Transcript Welcome to The College of Engineering

Welcome to
New Student Group Advising
The Howard R. Hughes
College of Engineering
Created By: The Engineering Advising Center Staff
Updated: 7/20/06
Engineering Advising Center
Staff:
Jeanette Sorensen, Director
Marissa Blas, Advisor
Barbara DiPaolo, Admin. Asst.
Janelyn Orellana, Peer Advisor
Karina Diestra , Peer Advisor
Location: TBE-A 207
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
(Evening advising appointments are available upon request)
Updated: 7/20/06
How to Contact Us
 Phone:
(702) 895-2522
 Fax:
(702) 895-1436
 Email: [email protected]
 Web: www.egr.unlv.edu/advising
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What is your major?
 Civil
Engineering
 Construction Management
 Computer Science
 Computer Engineering
 Electrical Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
 Minors:
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Entertainment Engineering
Comp Science
Engineering Sciences
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Our Responsibilities
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Help you clarify your interests, values, and goals
 Coaching you on the skills you will need to succeed
in college and prepare for your career
 Provide you with accurate information about
policies and procedures
 Provide you with an outline of degree requirements
and regular progress reports
 Refer you to various campus resources as needed
 Be your advocate
 Uphold CONFIDENTIALITY (FERPA)
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Your Responsibilities
 Meet
with/contact an Advisor/Mentor
each semester
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A HOLD is placed on your registration until you
meet with an advisor (Oct. & Mar.)
Be prepared for your advising sessions
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Bring a pen!
Bring questions
Look at the course schedule beforehand
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Attend and study hard for your classes!
 Let your adviser know if you are having
difficulties in school (early prevention!)
 Read the undergraduate catalog
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“Must Have” Tools for Success
 Undergraduate
Catalog (available on paper &
the web)
 Course
Listing (available on the web)
 The Engineering Survival 101 Guide
 Your Major’s Degree Sheet/Flow Chart
 A calendar or organizer
 Form a regular “Study Group”
 Membership to one of the Engineering
Student Groups
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What is in the “Catalog”?
 Academic
Policies/Calendar
 Course descriptions/prerequisites
 Math, English & Chemistry
placement requirements
 You are responsible for knowing all
of the information in the UNLV
Undergraduate Catalog as well as
the UNLV Student Code of Conduct
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GPA Requirements for
the College of Engineering:
2.5 Minimum
 College
Probation
GPA between 2.0-2.49.
 University Probation
GPA below a 2.0/GPB below 0.
 University Suspension
GPB below -15.00.
Out of UNLV for 1yr minimum.
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Minimum Grade Policy
 Engineering
Students must earn a
“C” or better in ALL “pre-major”
and “prerequisite courses.” Check
the catalog for minimum grades
requirements for your major.
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Contact an advisor if you should
earn below a “C” in any class
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More Policies…
 Repeat
Policy
 You
may repeat a course once to
have the first grade expunged from
your GPA. The second grade will
replace the first grade in your GPA
 Withdrawal
 If
Policy
you “drop” a course after the first
instruction week a “W” grade will be
reflected on your transcript
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More Policies…
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Multicultural/International Requirement
 Refer to the list for “double dipper
courses”
 Humanities, Social Science, Fine Arts
 Pre-Major vs. Advanced Standing
 Entering students are “pre-majors” until
they complete a series of required
courses with a min. grade of “C”, then
they may declare “advanced standing” in
their major
 Faculty Mentoring
 Required for MEG and CEG students prior
to registering
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What is a “credit”?
A
credit is the semester hours, which
is defined as one fifty minute lecture a
week for semester
 Lectures: 3 hour in class = 3 credits
 Labs: 3 hours in a lab = 0-1 credit
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Time Management
 Balance
school, work, and home
responsibilities!
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Full-time Student = 12+ credits/semester
12 cr + 24/36 hrs of study time = 36/48 hrs
you will need to commit to coursework
**DO NOT work more than 20 hrs/week if you
are taking 12+ credits, or your grades will
suffer!**
 Working more than 30 hrs/week? DO NOT
take more than 9 credits per semester!
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Student Resources
 Minority
Engineering Program (MEP)
 Engineering Writing Center (TBE – A207)
 Financial Aid (SSC - 2nd Fl)
 Career Services (SSC 301)
 Tutoring Services (SSC – 1st Fl)
 Disability Resource Center (SSC 137)
 Student Counseling Services (SSC 107)
 Student Involvement & Activities (MSU)
 New Student Orientation (Aug 24 & 25)
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Scholarships/Financial Aid
 Make
sure to complete the following
forms each year (Due Feb. 1st):
– Federal Financial Aid Form
 UNLV Scholarship Application Form
 FAFSA
 Apply
for the Stocker Scholarship
form is available at the Engineering
Advising Center
 Applications are
November 1st
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due June 1st and
Placement Requirements
 ENGLISH
and MATH:
 SAT/ACT,
ACT Residual, Departmental
Exams or AP scores are used for
placement into English and Math courses
 CHEM
 You
121/L:
will need to take a placement test For
more info go to Chemistry website:
http://sciences.unlv.edu/Chemistry/
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What Classes Should I Take My
First Semester?
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upon placement scores -a typical schedule for Freshmen
would be 12-16 credits comprised of:
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MATH
ENGLISH
ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE
SCIENCE
US & NV Constitution
 -PSC 101/ HIST 100…
Social Sciences
 PSY 101, ANT 101, SOC 101…
How do I read the class
schedule?
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Look at Course name / Call # / # of
credits / Time & Date / Location /
Instructor
ENG 101
11:30-1:00
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60847
COMP I
3
T/R CBC-A 145
SMITH
How do I register for classes?
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Map out your schedule
 Write down the 5-digit “Call Numbers” for
preferred sections
 Go to WWW.UNLV.EDU and click on “On-line
Registration”
 Enter social security #, then pin (yymm)
 Chose “Add Courses” or “Search for Open
Classes”
 Enter Call Number for each class
 Print out a copy of your schedule when
finished
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Problems Registering?
 Holds
 Unable
to add classes
• “You do not meet the
Pre- or Co-reqs”
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Registering Solutions
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All Holds Removed? Admissions/Advising?
 For Pre-reqs/Co-reqs
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Remember to register for course co-requisites
first! Refer to the catalog.
Add LAB or DISCUSSION Groups before adding
the corresponding lectures
If you DO NOT meet the prereqs for a course you
will need Departmental approval
If you DO meet the prereqs for a course and
cannot add the class, then contact the Advising
Center for assistance
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TO DO List
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Register for Classes
Print your Class Schedule prior to the start of
classes
Obtain your REBEL CARD (MSU)
Get a Parking Permit (www.thepermitstore.com)
Locate classrooms prior to the first day of
classes
Purchase textbooks/school supplies
Obtain a UNLV Computer Lab Account (at any
lab)
Activate your UNLV Email (Rebel Mail) account
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