Making the transition to academics at the UO What expectations do you have?

Making the transition to

academics at the UO

What expectations do you have?

Reminders…

• Quarter system – fall, winter, spring, summer

•Register for one term at a time

• Average 4 courses (15-16 credits) per term

General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

What is general education?

General Education requirementsGeneral Education requirements

Major

Electives

General Education

Arts & Letters – 15 credits

Soc. Science – 15 credits

Science – 15 credits

Writing – 2 courses

Multicultural – 2 courses

Math – 1 yr. equivalent

Language – 2 yrs. equivalent

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degreeAssociate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree

Major

Electives

General Education

Arts & Letters – 15 credits

Soc. Science – 15 credits

Science – 15 credits

Writing – 2 courses

Multicultural – 2 courses

Math – 1 yr. equivalent

Language – 2 yrs. equivalent

AAOT

Using DuckWeb

Where to start?

DON’T FORGET!

Send all final official transcripts to UO.

Writing

All students take 2 writing courses to complete their degree

• You may have 1 more class to complete

• International students may need to take AEIS courses before completing writing

American English Institute Requirement

Multicultural Requirement

It’s important that you understand other viewpoints and cultures. Workplaces will expect this. The world is increasingly connected.

2 courses total, from different categories

American Cultures

International Cultures

Identity, Pluralism & Tolerance

Language and/or Math

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

2 years of a second language

(or equivalent proficiency)

International students can complete B.A. if English is your second

language and H.S. instruction was in your native language

1 year of college-level math

(or equivalent proficiency)

Where to start?

Language

Fall Winter Spring

101 102 103 201 202 203

Proficiency through “203”= Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

standard year one

year two

intensive year one

SPAN/FR

111OR

SPAN/FR

112

Math

7095

111112 241

242251252

105

Prep courses

College-level courses106, 107, 243

1 yr. of college-level math = Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Math

111

7095

112 241

242251252

105106, 107, 243

Take Standard Placement

Take Advanced Placement

1 yr. of college-level math = Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Math placement will take place immediately following this workshop

from 4-5:30pmGroups 5-15 in McKenzie Hall Lobby

Groups 16-30 in Columbia 150

Placement

“The Groups”

Arts and Letters

Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each

Social Science

Science

First Year Programs

General Education

Major

Electives

Ask your advisor about

Transfer Seminars!

Transfer Seminars

Transfer Seminars are offered through the departments

Transfer Seminars

Business (for majors)

Journalism (for majors)

Natural Sciences (for all students)

CHOOSE THE SEMINAR FOR YOU

Connect Academically:

• Individualized advising• Small Classes• One upper-division credit

Keep scrolling

down for a list of the

Schools and Colleges:

Major Departments

Meeting days/times, instructor contact info, and online syllabus (if available)

Course deadlines

Extended course description

Schedule Possibilities for Fall

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS/Writing

Arts & Letters

15-17 credits

Schedule Possibilities for Fall

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS/Writing

Arts & Letters

15-17 credits

Don’t Forget! 

• Math placement is available from 4-5:30pm

•This weekend review the Student Handbook and the Class Schedule online

•DID YOU MISS AEIS TESTING? Next test is Thursday, September 26, 8:00am in 13B Klamath (computer lab).

Advising and Registration on Monday

REFER TO PROGRAM LABELS FOR ADVISING TIME AND LOCATION

1. Bring programs; Student Handbook2. Bring a copy of Degree Audit and Transfer

Evaluation Report 3. Bring a laptop (or cell phone with internet)

QUESTIONS?