www.pace.edu/orientation

Pre-Registration Instruction and Advising Guide

#PaceBound

Fall 2015 SemesterNew York City and

Westchester Campuses

WelcomeOn behalf of Pace staff, faculty, and administration, we welcome you to Pace University!

Before reading this guide please make sure you sign into the online system and check

your personal information. If you have not already done so, please follow the log-in

procedure outlined in the letter accompanying your packet and then return to this

guide. If you have any questions, New York City students should contact the Center

for Academic Excellence at (212) 346-1386; Westchester students should

call (914) 773-3434.

This guide contains essential information about how to complete your registration

for Orientation. Please read it carefully and then sign into the system at

www.pace.edu/orientation to complete the Online Course Selection Questionnaire,

reserve your Orientation date, and make your payment. The deadline for this is

June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later).

We are here to help, so please contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to

meeting you at Orientation!

Cathy Raynis-Meeker Michael Verdino Mira KrasnovWestchester Campus New York City Campus International Students(914) 773-3756 (212) 346-1386 and Scholars Officecraynismeeker@pace.edu mverdino@pace.edu NYC (212) 346-1368 PLV (914) 773-3425 mkrasnov@pace.edu

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InstructionsSTEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ORIENTATION REGISTRATION

If you are submitting your forms electronically (preferred method of submission):

q Sign into the online system at www.pace.edu/orientation to check your personal information as explained in the letter accompanying your packet. Please do this upon receiving this guide.

q Return to this guide and read the instructions on the next page for completing the Online Course Selection Questionnaire.

q Complete the Online Course Selection Questionnaire; complete the Release, Consent, and Waiver; select your Orientation date; and submit your Orientation reservation.

If you are submitting your forms by mail:

q Print and complete the paper versions of the Course Selection Questionnaire; the Release, Consent, and Waiver; and the Orientation Response Form available as a PDF at www.pace.edu/orientation.

q Be sure to sign the authorization at the bottom of the Course Selection Questionnaire.

q Carefully read and follow the payment instructions for Guests outlined in the Rates/Payment Options section of the Orientation Program Response Form.

In addition, whether you file online or by mail:

q Whether you are a Westchester or a New York City student, visit www.pace.edu/placementtesting and click on the relevant campus link for instructions on taking the online writing and math placement exams prior to your Orientation. Dates for the exam are listed on the website. Because exams and dates are different, please make sure you are on the correct campus site. Your adviser will not be able to make your fall schedule without placement test scores for you. It is essential that you take these tests by the specified deadlines as advisers use your results to make your fall

schedule.

q If you have taken two or more years of French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Italian and you wish to continue studying that language to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements at Pace University, take the short online modern language placement exam by June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later). Advisers will not be able to complete your schedule without test scores. For more information or to take the exam, visit www.pace.edu/placementtesting. For your own records you can print a copy of the exam score before leaving the test site.

q If you have a disability that requires accommodations for the placement tests, please contact the Counseling Center at (914) 773-3710 (Westchester Campus) or (212) 346-1526 (New York City Campus). See page 6 for more information.

Using This Guide Your first semester schedule at Pace will be based on several factors: Core Curriculum requirements, placement test results, the preferences you indicate on the Course Selection Questionnaire, and your intended major. All of these are explained in this guide. Please read it carefully in the order it is presented, so that you understand the information provided and what to expect academically in your first semester and beyond. By following the steps outlined above, you will ensure that you are ready to start your college journey!

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The information you provide on the Course Selection Questionnaire will help your adviser to create your first semester schedule. Think carefully about the information you provide. To ensure the best selection of courses, please submit the Course Selection Questionnaire and the Orientation Program Response Form as soon as possible and no later than June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later).

Please follow the step-by-step instructions below as you complete the Course Selection Questionnaire. Please be sure to provide the requested information.

Personal and General InformationReview the personal information on your form and make any necessary corrections.

Intended Major1. Indicate your intended major. This guide contains a complete

list of the majors (page 7) that are available on your campus. Make sure you check the campus when you select the major: Campus 1 is New York City and Campus 2 is Westchester (Pleasantville).

2. If you are undecided about your choice of major, please indicate that by checking the boxes for areas that are of interest to you.

3. Please indicate if: a. You are willing to take an evening class (beginning after

6:00 p.m.). b. You plan to commute to Pace University. c. You successfully completed trigonometry. d. English is not your first language.

Learning Community PreferencesPlease indicate your Learning Community preferences. Select four Learning Communities that you are interested in taking and list them according to your preference, with “1” as your strongest interest. A complete list of Learning Communities is provided in the Learning Communities Course Supplement available at www.pace.edu/orientation. Make sure you click on the campus you will be attending to view the correct Learning Communities Course Supplement. Read the description of each Learning Community before you indicate your preferences.

Please note:

1. Learning Communities that include ENG 110 or ENG 120 depend on English placement.

2. Some Learning Communities are restricted to certain majors or programs, so please be sure to choose appropriate Learning Communities.

Areas of InterestPlease indicate the areas of study that are of interest to you. Select as many areas as you like, but make sure that you select at

least five and rank them in your order of interest with “1” as your strongest interest.

Second Language Interest and Experience1. Indicate which second language you are interested in studying.

Although not everyone will take a language in the first semester, the Modern Languages Department strongly recommends that students continuing to study a language studied in high school begin their language courses in the fall semester of their freshman year.

2. Please provide the requested information about language courses you took in high school. Please be as accurate as possible.

3. List any languages in which you are fluent.

4. If you took the second language SAT II, please indicate the language you tested in and the score you received.

5. If you graduated from a high school in which English was not the primary language of instruction, please make sure you indicate this on page one of the questionnaire.

6. Reminder: If applicable, take the online modern language placement test prior to Orientation (see page 6).

AP/IB/Earned College CreditsPlease list any Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) work you have completed, along with the score you received on any exams. Indicate if you have taken an AP course and still need to take the exam.

Please also list all courses you have taken prior to registering at Pace for which you have earned college credit. Indicate the grades you received in those courses. To obtain Pace credit, you must submit official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission on your campus. See page 5 for more information.

In order to receive credit for college level coursework completed prior to your graduation from high school, official exam scores and/or transcripts must be sent to the Undergraduate Admission Office as soon as possible. Please note: Fall 2015 registration schedules will not be changed or amended to reflect documentation received after August 21, 2015. In this instance, AP, IB, or other college credit for duplicate coursework already appearing on your fall schedule will not be awarded.

Registration AuthorizationComplete the Registration Authorization to indicate that we have your permission to register you for your first semester classes. We cannot create your schedule without this permission.

First Year Interest Groups (Westchester only) Please visit www.pace.edu/figs for information on choosing your group.

Completing the Course Selection QuestionnaireIf you are submitting the Questionnaire as a paper form, please print it from the PDF available at www.pace.edu/orientation.

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Your First Semester at Pace: An Overview

To graduate in four years, first-semester students typically take between 15 and 17 credits or between 4 and 6 classes. As a first-semester student, you will take courses that fulfill general University and Core Curriculum requirements. If appropriate, you may take one or two courses in your intended major. Below are the courses and learning experiences that will comprise your first semester. They include:

UNIVERSITY 101University 101 (UNV 101) is the cornerstone of your first-semester academic experience. It is a one-credit, pass/fail course that is designed to help ensure your successful transition to Pace University. Class topics include liberal learning, self-reflection, advising and academic development, and four-year educational planning.

The course is taught by both a professor and a peer leader (a current student). Your University 101 professor will be your adviser throughout your first year at Pace and will provide academic and personal support, guidance, and referrals to important University resources and services. The peer leader is also available to help you get to know the University.

Learning CommunitiesLearning Communities are a unique feature of Pace’s first-year experience. A Learning Community consists of two courses combined to create a unique learning environment and collegial community. Two professors from different fields of study teach the course using each field’s methods and theories to explore a common theme. A variety of out-of-class activities are often part of many Learning Communities.

A description of the Learning Communities being offered in the fall semester can be found in the Learning Communities Course Supplement at www.pace.edu/orientation. Make sure you view the guide for the campus you will be attending and select your Learning Community preferences from the section that pertains to you.

Every effort is made to give students a Learning Community during their first semester based on one of the four selections they have indicated on their Course Selection Questionnaire. Sometimes this is not possible and the Learning Community experience is deferred until spring or students are placed in a different Learning Community.

Foundation CoursesFoundation courses are required for all students at Pace University. In the first semester, you will likely take:

• Either English 110 or English 120 (depending upon placement testing)

• A mathematics class appropriate for your intended major (depending upon placement testing)

• A 100-level computer science class

• Possibly a science or second language course

Area of Knowledge CoursesThese courses give students a broad and comprehensive look at the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students must take at least eight courses in the Area of Knowledge portion of the Core Curriculum in order to graduate. Typically, students will take one or two Area of Knowledge courses in their first semester.

Major CoursesOnly when appropriate can students take a major course in their first semester. These courses are typically introductory in nature and give students a broad overview of their intended field of study. Please note that although you may be eager to take classes in your major right away, many majors require that you complete prerequisites, or preparatory courses, before beginning coursework in a major.

Sample First Semester ScheduleTYPICAL COURSE CREDITS

Learning Community 6–8 Two courses joined together that will satisfy Core

Curriculum requirements; one course may be English

English 110 or English 120* 3–4 Satisfies a Foundation requirement and may be part

of a Learning Community

Computing 3–4 Depending on major; satisfies Foundation requirements

Mathematics† 2–4 May satisfy a Foundation requirement

University 101 1 Required of all students

Area of Knowledge courses 0–6 and/or major classes, if applicable

*Depends on placement†Depends on placement and intended major

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A Closer Look…the Core CurriculumCore Curriculum Graduation Requirements

Foundation Requirements

Writing English 110–Composition (determined by placement test)English 120–Critical Writing (determined by placement test) English 201–Writing in the Disciplines

Public SpeakingCommunication 200–Public Speaking

Second Language Proficiency Select from: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish

MathematicsLevel depends on placement, major, and prior study

Laboratory ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, or Science

ComputingIntroduction to Computing or Computer Programming (depending on major)

Areas of Knowledge Requirements

Western HeritageEnriches your knowledge and understanding of the Western heritage in North America and Europe

World Cultures and Traditions Helps you understand and appreciate historical, philosophical, artistic, linguistic, religious,

political, and literary traditions that have shaped our world

Humanistic and Creative Expressions Helps you develop an informed understanding and appreciation of humanistic, literary,

and artistic creativity

Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural PhenomenaAllows you to examine human, organizational, and scientific experiences

Other Required First-Year Learning Experiences

University 101 (UNV 101)

One Learning Community (credits earned through courses above)

One Civic Engagement and Public Values Course (could possibly be fulfilled through the courses above)

Pace Path

The Pace Path is an innovative four-year program unique to Pace University that helps each student become successful in college, career, and life. Each student develops strengths in managing oneself, interpersonal relations, and organizational awareness through co-curricular activities within an academic program. This is accomplished through collaboration with Pace faculty, advisers, staff, coaches, and mentors.

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Course Placement Testing and College EquivalencyCollege Credit, Dual Enrollment, Bridge ProgramsIf you have taken college courses for credit or have participated in a dual enrollment or Bridge program, please be sure to have all official college transcripts forwarded to the Office of Undergraduate Admission for evaluation (see contact information below). Prior credit will only be evaluated once your official transcript has been received.

Advanced Placement Course EquivalencyA minimum score of 4 is required on all AP exams with the exception of the Computer Science A and Computer Science AB exams; a score of 3 or above is acceptable for these. Please have all official AP results sent to the appropriate Admission Office.

Office of Undergraduate Admission Contact InformationAll official transcripts should be sent to the appropriate office listed below:

New York City Campus Westchester Campus One Pace Plaza 861 Bedford Road New York, NY 10038 Pleasantville, NY 10570 (212) 346-1323 (914) 773-3746 ugnyc@pace.edu ugplv@pace.edu

Please see AP/IB/Earned College Credits section on page 2 for further information.

First Semester Schedules for Students Who Are Exploring MajorsAdvising Center for Exploring MajorsThis department assists “exploring” students who have not yet decided on a major. It provides individualized counseling to guide students through all the steps associated with choosing a major. The goal is to make sure students select a major that meshes well with who they are, their interests, skills, goals, personality, and values. This department creates a student’s first-semester schedule based on personal and academic interests as well as Core Curriculum requirements.

First Semester Schedules for Students in Special ProgramsChallenge to Achievement at Pace (CAP)CAP is a one-year program designed to help first-year students meet the academic demands of a college education. Students are provided the necessary academic tools needed to meet their educational goals including a carefully designed curriculum of selected courses, advisement, and academic support services. All students in the CAP program take courses that fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, a Learning Community, and courses in their intended major (if appropriate).

Pforzheimer Honors CollegeThe Pforzheimer Honors College offers a unique and challenging academic experience for students who meet the criteria for admission. It is open to all majors within the College of Health Professions (Lienhard School of Nursing), Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, and it offers entering first-year students the opportunity to complete any undergraduate program. All first-year Honors students will take at least one Honors course or Honors Learning Community during their first semester in addition to Core and major related courses (where appropriate). Honors College students attending the New York City Campus should pay attention to the special Orientation registration dates for Honors College Freshmen.

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Placement Testing: www.pace.edu/placementtestingAn important part of your summer Orientation at Pace is making sure you are taking the right courses. Pace uses placement tests to make sure you take classes that are right for you. Because these tests help to determine which English, math, or modern language courses you may be enrolled in during your first year, it is important for you to take them seriously and do your best on them. Read carefully below to see if you should take any online placement test prior to arriving for Orientation.

EnglishAll students take an English placement test that requires them to write an essay. Students will be evaluated on their ability to organize and develop ideas, to sustain an argument, and to use correct spelling and grammar. Students may place out of English 110, which starts the core sequence of English study, after evaluation of appropriate transfer credit or AP credit, writing sample, and verbal SAT scores by the English Department on each campus. Pforzheimer Honors College students will be evaluated in collaboration with the Honors College directors on each campus. All incoming freshmen will take their English test online prior to attending Orientation. For dates and details, see www.pace.edu/placementtesting. Please make sure to click on the correct link for your campus.

MathematicsPrior to their Orientation date, all students will take an online mathematics placement test to determine the appropriate mathematics course to take in their first semester. Questions range from word problems to trigonometry and pre-calculus problems. Mathematics placement will be reevaluated upon receipt of official AP scores or appropriate college credit. A sample placement test with problems and answers can be found at www.pace.edu/placementtesting. You can use this to help prepare yourself for the mathematics placement test.

For dates and details, see www.pace.edu/placementtesting. Please make sure to click on the correct link for your campus.

Modern LanguagesAll students with two or more years of high school study in Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish, who plan to continue their study of the same language in either the fall or spring semester of their first year must take an online placement exam prior to Orientation to determine the appropriate level of college study. (Test scores remain valid for one year.) All students with less than two years of high school study in a language will automatically be placed in the 101-level course in their chosen language.

The modern language placement exam is available online and students should take it by June 1 (or within 10 business days of receiving this packet, whichever is later). For further information about this exam, please visit www.pace.edu/placementtesting.

All Pace students should be aware that if they demonstrate proficiency in a second language by taking the SAT II exam prior to enrollment, they will be exempt from having to take a foreign language course as part of their Core Curriculum requirement. Students who qualify for this exemption will not be granted college credit. Also, international students and students who have graduated from a high school where English is not the language of instruction are exempt from the second language requirement.

Accommodated Placement TestingIf you have a disability that requires accommodations for the placement tests, please contact the Counseling Center at (914) 773-3710 (Westchester Campus) or (212) 346-1526 (New York City Campus). The Counseling Center requires two weeks to evaluate your request. A licensed professional will need to provide the Counseling Center with documentation of your disability and recommended accommodations. The information you provide and your records at the Counseling Center are confidential.

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(four-year degrees)MAJOR CODE DEGREE CAMPUS SCHOOL MAJOR CODE DEGREE CAMPUS SCHOOL

Accounting

General Accounting GAC BBA 1 2 LUB

Public Accounting (five-year program) CPA BBA 1 2 LUB

Acting* ATG BFA 1 DYS

Acting BATG BA 1 DYS

Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, FTV BFA 1 DYS and Commercials

American Studies AMS BA 1 2 DYS

Applied Psychology and Human Relations PHR BA 1 2 DYS

Art ART BA 1 DYS

Art** ARTS BFA 1 DYS

Art History AH BA 1 DYS

Arts and Science (Undecided) DYS BS/BA 1 2 DYS

Biochemistry BCH BS 1 2 DYS

Biology BIO BS/BA 1 2 DYS

Biology Pre-professional†

Occupational Therapy OT BS 1 DYS

Optometry OPT BS 1 DYS

Podiatry POD BS 1 DYS

Biological Psychology BPY BA 2 DYS

Business (Undecided) BUS BBA 1 2 LUB

Business Economics BE BS 1 2 DYS

Chemistry CHE BS 1 2 DYS

Chemistry Pre-Professional: Chemical Engineering‡ CCE BS 2 DYS

Commercial Dance* CDN BFA 1 DYS

Communication Arts and Journalism CAJ BA 2 DYS

Communication Sciences and Disorders CSD BA 1 CHP

Communication Studies COS BA 1 DYS

Communications COM BA 2 DYS

Computer Science SCS BS/BA 1 2 SCS

Criminal Justice CRJ BS 1 2 DYS

Digital/Journalism DJN BS 2 DYS

Digital Cinema and Filmmaking DCF BS 2 DYS

Directing* DIR BA 1 DYS

Economics ECO BA 1 2 DYS

Education, Adolescent§

Biology TAB BA 1 2 SOE

Chemistry TAC BA 1 2 SOE

Earth Science TES BA 1 2 SOE

English TAE BA 1 2 SOE

History/Social Studies TSH BA 1 2 SOE

Mathematics TAM BA 1 2 SOE

Spanish TAM BA 1 2 SOE

Education, Childhood CED BA 1 2 SOE

Education (Undecided) EDU BA 1 2 SOE

English ENG BA 2 DYS

English and Communications ECM BA 2 DYS

English Language and Literature ELT BA 1 DYS

Environmental Science ENV BS 1 2 DYS

Environmental Studies EVS BA 1 2 DYS

Film and Screen Studies FSS BA 1 2 DYS

Finance FIN BBA 1 2 LUB

Forensic Science FS BS 1 DYS

General Business¶ GB BBA 1 2 LUB

Global Asia Studies GLB BA 1 DYS

Global Professional Studies GLB BA 1 DYS

Health Science HSC BS 1 2 CHP

History HIS BA 1 2 DYS

Information Systems

Information Systems—Business BIS BBA 1 2 LUB

Information Systems— Computer Science IS BS/BA 1 2 SCS

Information Technology CIT BS 1 2 SCS

International Management IM BBA 1 2 LUB

Language, Culture, and World Trade LWT BA 1 DYS

Latin American Studies LAS BA 1 DYS

Liberal Studies¶ LS BA 1 2 DYS

Management MGT BBA 1 2 LUB

Arts and Entertainment Management AET BBA 1 LUB

Business Management BM BBA 1 2 LUB

Entrepreneurship ENT BBA 1 2 LUB

Health Care Management HCA BBA 1 2 LUB

Hospitality and Tourism Management HTL BBA 1 LUB

Human Resources Management HRM BBA 1 2 LUB

Marketing MAR BBA 1 2 LUB

Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications AMC BBA 1 2 LUB

Global Marketing Management GMM BBA 1 2 LUB

Sports Marketing SMR BBA 1 2 LUB

Mathematics MAT BA/BS 1 2 DYS

Modern Languages and Cultures MLC BA 1 DYS

Musical Theater* MTR BFA 1 DYS

Nursing (four-year program) RN4 BS 2 CHP

Personality and Social Psychology PSP BA 2 DYS

Philosophy and Religious Studies PRS BA 1 2 DYS

Physics PHY BS 2 DYS

Political Science POL BA 1 2 DYS

Production and Design for Stage and Screen* PDS BFA 1 DYS

Professional Computer Studies¶# PCS BS 1 2 SCS

Professional Studies¶ PST BS 1 2 DYS

Psychology PSY BA 1 2 DYS

Quantitative Business Analysis QBA BBA 1 LUB

Sociology-Anthropology SAN BA 1 DYS

Spanish SPA BA 1 DYS

Stage Management SMT BA 1 DYS

Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities TLD BA 1 CHP

Women’s and Gender Studies WGS BA 1 DYS______________________________________________________________________________

* Auditions required.

** Portfolio required.† Allied health programs are offered in conjunction with: Columbia University, New York State

College of Optometry, and New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

‡ A 3/2 program in conjunction with Manhattan College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

§ Program requires students to choose a second major based on the subject they choose to teach.

¶ Transfer and adult student only.# Offered online.

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1= New York City Campus 3= White Plains Campus

2= Westchester Campus 4= Offered Online

CHP= College of Health Professions LAW= Law School

DYS= Dyson College of Arts and Sciences LUB= Lubin School of Business

SCS= Seidenberg School of Computer Science SOE= School of Education and Information Systems

Majors effective April 2015

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Contact InformationPlease contact the appropriate office on the campus you will attend.

For Questions Regarding Contact New York City Westchester

Course Selection Questionnaire, The Center for placement testing, general questions Academic Excellence (212) 346-1386 (914) 773-3434

Transfer credit, IB/AP credit, dual Office of Undergraduate enrollment, College Now, and/or Admission (212) 346-1323 (914) 773-3746 Bridge programs

Accommodated placement testing, Counseling (212) 346-1526 (914) 773-3710 general questions about accommodated testing

Financial aid, scholarships, Financial Aid (212) 346-1300 (914) 773-3751 grants, loans, work study

Choosing a major Advising Center for Exploring Majors (212) 346-1798 (914) 773-3847

Challenge to Achievement CAP (212) 346-1997 (914) 773-3682 at Pace (CAP) Program

Honors at Pace Pforzheimer (212) 346-1697 (914) 773-3848 Honors College

Residential life, campus Residential Life (212) 346-1295 (914) 923-2791 housing, room reservation

Orientation Student Life (212) 346-1590 (914) 773-3767

International student issues, International Students (212) 346-1368 (914) 773-3425 visas, I-20 forms, Orientation and Scholars Office for international students

If you are in need of other services but are not sure who to call, dial (866) 722-3338.

For more information, please contact us at:

Pace UniversityCenter for Academic Excellence

41 Park Row, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10038

(212) 346-1386Fax: (212) 346-1520

Pace UniversityCenter for Academic Excellence

Mortola Library861 Bedford Road

Pleasantville, NY 10570(914) 773-3434

Fax: (914) 773-3967

www.pace.edu/orientation

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