student Academic Affairs

College of Social Sciences and HumanitiesAcademic Advising and Registration Session

• Today will be an introduction to general degree requirements for CSSH, the NU Core, the degree audit, and academic progression standards

• We will talk a bit more about the myNEU student portal – your one-stop shop for your time at Northeastern

• You will meet individually with your academic advisor at the end of the session to discuss registration and to schedule your fall 2015 First Semester Academic Advising Appointment

CSSH Academic Advisors

• Kimberly Fralico Criminal Justiceo International Affairs (N-Z)

• Michaela Kinlocko American Sign Languageo Economics (A-F)o Englisho LLC – Spanisho Philosophy and Religion

• Megan Nicklawo Human Services

• Justin Repicio Asian Studieso Economics (G-Z)

• Jason Riccioo Historyo International Affairs (A-M)

• Meghan Wardo African American Studieso Political Science (L-Z)o Sociology and Anthropology

• Eric Wintero Political Science (A-K)

Degree Requirements

Electives

MajorRequirements

NU Core128

Semester Hours

Specific to your department

Remaining classes needed to meet

minimum hours for graduation

Double and Combined Majors/

Minors

Core courses may also count as major requirements

Residency RequirementA minimum of 64 semester

hours at NU are required to earn

a bachelor’s degree

NU Core Requirements

First Year Courses

• Knowledge Domainso Arts or Humanitieso Social Scienceo Science & Technology

• Math and Analytical Thinking Level 1

• First Year Writing

• Additional for BA Majorso 1 Humanities and 1 Artso Foreign Language

Upper Class Courses

• Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

• Comparative Study of Cultures

• Level 2 Elective• Math and Analytical Thinking

Level 2• Two Writing Intensives in

Major* • Capstone*• Experiential Education*

*Usually covered by major courses

Your Degree Audit (DARS)

• Highlights all major and NU Core requirements• Reflects progress towards your degree and program• Records all transfer and AP credits• Helps you choose and track courses every semester

Understanding Your Degree Audit

Requirement met with NU class

Requirement met with IB transfer credit

Choose course from list to fulfill requirement

Requirement in progress

AP, IB, and GCE Credit on Your Audit

• Advanced Placement (AP)o Northeastern accepts scores of 4

or 5 on AP exams for credit

• International Baccalaureate (IB)o Northeastern accepts scores of

5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams only for credit (except for Standard Level Further Mathematics)

• General Certificate of Education (GCE)o A-levels: “E” or better for credito AS-levels: “C” or better for credito No credit granted for O-levels

• C or better required to transfer credit from accredited academic institution

Transfer and Advanced Credit

You should not enroll in any course for which transfer or AP or IB or GCE credit has been or may be granted

You have one academic semester to finalize all previous transfer and AP/IB/GCE coursework on your NU record Note: AP Scores must come directly from CollegeBoard.com

All final transcripts and/or score reports not yet submitted should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Mailing info can be found on their website at:www.neu.edu/admissions/apply/mailing.html

Course descriptions and syllabi can be emailed to:transfercredit@neu.edu

Expectations for Academic Progress

One Semester = 16 Credits

4 Credits

4 Credits

4 Credits

4 Credits 1 1

• 2.0 Cumulative GPA: C average• Earn at least 16 credits

Normal Academic Progress

Monitoring Academic Progress

• Academic progress monitored every semester by advisors using Faculty Advising Communication Tool (FACT)

o Informs students and advisors of academic difficulty in classes

Academic Probation for Freshmeno Below 1.8 cumulative and/or fewer than 12 semester hours

each semester

Academic Probation for Upperclassmeno Below 2.0 cumulative and/or fewer than 12 semester hours

each semester

Dean’s List

• Issued at the end of each fall and spring• 3.5 semester GPA or higher• No grades below C-• No incomplete grades

To be eligible for Dean’s List• Good academic standing• Not taking any courses Pass/Fail• Full load (minimum 4 courses)

myNEU Student Portal

Do NOT make changes to your

fall 2015 schedule without

consulting your Academic Advisor!

myNEU Student Portal: I Am Here

myNEU Student Portal: Tips and Tricks

• Course Catalog lists every course that could be offered

• Schedule of Classes lists every class that will be offered

• Use Course Registration to add or drop courses

• Remain on track for graduation by running your degree audit regularly

• Schedule to meet with your advisor on the Appointment Calendar

Special Considerations

• Pre-Law Advisingo Provides individual counseling to students regarding law school

preparation o Housed in Office of Career Development

• PreHealth Advisingo Calculus 1 & 2, Biology 1 & 2, Physics 1& 2, General Chemistry 1

& 2, Organic Chemistry 1 & 2

• Language Placement Examo Online for French, Spanish, and Germano In person or over the phone assessment for all other languageso If registering for language in fall 2015, the placement exam must

be completed over the summer

CSSH Welcome Week Events

President’s ConvocationTuesday, September 88:45 am Centennial Quad March to Matthews Arena

A Taste of BostonTuesday, September 8Following Convocation Centennial Quad

CSSH Dean’s Welcome Tuesday, September 8 1:30 pmMcLeod Suites

CSSH Department BreakoutsTuesday, September 8 Following CSSH Dean’s Welcome

Remember to wear your CSSH t-shirt!

Fall 2015 First Pages

First-Year Writing (ENGW1111) and other classes may use the First Pages book as a common discussion point

throughout the first year.

From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy CombatantBy Alex Gilvarry

Tuesday, September 8 at 7 pm

Thursday, September 17th

3:30 to 5pm180 Renaissance Park

CSSH Academic Advising Office

Today: The CSSH Video Booth

Have your voice be heard!

Answer the following questions:• What do you want to be at NU?• How will studying the liberal arts at CSSH help

you #BeYOUatNU?

We’ll be sharing your answers after orientation on social media!

Next Steps

• Meet with an academic advisor:o Review your fall 2015 scheduleo Discuss language placement exam o Schedule your First Semester Academic Advising appointmento Answers questions about transfer or AP/IB credito Collect any transcripts or score reports

• When your schedule is set and your fall 2015 appointment is made, you are free to go. Enjoy the rest of your time at Northeastern!

Reminder: Be sure to wear your t-shirt to President Aoun’s Convocation on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 am!

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CSSH Academic Advisors: Today’s Breakout

• Kimberly Fralico Criminal Justiceo International Affairs (N-Z)

• Michaela Kinlocko American Sign Languageo Economics (A-F)o Englisho LLC – Spanisho Philosophy and Religion

• Megan Nicklawo Human Services

• Justin Repicio Asian Studieso Economics (G-Z)

• Jason Riccioo Historyo International Affairs (A-M)

• Meghan Wardo African American Studieso Political Science (L-Z)o Sociology and Anthropology

• Eric Wintero Political Science (A-K)