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Welcome to the University of Oregon

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Advising Schedule

Goals for Today• Overview of academics at the University of Oregon

Later today…• Meet with an academic advisor

• Register for spring classes

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HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE TERM SYSTEM

Overview of UO Academics

HOW THE UO WORKS:

• The term system

• Communicating with professors

• The role of advising

• The UO degree

• The use of technology

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HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE TERM SYSTEM

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How UO Works: The Term System

• Fall, winter, spring, summer terms

•10 weeks of classes, 11th week is exams

•Exams and assignments throughout term

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One Academic School Year

SpringEarly April to

Mid June

WinterEarly January to

Mid March

FallLate September to

Early December

FinalPapers

and Tests

Syllabus

Exams

Assignments

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How UO Works

•Attend ALL classes, participation important

•Keep up on assignments and readings

•Studying and class time = about 8 hrs/day

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ALL International StudentsAttend full-time: Take at least 12 credits per term (Most courses are 4 credits)

Maintain good academic standing:At least a2.0 GPA (C average)

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HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH

PROFESSORS

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COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT

Getting to Know Faculty

• Visit during office hours

•Email or phone

•Ask questions and make comments in class

•Let your professor know about anything that could affect your grade

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HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE ROLE OF ADVISING

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Advising at the UOAdvisors help you:

1.Plan your class schedule each term

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Advising at the UOAdvisors help you:

1.Plan your class schedule each term

2.Choose a major or change a major

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Advising at the UO

Advisors help you:

1.Plan your class schedule each term

2.Choose a major or change a major

3.Help you understand your degree requirements so you can graduate

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Advising at the UO

Advisors help you:

1.Plan your class schedule each term

2.Choose a major or change a major

3.Help you understand your degree audit so you can graduate

4.Access resources when you are facing challenges (illness, homesickness, academic issues, family problems, understanding how the UO works)

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Advising at the UO

Two main places to go for advising:

1. If you have a major, go to your academic department

2. Undeclared students, go to Academic Advising

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Additional Resource Offices

• International Affairs (Oregon Hall)

• Office of Multicultural Academic Success (Oregon Hall)

• Disability Services (Oregon Hall)

• University Teaching and Learning Center (PLC)

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HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

THE UO DEGREE

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UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

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General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

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What is general education?

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General Education

UO General EducationUO General Education

Writing Language MathArts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural

Major

Electives

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Writing

• AEIS courses• WR 121 & 122/123

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Math and/or Language

Depends on:

-Degree type (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)

-Major-Personal Strengths and Preferences

Consult with your advisor about which option is right for you.

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“The Groups”

Arts and Letters

Explore both breadth and depth: ~4 courses in each

Social Science

Science

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“The Groups”

•Group Requirements:

Arts and Letters (Handbook, p. 135)

Social Science (Handbook p. 178)

Science (Handbook p. 212)

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Multicultural Requirement

Choose 2 courses total, from different categories:

American Cultures (AC)Identity, Pluralism, & Tolerance (IP)International Cultures (IC)

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Multicultural Requirements

•Multicultural courses

Student handbook (p. 236)

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General Education

UO General EducationUO General Education

Distribution

Writing Language MathArts & Letters Social Science Science Multicultural

Major

Electives

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General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

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Schedule Possibilities

•Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

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Schedule Possibilities

•Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

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Schedule Possibilities

•Major coursework:

UO course catalog online

Department Websites

Class schedule online

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General EducationMajor

Electives

UO Bachelor’s DegreeUO Bachelor’s Degree

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Schedule Possibilities for Spring

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

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Schedule Possibilities for Spring

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

AEIS

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

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Schedule Possibilities for Spring

Language

Math Science

Major class

Social Science

Elective

Writing 121/122

Arts & Letters

12-16 credits

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HOW THE UO WORKS:

UNDERSTANDING

HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY

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Using DuckWeb

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

Course deadlines

Extended course description

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E-mail

READ YOUR UO EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY

E-mail is the official form of communication at the UO.

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UP NEXT………ADVISING appointments1. Students with GREEN sheets:

please remain in this room for advising.

2. Students with BLUE sheets:please go to the Walnut room for advising.

3. Students with WHITE sheets:please go to your major department for advising. please see your white sheet to see where you should go.

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Spring term classes are the first step!

Designed by Katie Schumm, OAA