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Page 1: International and National Orientation College Welcome · Scores of 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams will yield units towards graduation. Scores of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level IB exams will yield

International and National Orientation

College Welcome

College of L&S Video

Undergraduate Education and AdvisingLetters and Science Office of the Dean

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Congratulations!

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Meet & Greet Question 

• Turn to your neighbor and discuss: What is one goal you have for your first‐year here? 

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Goals for Today:

• Examine your Graduation Requirements • Discover strategies for having a Successful Fall Quarter• Explore the Advising Services and Advising Requirements in Letters and Science

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Graduation Requirements 

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DEGREES IN THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)• Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.)

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Thinking of changing your major?

•Great ‐ it's no problem!• You can start taking classes toward the majors you are exploring right away

• You can officially change your major as early as Winter Quarter 2019

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University and General Education Requirements 

• Entry‐Level Writing• American History & Institutions• Scholarship• Residence Requirement• Unit Requirement• General Education

First Year Aggie Handbook pages 2‐6

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Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) Pass

SAT Reasoning Exam (writing section) or SAT II Writing Test 680+

AP English Exam (Literature or Composition) 3+

ACT Combined English/Writing Test 30+

IB Higher Level English ‘A’ Exam 5+

IB Standard Level ‘A’ Exam 6+

Equivalent College Level English Composition Course C or 

Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR)Complete one of following:

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Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR)3 Quarters to complete WLD 57 or 

WR 39A

4 Quarters to complete UWP 23 WLD 57 or 

WR 39A

5 Quarters to Complete UWP 22 UWP 23 WLD 57 or 

WR 39A

6 Quarters to Complete UWP 21 UWP 22 UWP 23 WLD 57 or 

WR 39A

Passing WLD 57 or WR 39A with a grade of C or better satisfies the ELWR requirement. Do not take a break in the sequence.  Do not take any Writing Experience (WE) courses. 

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• CA high school U.S. History or Civics • Approved UC Davis course

American History and Institutions

• Maintain minimum overall UC GPA of 2.00Scholarship Requirement

• Minimum 3 quarters and 35 of the final 45 quarter units must be taken at UC Davis

Residence Requirement

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Unit Requirement = 180 units

• 12 units per quarter• Required for financial aid & to live in Student Housing• New students complete 12‐15 units in first quarter

Full‐Time Student & Minimum Progress

• 15 units per quarter• 45 units per year for 4 years= 180 graduation units

Expected Progress

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1

2Topical Breadth

Core Literacies

Pg. 6

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Requires 52 units total

Topical Breadth

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Requires 35 units total

I. Literacy with Words or Images (20 units) 

II. Civic and CulturalLiteracy (9 units)

III. Quantitative Literacy    (3 units)

IV. Scientific Literacy         (3 units)

Core Literacies

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General EducationCounts for GE  Does NOT Count

Community College Courses Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit *

Same course may be counted towards bothTopical Breadth & Core Literacies*

Overlap is not permitted within either Topical Breadth or Core Literacies

College English Composition or Writing Experience courses aftermeeting ELWR

College English Composition or Writing Experience courses beforemeeting ELWR

Courses taken for Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass* Except courses used to satisfy the College English Composition Requirement

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Audience Participation • What was your favorite subject in high school?

• What area of GE do you think that falls into?

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Scores of 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams will yield units towards graduation.

Scores of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level IB exams will yield units towards graduation.

• If you receive a score of 4 or 5, you have credit for English 3 and University Writing Program 1.

• You cannot repeat those courses for credit.

Example:

AP English (Language or Literature)

Some exams will also yield equivalent UC Davis course credit.

• If you receive a score of 5,6, or 7, you have credit for English 3. • You cannot repeat this course for credit.

Example:

IB English A1 Language and Literature

Understanding AP/IB Credit

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English Composition

Foreign Language • 15 unit equivalent (Bachelor of Arts only)• SAT, AP, IB, Placement Test can satisfy

Upper Division Units • 64 Upper‐Division units (courses numbered 100‐199)

Natural Science and Mathematics

• 90 units in Natural Science and Mathematics (Bachelor of Science only)

• Lower Division• UWP 1, ENL 3, COM 1, 2, 3, 4 or NAS 5

• Upper Division• UWP 101, 102, or 104

College Requirements 

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Pop Quiz!1) How can you tell if you can get credit for a UC Davis class if you have an 

AP Exam score for the same subject?  

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Fall Quarter Schedule Priorities

• Units• Enroll in 15 units*

• Balance• Schedule major & GE courses together

*exceptions may apply

• Prerequisites • Requirements that must be met before moving on to higher‐level courses

• AP/IB• Review the charts on pg. 14‐15

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SUCCESSFUL FIRST QUARTER PLANNING REMINDERS• Everything “counts”• Systematically explore

• Course numbers 1 – 99 = lower division• First Quarter Course Recommendation Tool

(https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/pre‐orientation)• How many courses? How many units?

• About 4 courses • About 15 units (Expected Progress)• 12 units minimum (Minimum Progess)

• The “Carnegie Rule”• Time management

• Schedule Builder• Check Final Exam Schedule

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Quiz!

• How many total units do you need to graduate?

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SCHEDULING TIPS: WRITING

• Entry‐Level Writing• If ELWR is not satisfied, register for appropriate UWP or WLD 57/WR 39A 

course• Do not enroll in any English Composition or Writing Experience (WE) GE 

courses

First Year Aggie Handbook page 22

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Placement Exams

Mathematics

Chemistry • Must place into CHE 2A via SAT/ACT Math, SAT/AP Chemistry, ALEKS, Placement Exam, or WLD 41C.

AWPE/ELPE• Can only be taken once.• Next offering is 9/24/18.• Will be notified if required to take ELPE.

Foreign Language • Take the placement exam to continue in a language and/or satisfy the Foreign Language requirement.

• Must take Math placement if planning MAT 12, 16A, 17A, 21A.

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SCHEDULING TIPS: MATH & CHEM 

• Are you interested in studying science or a major that requires math and/or chemistry?

• Yes?  See pages 16‐21 in your First Year Aggie Handbook and register for the appropriate class

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SCHEDULING TIPS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE• Are you interested in a Bachelor of Arts degree (A.B.) for your major or 2nd

major?

• Yes?  See pages 21‐22 in your First Year Aggie Handbook and register for the appropriate course – if you have not already satisfied this requirement through transfer credit, AP, IB or SAT II score

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OTHER COURSE CONSIDERATIONS• Introductory courses for possible major choice• Courses just for interest• First Year Seminars:  fys.ucdavis.edu • New Student L&S seminars:

• Aggie Explorers (for Undeclared and exploring students)• First Year Engagement: Student Success

in Letters and Science

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Current Holds

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True or False

You should enroll in a Writing Experience GE class even though you have not met the Entry Level Writing Requirement.

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L&S Advising Services• Assist you in shaping a meaningful educational experience

• Advising is shared between‐• Undergraduate Education & Advising (UEA) in the 

Office of the Dean –200 Social Science & Humanities Building ‐ and 

• Majors (Administrative clusters)• Peer Advising in your Academic Advising Center

• Faculty, professional staff, and peer advisors

Make an appointment online at appointments.ucdavis.eduFor assistance call (530) 752‐0392

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FERPA

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 

• A federal law designed to: • Protect the privacy of student education records 

• Establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records

• Each office handles FERPA differently

• At Orientation: Guests are not allowed in advising spaces• This is your choice if you want a guest present

• Waiver must be signed

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Communication is Critical• Read your UC Davis email – official means of communication

• Check your MyUcdavis Message Center – official, secure means of communication

• Use the Online Advising Student Information System (OASIS)

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Undergraduate Education & Advising: 

Beth Floyd, Director

Tracy Grissom, Assistant Director

Brenna Dockter, Assistant Director of First Year Transition

Letia Graening,Assistant Director of International Academic Advising

Leo Alamillo

John Clift

Jasmine Durias Frances GamezJanet Gutierrez Wendy Haws

Brighid O’Halloran Mark Reyes Sara Sweeney

Ari Kelman, Associate Dean

Mike Valenzuela

Sarah Mooney

Tess A. Lopez

Leadership:

Lori Avellar Kate Creveling

International Academic Advisors:

Kate Creveling Jasmine Durias

Domestic Academic Advisors:

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Student Health and Counseling Services: Your College Counselor

SHCS College Counselors provide individual counseling for students in specific colleges.

Adriana Torres, [email protected]

Office hours scheduled in UEA. 

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200 Social Sciences and Humanities Building 

Visit us in Fall quarter!

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Mandatory Advising

• This is a great chance for us to get to know you, hear about your expectations and goals for college, and partner with you to support a great first year!

• You will receive outreach from an advisor in our office about completing your mandatory advising requirement in Fall 2018. 

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Advisor Responsibilities

• Listen carefully to your questions and concerns

• Provide a safe and inclusive space

• Guide your exploration of curriculum, graduation requirements, UC Davis policies and procedures, etc., and to help you make timely degree progress

• Encourage, guide, and support you in developing goals and educational plans

In order to promote a supportive advising partnership, it is helpful to understand what you can expect when you meet with an academic advisor.  Advisors are here to:

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Advisor Responsibilities(Continued) 

• Provide accurate and timely information

• Connect you to university resources and services

• Be accessible during advising hours by phone, email, or the advising messaging system

• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

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Advisee ResponsibilitiesStudents come from different backgrounds and educational experiences. Here at UC Davis, you are encouraged to pursue your academic, professional, and personal goals. Your role is to:

• Take ownership of your education by attending class, regular advising appointments, instructor office hours; familiarize yourself with your degree requirements and plan your courses accordingly

• Regularly utilize online academic tools such as OASIS, My Degree, Canvas, Schedule Builder, Campus Email, and the MyUCDavis Message Center

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Advisee Responsibilities(Continued)

• Prepare for advising meetings ahead of time by familiarizing yourself with academic requirements, drafting a first year academic plan, formulating questions, and answering any preparatory questions prior to your appointment

• Ask for help when you need it. Show initiative by making use of campus resources (e.g. Student Academic Success Center; Student Health & Counseling Services; Residence Hall Advising Team; Student Disability Center)

• Explore, reflect on, and identify your academic, professional, and personal goals

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True or False

Students in the College of Letters and Science are required to meet with an advisor at least once per academic year.

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Health Professions Advising

https://hpa.ucdavis.edu

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“What I wish I knew”(video)

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To UC Davis and the College of Letters and Science!

WELCOME