Welcome to theSchool of Computing

Orientation, 2013

Advising Team

Dr. Ken WeaverUndergraduate Program Coordinator

106 McAdams Hallweaver3@clemson.edu

Dr. Rose LoweUndergraduate Academic Advisor

316 McAdams Hallrlowe@clemson.edu

Dr. Mark SmothermanAssociate Director108 McAdams Hallmark@clemson.edu

Ms. Kris ColemanUndergraduate Administrator

107 McAdams Hallkcolem3@clemson.edu

Dr. James MartinHonors Advisor

315 McAdams Halljmarty@clemson.edu

Agenda

General Information Scheduling Tips Building Your Schedule

Undergraduate Programs

Minors1. Computer Science2. Digital Production Arts

Degree Programs

1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems3. Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Overall Tips

Get yourself organized – create personal advising kit

Keep your contact information current

Meet with your advisor regularly

What to expect We will meet each semester in your freshman year;

anytime you fall below a 2.0 grade point average; anytime you have a question or anything regarding your academic

life; You will get periodic emails from me; I do not send emails

for fun so be careful what you delete; I will ask you to sign a parental disclosure form if your

parents request it; I will copy parents on general information emails if

requested – send request to weaver3@clemson.edu Get to know the Announcements (Catalogue) and the

School Web Site, especially advising pages; Facebook Be responsible for yourself – grownup 101 starts today

E-Mail

Primary communication method Pay attention to what you delete Once an e-mail is sent to a Clemson

University e-mail address, it is considered received

Tools for You

Curriculum Worksheet Access via advising web page

Get yours started before we meet in October

Making Appointments On advising page

Weaver/Lowe/Smotherman - undergrads Martin - Honors

Making a Schedule

Resources & References Curriculum Sheets Catalog (Announcements)

Description of courses, but… Some courses may not be offered every

term 14-17 hours considered “normal”

Choosing Courses

In general – Stay flexible Go for the course, not the section Have information handy Use on-line resources

For specific courses…

Core Courses

CPSC: keyed to CMPT/AP score MTHSC: CMPT/AP score governs

If you get moved, let us know ENGL – required for fall (unless AP) Natural Science

Other Courses

Social Science Humanities Foreign Language (BA) STS/CCA Electives

Creative InquiryThrough special topics and creative inquiry courses students can participate in leading edge research and software development projects. Usually 3-4 semesters.

Recent topics:• Android Software Development• iPhone Software Development• Second Life Application Development• Security Projects• iTiger (Networks and Network

Applications)• Physically Based Animations• Designing Hi-Tech Teaching Station

Co-Op & Internships Not required as part of the

curriculum Growing interest by employers May or may not be right for you You must register for the programs

with the Cooperative Education Office or Michelin Career Center

Come talk to us next fall

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Remember -

We’re here to help Re-read the materials you receive Talk to us Feel free to contact us later (e-mail

best) On 3, say “Help” Questions?

Building Your Schedule

Dr. Rose LoweUndergraduate Advisor