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Pre-Health Environmental
Agriculture
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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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Registration Worksheet
• 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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Registration Worksheet
• 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.
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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
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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 yes, cross out this item.
• 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
HIST 106 = HIST 1302
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 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)
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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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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!
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!