graduate in four making a successful transition into college
DESCRIPTION
GRADUATE IN FOUR MAKING A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE. FIRSTS The EMU Experience. Welcome to college. What really matters in college? What are the key degree requirements? How do I go about getting advice to help me make good decisions ? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
GRADUATE IN GRADUATE IN FOURFOUR
MAKING A SUCCESSFUL MAKING A SUCCESSFUL
TRANSITIONTRANSITIONINTO COLLEGEINTO COLLEGE
FIRSTS
The EMU Experience
Welcome to college
What really matters in college?
What are the key degree requirements?
How do I go about getting advice to help me make good decisions?
What specific recommendations should I know about to help navigate registering for classes today?
How do I create and maintain a program for success?
WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN COLLEGE?
A bachelor’s degree is the best and most powerful preparation for:
1) A productive career; and
2) Dealing with life’s challenges
Employers say “it takes more than a major” to prosper in an economy that is constantly changingEmployees must be able to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems
Degree requirements
Earn a minimum total of 124 credit hours
General Education Program requirements
Major and Minor requirements
General Electives
NOTE: Courses with numbers below 100 will not be counted towards this total
ADVISINGGoing it alone
.
Deciding on a major
It’s okay to be undecided Once decided, it’s okay to change your mind and switch majors
However, switching majors on a whim without receiving guidance may:
Delay your graduation Increase your tuition bills
NOTE: Seek out a Career Coach in the University Advising and Career Development Center (UACDC).
Graduate in four years?
Must take AT LEAST 30-32 credit hours per year
Take15 credit hours Fall and Winter semesters and/or Take additional credit hours during the Summer
NOTE: A minimum of 12 credit hours is required to be considered a full-time student. Some
financial aid may require 15 credit hours to be considered a full-time student.
SEEKING ACCURATE ADVICE
Seek out accurate information on important degree requirements
Online catalog 2014-15 Online class schedules my.emich Student Advising tabs Academic Advisors
NOTE: Meet with advisors – early and often!
General Education program
Effective Communication Written Communication and Oral Communication
Quantitative Reasoning
Perspectives on a Diverse World Global Awareness and U.S. Diversity
Knowledge of the Disciplines Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The first two semesters
Take ENGL 121 (Written Communication) or CTAC 124 (Oral Communication) your first semester and plan to take the other your second semester
Take the necessary steps towards satisfying the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) requirement
NOTE: EMU students completing these requirements their first year have much higher GPAs and graduation rates.
MORE “FIRST” DECISIONS TO MAKE
Consider registering for a first-year experience … referred to as Successful Starters
If decided on a major, take any courses recommended for that major
Take additional Gen Ed courses to fill out your schedule
Create a plan – follow the plan!
Create a Plan for Create a Plan for Success Success
EMU will provide students EMU will provide students with high-impact learning with high-impact learning
experiences and then support experiences and then support them to reach their full them to reach their full
potentialpotential
CLASSROOM SUCCESS
Classroom success
• Be proactive about setting yourself up for a successful first semester
• Meet instructors during office hours – sooner rather than later
• Gain access to all materials and read all materials – ask questions
• Learn to self-assess and seek help – many support services available at no additional charge
STUDENT ADVICE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
WHAT CAN FAMILY AND FRIENDS DO?
• Stay in communication - ask questions – but also give students some breathing room
• Plan to visit in the fall if student is living on campus or just to see what campus events are like
• Encourage student’s curiosity and academic interests
• Encourage your student to take advantage of support services
• Encourage your student to GET INVOLVED!
NEXT STEPS – FINAL THOUGHTS
Students? Pack up your Advising Folder (with pen) Have your picture ID and my.emich info
Family members? Any last minute suggestions? Any last minute reminders? What have you forgotten to not forget?
FINAL THOUGHTSCollege is …
.
Dr. Chris Foreman General Education Program [email protected]