New Transition Academic Programs · 2016. 5. 19. · HIST 226 = HIST 2301 AP US History exam, 3 or higher = HIST 105 & 106 • If yes, cross out this item. • If no, HIST 105, 106

Pre-Health Environmental

Agriculture

Transition Academic Programs

Transition Academic Programs (979)845-5916

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What Are Pre-Health, Environmental, & Agricultural Majors?

• College of Agriculture and Life Science

• Agribusiness, Ag-Economics

• Ag-Leadership

• Animal Science

• Biochemistry

• Genetics

• Entomology

• Forensic and Investigative Sciences

• Horticulture

• Food Science & Nutrition

• Plant Pathology and Microbiology

• Bioenvironmental Sciences

• Environmental Studies

• Poultry Science

• Recreation, Park and Tourism

• Soil and Crop Sciences

• Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences – Renewable Natural Resources


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What Are Pre-Health, Environmental, & Agricultural Majors?

• College of Education and Human Development

Department of Health and Kinesiology (KINE)

• Community Health

• Health – Allied Health

• Health – School Health

• KINE – Dance Science

• KINE – Applied Exercise Physiology

• KINE – Basic Exercise Physiology

• KINE – Motor Behavior Concentration

• University Studies Sports Conditioning

• College of Liberal Arts

• Psychology

• Sociology

• College of Science

• Biology

• College of Veterinary

Medicine and Biomedical

Sciences• Biomedical Sciences

• School of Public Health Department of Public Health

Studies

• Public Health


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Objectives

Review Registration procedures

Complete the registration worksheet


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Forms

• Blinn TEAM Contract (Pink)

• Certificate of Dependency (White)

• Registration Worksheet (Yellow)

• Pathways Agreements (Blue)Health

Kinesiology (AEP, BEP, MB; PK-12 Cert; Dance Science)

Nutrition & Food Science

Biology


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Registration Worksheet


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• Complete the “Student Information” and “Future Major” sections of the registration worksheet.

• Remember to write your first and last name. No nicknames, please!!


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• Please be sure to check any Dual Credit courses or Credit by Exam you have attempted.

• Failure to report previously earned or pending credit is an act of academic dishonesty.


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Credit by Exam & Course Equivalencies

For a more complete list of credit by examination scores, please go to dars.tamu.edu and

search for the credit type (AP, IB, etc) you have.

http://dars.tamu.edu/Testing/AP,-SAT,-ACT,-and-Other-Information-for-Incoming-F


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Your Registration Worksheet

YOUR GOAL!

• Compare the college credit you may already have to the Course Options on your yellow sheet.

Cross out options for courses you may already have credit for.

Circle ideas for course registration!


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University Core CurriculumCore curriculum = genres of courses you need to successfully complete

in order to graduate

• Communication (6 credit hrs)

• Mathematics (6 credit hrs)

• Life & Physical Sciences (9 credit hrs)

• Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 credit hrs)

• Creative Arts (3 credit hrs)

• Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hrs)

• American History (6 credit hrs)

• Political Science/Government (6 credit hrs)

Graduation Requirement:

• International & Cultural Diversity (6 credit hrs)*

* This requirement can sometimes be overlap with core requirements.


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1. Communication (6 hrs)

• Did you complete ENGL 1301 (dual credit) before September 1, 2014? Or did you score 3 or higher on an English AP exam? AP English Exam, score of 3 = ENGL 104

AP English Literature, score of 3 = ENGL 104

AP English Language, score of 4 = ENGL 104 & ENGL 241

ENGL 104= ENGL 1301 *if completed before Fall 2014

• If yes, cross out this item.

• If not, ENGL 104 will be your communications option.

• (ENGL 104 will not be available in large numbers)


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2. Mathematics (6 hrs)

• Any Calculus credit? AP Calculus AB, 3 = MATH 131

AP Calculus AB, 4 or higher = MATH 151 (2413)

AP Calculus BC, 3 = MATH 151 (2413)

4 or higher = MATH 151 & 152 (2414)

– Math Assessment

Texas A&M: Visit the “MyRecord” tab on Howdy

More information: http://www.math.tamu.edu/placement/. FMTH + HYBR score ACLC + HYBR score

Category Score Recommendation Category Score Recommendation

15 to 22 Can register for

141/166/167

15 to 22 Can register for

131/142/150

11 to 15 *Should spend some

more time preparing

for the exam and

retake it.

11 to 15 *Should spend some

more time preparing

for the exam and

retake it.

0 to 10 **Should not register

for 141/166/167

0 to 10 **Should not register

for 131/142/150

http://www.math.tamu.edu/placement/


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3. Life & Physical Science (9 hrs)

• If you checked one of the science courses,

consult an advisor.

• If not, the science courses listed will be choices for your science credit.

• Remember to only choose 1 from the list when you register!


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Biology Courses for Health Professions

• Pre-Nursing – Choose between BIOL 107 or BIOL 111(1406) and BIOL 112 (1407)

• Other health professions – BIOL 111 & 112

• Take the BIOL course you need for your intended health profession school.

• BIOL 107 (1413) Zoology.

• BIOL 111(1406) Introductory Biology I.

• BIOL 112(1407) Introductory Biology II.

• For more information about courses needed for entrance to health careers, please visit the Office of the Professional School Advising (OPSA) located on the 2nd floor of Koldus.


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4. Government/Political Science (6 hrs)

• Did you check any of the “Political Science” courses on the registration page?

GOVT 2305 = POLS 206

GOVT 2306 = POLS 207

AP US Government, 3 or higher = POLS 206


• If no, POLS 206, POLS 207 will be your Political Science option.

NOTE: Choose 1 class from American History or Political Science (GOVT) categories.


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5. American History (6 hrs)

• Did you check any of the “U.S. History” courses on the your registration sheet?

HIST 105 = HIST 1301



AP US History exam, 3 or higher = HIST 105 & 106


• If no, HIST 105, 106 or 226 will be your American History option.

• NOTE: Choose 1 class from American History or Political Science (GOVT) categories.


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6. Language, Philosophy & Culture: LPC (3 hrs)

• Be sure to check Credit by Exam or Dual Credit on your Registration Worksheet

AP World History, 3 or higher score = HIST 104 or (HIST 2322)

AP Spanish Lang., 4 = SPAN 201 or (SPAN 2311)5 = SPAN 201 & 202 (SPAN 2312)

AP Spanish Lit., 3 = SPAN 202

ENGL 221 or 222 = ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333

ENGL 227 or 228 = ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2328

• Check for choices under your intended major for Language, Philosophy & Culture


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7. Arts (3 hrs)

• Be sure to check Credit by Exam or Dual Credit on your Registration Worksheet

ARTS 1301 = by title, “Art Appreciation”

ARTS 1303 or 1304 = ARTS 149 & 150

AP Art History, 3 = ARTS 149

4 or higher = ARTS 149 & 150

• Check for choices under your intended major

for Creative Arts options


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8. Social & Behavioral Science (3 hours)

• If you checked one of the social science courses consult with an advisor

Examples:

PSYC 107(2301), score of 3 on AP Psychology

SOCI 205(1301)

GEOG 201(1302), score of 3 on AP Human Geography,

ECON 202(2302-Micro), ECON 203 (2301-Macro)

Remember to choose only 1 from the list!


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University Core Curriculum International & Cultural Diversity

INTERNATIONAL

&

CULTURAL

DIVERSITY (ICD)

(2 courses)**

CREATIVE ARTS

(1 course)

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCE (1 course)

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY

& CULTURE (1 course)

**ICD - Can “double dip” from the 3 categories shown above


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9. Additional Courses -elective credit-

• AGCJ 105 (3 hrs): Intro to Ag Communication

• FSTC 201 (3 hrs): Food Science

• MGMT 105 (3 hrs): Introduction to Business

• RPTS 201 (3 hrs): Foundation of Recreation, Parks and Tourism

• URPN 201 (3 hrs): The Evolving City

• URPN 202 (3 hrs): Building Better Cities


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“13th Hour” Courses

• Agriculture:

• AGLS 101: Intro to Agriculture & Life Sciences – elective credit

• ATMO 203:Weather Forecasting Lab

• HORT 281: Horticulture as a Profession

• ESSM 102: Introduction to Natural Resources & Ecosystems

• ESSM 201: Exploring Ecosystem Science and Management

• WFSC 101: Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

• Geosciences:

• GEOS 101: Introduction to Geosciences

• Kinesiology:

• KINE 120, 198 & 199 are Physical Education options

• Athletes must consult their athletic supervisor before signing up for KINE 199

Note: We highly recommend having a second class at TAMU!


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Corps of Cadets

• Air Force ROTC: AERS 101 (1 hr) and 105 (1 hr)

• Army ROTC: MLSC 121(2 hrs)

• Navy/Marine ROTC: NVSC 101(2 hrs)

• Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band: KINE 199-596 (1 hr)

Important! Female Cadets and/or Aggie Band members:

Please see me after the presentation.


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Important: Financial Aid

If you are eligible for financial aid and any of your

courses do not satisfy degree requirements for you

desired academic major, contact the Scholarships

& Financial Aid Office:

Location: 2nd Floor of the Pavilion

Phone: (979) 845-3236


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Registration Sheet Wrap-Up

You should not have some course options

to select from when it is time to register!

Please remember to sign and date your

registration sheet.

05/27/2016


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How to Prepare for Registration?

1) Log on to the “Howdy Portal”. http://howdy.tamu.edu

2) In the “Learn About the MyRecord Tab” box, look at all the tutorials.

Class Search Best Practices

Registration Tips and Best Practices

View Holds/Blocks

Register (Add/Drop Classes)

http://howdy.tamu.edu/


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Prepare for Registration!!

View any HOLDS that may prevent your registration

Search the Fall Schedule of Classes to check for available courses and restrictions

Check the courses you listed on your YELLOWRegistration Worksheet and record CRN’s of any class you wish to register for at 2:00 p.m.

Use the trial schedule on the back.


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Looking for Classes


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Review Your Schedule

CRN Course Title Campus Credits Level Start

Date

End

Date

Days Time Location Instruct

or

12099 KINE 199 054 ARCHERY-

BEGINNING

College

Station

1.000 UG Aug 26,

2013

Dec 11,

2013

MW 8:00 am

- 9:15

am

Student

Recreatio

n Center

243

TBA

14804 THAR 281 503 THEATRE

HISTORY II

College

Station

3.000 UG Aug 26,

2013

Dec 11,

2013

MWF 10:20

am -

11:10

am

Blocker

102

Smith

Total

Credits:4.000

This is an example of an excellent schedule: the student is

enrolled in classes at TAMU on the same days of the week

and is registered for a three-hour academic course as well as

a one-hour “spare tire” course.


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Registration Session• This afternoon, STUDENTS ONLY (TAP policy) will meet

at their assigned location by 2:00pm to register for classes.

• No parents allowed. Any parents who show up will be asked to leave.

• -No waiting area, not enough chairs

• -Important step in the development of your student

• Advisors will be available

• to answer any questions

• during registration.


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Registration Session

There will be an opportunity for students to adjust their

schedule during

“open-registration” starting Aug 24th at TAMU.

Check your balance any time that you adjust your schedule.

Pay your balance before deadlines provided.

Failure to pay your balance in full may result in classes being

dropped.

Important Dates:

• July 20th – Blinn bill due, Blinn registration closed

• July 24th – Blinn registration reopens, bill must be paid

same day

• August 24th – TAMU registration reopens


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Registration Session

The YELLOW Registration Worksheet that you complete will be your ticket to enter your assigned registration area.

Students need to

register at the

specified location. Not

on your laptop or at

another computer.


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Registration Tips

• Print Blinn schedule (1 copy)

• Complete Lab Acknowledgement on howdy.tamu.edu

• Select needed courses in favor of times, not professors

• Try for a balanced schedule

• It is usually not possible to avoid Friday classes

A&M days & Blinn days scheduleMorning & Afternoon schedule

Allow an hour to change campuses


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Time Management***15 hrs class + 25 hrs study = 40 hr work week***SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

AM 8:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

9:00 GEOG 202 STUDY GEOG 202 STUDY GEOG 202

10:00 Breakfast TRANSITION STUDY TRANSITION STUDY TRANSITION Breakfast

11:00 STUDY STLC 101 STUDY STLC 101 STUDY

PM 12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00 Lunch MATH 1324 TRANSITION MATH 1324 TRANSITION MATH 1324 Lunch

2:00 GEOL 1403 STUDY GEOL 1403 STUDY GEOL 1403

3:00 HIST 1301 GEOL LAB HIST 1301 STUDY

4:00 STUDY GEOL LAB

5:00 STUDY GEOL LAB

6:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner TRANSITION Dinner

7:00 STUDY STUDY STUDY Dinner STUDY Dinner Dinner

8:00 STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY

9:00 STUDY STUDY STUDY

10:00 STUDY activity

11:00 activity


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Reminder!

Please be sure to have your YELLOW

Registration Worksheet visible and

FILLED OUT BEFORE YOU START

REGISTERING.

These forms are collected at that time

and incomplete/un-signed forms will

SLOW DOWN THE TURN-IN PROCESS!


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Registration Location

Student Computing Center

1st Floor

Student

Computing

Center

You are here!


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Additional Notes

• Texas A&M University transfer requirements:

http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/apply

• Transition Academic Programs website and Change of major requirements link: http://tap.tamu.edu

• Good grades will allow students the best opportunity to transfer or meet Texas A&M Blinn TEAM requirements.

• READ YOUR EMAILS!

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Transition Academic Programs

• Located on the

3rd floor of

Hotard Hall on

the north side

of campus

• Walk-ins are

from 8:00am-

11:30am &

Appointments

are from

1:30pm-

4:00pm

Hotard Hall

NOTE: Please do not go to Hotard

Hall today or during any New Student

Conferences. There will be no

advisors there to see you!

New Transition Academic Programs · 2016. 5. 19. · HIST 226 = HIST 2301 AP US History exam, 3 or higher = HIST 105 & 106 • If yes, cross out this item. • If no, HIST 105, 106

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