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Page 1: Its Academic Online Orientation 2010

It’s Academic!

East Carolina University

2010

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Welcome to East Carolina University’s

Transfer Orientation

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What may be different?

What can make a difference?

The Transition to University Academics

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Catalog

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/aa/SrchCatalog.cfm

The catalog is located on a 2gb flash drive. ECU considers the catalog your contract with the university. Your catalog is valid for 5 years from date

of your admission.

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May 14 Schedules canceled if fees have not been paid by 4 pm May 18 Classes begin May 19 Last day for registration/schedule changes (drop/add) – 5 pm May 20 Last day to add only by 5 pm May 31 Memorial Day– no classes June 1 Last day to apply as an undergraduate for Summer II Session June 1 Last day to drop or withdraw without grades by 5 pm June 22 Classes end June 23 Exams begin

Summer Session I Calendar

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June 17 Schedules canceled if fees have not been paid by 4 pm June 24 Classes begin June 25 Last day for registration/schedule changes (drop/add) – 5 pm June 28 Last day to add only by 5 pm July 5 State holiday – no classes July 9 Last day to drop or withdraw without grades by 5 pm July 29 Classes end July 30 Exams begin

Summer Session II Calendar

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August 16 Schedules canceled if fees have not been paid by 4 pm August 24 Classes begin August 30 Last day for registration/schedule changes (drop/add) – 5

pm August 31 Last day to add only by 5 pm September 6 Labor Day – no classes October 9 –12 Spring Break October 13 Classes resume October 19 Last day to drop or withdraw without grades by 5 pm December 7 Classes end December 9 Exams begin

Fall 2010 Calendar

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Mission and organization of university Student life

Admission/readmission Expenses and financial assistance

Academic Advisement/Progress/Support Academic Programs

University Policy Faculty

The Undergraduate Catalog

Your Contract with ECU

Table of Contents

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Successfully completed:

1-29 semester hours credit Freshman

30-59 semester hours credit Sophomore

60 – 89 semester hours credit Junior

90+ semester hours credit Senior

This includes any hours ECU accepts from another college or AP/IB credit

Classification of Undergraduate Students

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Semester and credit hours are the same

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 semester hour (s.h.) courses

Most common is a 3 semester hour (s.h.) course

ENGL 1100 (3)MWF 10-10:50TTh 8:00 – 9:15M 6:00 – 9:00

You will spend less time in class in college. It is the time spent on class work outside of class that will help you

be successful.

What Is A Semester Hour?

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Course Load

Minimum course load to qualify as a full time student: 12 s.h. (Fall/Spring semesters)

Maximum course load: 18 s.h. (Fall/Spring semesters)

Average course load to graduate in 4 years: 15-16 s.h.

Course Load

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Foundations Curriculum – 42 s.h. Writing Across the Curriculum (WI) – 12 s.h. Core Curriculum Cognates/Professional courses Minor/Concentration (minors are typically 24

hrs) Foreign Language (check to see if required by

major)

Requirements For A Degree(120-128 S.H.)

**1/2 of your hours must be from a senior (4-year) institution**

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0000-0999 Preparatory/Remedial/Special 1000-1999 Freshmen 2000-2999 Sophomore

3000-3999 Junior 4000-4999 Senior 5000-6999 Senior/Graduate

Students may enroll in courses which are numbered one level above their designated classification.

When registering, check for any required pre-requisites for courses you are interested in.

Which Classes May I Register For?

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English Composition 6 hours

Natural Sciences (at least 1 lab)8 hours

Math 3 hours Health and EXSS 3

hours(1 course from HLTH/1 course from EXSS)

Humanities and Fine Arts 10 hours(1 course from Humanities/1 course from Fine Arts )

Social Sciences 12 hours(1 course from at least 3 disciplines)

Total: 42 hours

Foundations Curriculum

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BA – PhysicsFC – 42 s.h.

MATH 1065

Foreign language 1001-1004

Core

5 physics courses

Cognates

2 math courses

Minor and electives to complete requirements for

graduation

(BA-Typically less restrictive)

BS – PhysicsFC – 42 s.h.

CHEM 1150/1151CHEM 1160/1161MATH 1065

Core11 physics courses 3 s.h. of PHYS elec. above 2999

Cognates3 math courses

Electives to complete requirements for graduation

Foundations Curriculum Requirements Will Vary From

Degree Program to Degree Program

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To graduate from East Carolina University, students must have 12 hours of writing-intensive courses.

ENGL 1100 (3 s.h.) ENGL 1200 (3 s.h.)

One 3 semester hour writing-intensive course in major. Any other 3 semester hour writing-intensive course.

**WI means that only certain sections of that course are writing intensive.”

Writing Across The Curriculum (WI)

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ANTH: 1050:Global Understanding (3 Semester hrs) (F,S,SS-semester

typically offered) (FC:SO-Foundation Curriculum)

ENGL: 1200: Composition (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (FC:EN) P: ENGL 1100 - P means “pre-requisite” Must have successfully

completed pre-requisite course

GEOL: 1501: Dynamic Earth Lab (1) (F,S,SS) (FC:SC) C:GEOL 1500 – C means “co-requisite” Course must be taken

with another course at the same time

Course Descriptions

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The number of semester hours you have upon entering ECU will determine how many drops you are allotted until graduation.

Dropping below full time may well affect financial aid as well as insurance. Always consult with your advisor prior to dropping below full time.

If you are registered for 15-16 hours and drop a 3 credit class, you are still at the 12 hour requirement for full time.

If you are registered for 13-14 hours and drop a 3 credit course – you fall below full time.

Course Drops

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You may drop/add without penalty for each semester until the following date:

SSI- May 19, 2010 SSII- June 25, 2010 Fall 2010- August 30, 2010

There is a time frame that allows you to drop courses without penalty. This means the drop will not count against you – will not be subtracted from your total number of

drops. However, after these dates, you will use a drop. Remember, you can adjust your schedule as much as you want up to these dates.

Be wise about dropping a course. If you feel like you are having difficulty, go see your professor or hook up with a tutor. Just don’t wait until the last week of classes to do

this!

Course Drops

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Beyond the previously listed dates, you have until the following dates to drop a course using your allotted drops:

SS I – June 1 SSII – July 9 Fall 2010 – October 19

Use good judgment. After these dates pass, you will not be able to drop a course and will remain in your classes for the remainder of the semester.

Course Drops

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Good academic standing requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

Academic Eligibility Standards

Be mindful that many majors require a 2.5 to be admitted into their program so even though ECU says 2.0 or better represents good

academic standing, you need to know what your major requires.

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STUDY HABITSWhat is your preference?

• Study alone• Study groups• Quiet places

• Background noise

Know your preferences for studying and be consistent about following them!

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TESTING

High School – Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material.College – Testing is infrequent and cumulative, covering large amounts of material.High School – Makeup tests are often available.College – Makeup tests are seldom an option. If they are, you need to request them.High School – Teachers frequently arrange test dates to avoid conflict with school events.College – Faculty in different courses usually schedule tests without regard to the demands of other courses or outside events.

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1 semester hour course

Academic Support

Majors Exploration

Transition to College

**May be sections taught by your major department and/or your assigned academic advisor

COAD 1000

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Pirate Tutoring Center

The transfer year often seems like the Amazing Race, full of pit stops and

challenges along the way. The Pirate Tutoring Center offers the help students

need to overcome obstacles, identify detours, and achieve academic success.

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Pirate Tutoring Center T/W nights from 6:30 – 9 pm - Joyner

Library One on one appointments to identify

issues Call 328-6001 for an appointment Or email [email protected] Website:

www.ecu.edu/aa/piratetutoringcenter

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If you have transferred in College Algebra or scored a 540 or higher on SAT, you do not need to take the

math placement exam.

Math Placement Exam

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There is no chemistry placement exam.

SOME majors require specific chemistry courses. Please discuss any chemistry placement questions with your academic advisor.

Placement will be based on math SAT/ACT and high school GPA.

Chemistry Placement

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http://www.ecu.edu/foreign/

Click on Placements Exams link located at the top of the page.

Foreign Language Placement Exams

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Advanced Placement Credit (AP)

Transfer Credit

If you know you have AP credit, it should be sent to ECU through college board. Transfer credits

should be sent to admissions.

Other Types of College Credit

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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT

OF 1974 (FERPA)

FERPA guarantees to students: the right to inspect and review their educational

records the right to seek to amend their educational

records the right to limit the disclosure of their educational

records

FERPA

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In accordance with the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) guidelines, East Carolina University and the Office of the Registrar are not able to provide confidential information pertaining to students without one of two pieces of required information.

Please check with registrar’s office for more information on FERPA.

FERPA

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Orientation survey BCSSE (during orientation) Sophomore survey Graduation Senior Survey NSSE SOIS

Please note that IPRE (Office of Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness) is responsible for conducting numerous surveys for the university and UNC General Administration throughout your course of study here at ECU.

These survey’s are critical for the university’s assessment endeavors. You will receive hard copy surveys here at orientation but beyond that, you will receive emails throughout your college career asking you to participate.

Your responses are taken very seriously by ECU and are used to make

enhancements and improvements to our curriculum and services. PLEASE BE AN INVOLVED STUDENT and participate in these surveys.

University Assessment

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Hold tags can come from many sources – admissions because they are waiting for some piece of information, cashier’s for non-payment of some type, judicial , library

(overdue book) and parking tickets to name a few.

What you really need to understand is that hold tags prevent you from registering. If you see a tag on your account –

take care of it.

HOLD TAGS

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All official ECU communications come through your ECU email account – this includes emails from

the administration, professors, advisors, financial aid, cashier’s office – it is like a certified letter on your computer. CHECK YOUR ECU EMAIL – not yahoo, not AOL, not any other personal accounts.

Saying that you did not receive an email is not an excuse!

Check Your ECU E-Mail

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It’s Academic!

Center for Academic Services – Transfer Services

[email protected]://www.ecu.edu/academicservices/http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/transfer/