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Transfer Student Orientation
Department of Psychology
George Mason University
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Orientation Objectives
Introduction to the departmentDistinguish BA vs. BSIntroduction to Academic AdvisingTransfer Equivalency worksheetVCCS Transfer/General Ed. WaiversHow to be successfulStay connected!
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Intro to the Department of Psychology
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Intro to the Department of Psychology
Under College of Humanities and Social SciencesOne of 22 CHSS majors and degree programs
CHSS is the largest academic division on campus
2011 – 2012 Psychology was the 3rd largest major on campus, with roughly 1,300 undergraduates
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) vs.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Science
B.A. Math Science
2 labs
Literature Fine Arts Non-Western Culture Foreign Language
B.S. Math emphasis
MATH 108 or higher
Science emphasis 2 labs and 2 non-labs
Literature Fine Arts Technical Writing Additional PSYC lab
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Academic Advising
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Academic Advising
Psychology Undergraduate OfficeDavid King Hall, room 2086
Director of Undergraduate Advising, Dr. Michael Hurley
Graduate student advisorsNot assigned a specific advisor
Bring your degree evaluation to appointmentEmail: [email protected]
ALWAYS include your G#
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Academic Advising
InteractiveUnderstand degree requirementsKnow the basic concepts for creating your
semester scheduleMeet with an advisor once a semester
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Academic Advising
To schedule your advising appointment, please visit the Department of Psychology website:
http://psychology.gmu.edu
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Academic Advising
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Scheduling an advising appointment
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Scheduling an advising appointment
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Scheduling an advising appointment
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Scheduling an advising appointment
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Transfer Equivalency Worksheet
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Transfer Equivalency Worksheet
See what transferred from your previous institution
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Transfer Equivalency Worksheet
Review for any missing courses and/or creditsCheck for appropriate Mason equivalencies
Example: You need an Abnormal PSYC course but you took “Psychopathology” at University X but were given credit for an elective instead of PSYC 325
Should something need to be corrected, you must complete a Transfer Re-evaluation Form and see your academic advisor
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Guaranteed Admission Transfer Institutions
Applies to the following community colleges:
Blue Ridge Piedmont
Germana Rappahannock
Lord Fairfax Richard Bland
NVCC Thomas Nelson
Patrick Henry
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Guaranteed admission & Gen Ed Waivers
Criteria for guaranteed admission:Completion of AA, AS, AA & S (Associate of
Arts and Sciences) *not AASCumulative GPA of 2.85 or better
Criteria for general education waivers:Same criteria as guaranteed admission, PLUSCompletion of ENG 111 and required Math at
the community college from which student is transferring
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How To
Be Successful
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How To Be Successful
Go to class!Communicate with your instructor
Utilize instructor office hoursDirectory posted in hall of David King Hall
Utilize campus resources:Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
academic skills workshop; Writing Center; Career Services and more!
Join or create study groups
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How to Be Successful
Get involved in undergraduate researchUndergraduate research assistant in a lab, OSCAR
(Students as Scholars)
Join psychology organizationsPsi Chi: national honor society in psychology
(complete minimum of 12 hrs of PSYC and meet GPA requirements)
Honors: 3-semester curriculum for majors (join as early as sophomore year)
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Get Connected!
http://psychology.gmu.edu
Facebook.com/GMUPsychology
GMUPsychology