Transcript CHARTING YOUR COURSE

CHARTING YOUR COURSE
Understanding Academics at CSUEB
Presented by:
Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE)
Note: Refer to Student Handbook & Catalog for
additional information
THE QUARTER SYSTEM
Ten (10) weeks of instruction +
one week of finals
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
Quarter System
11
12 13 14 15 16
Semester System
Units & Courses
4 quarter units = four hours of
classroom instruction per week
Average load per quarter: 12 - 16 units
CONVERSION OF SEMESTER TO
QUARTER UNITS
Quarter System
0
45
90
Freshman Sophomore
0
30
60
135
Junior
180
Senior
90
Semester System
Semester Units x 1.5 = Quarter Units
120
COURSE NUMBERING
800 - 999
LOWER
DIVISION
UPPER
DIVISION
Developmental Courses
A-F or Credit/No Credit
Do not count toward degree
1000 - 1999
Freshman Level
2000 - 2999
Sophomore Level
3000 - 3999
Junior Level
4000 - 4999
Senior Level
GRADING SYSTEM
A (4.0)
A- (3.7)
B+ (3.3)
B (3.0)
B- (2.7)
C+ (2.3)
How do
these
grading
policies
affect
you?
C- (1.7)
D+ (1.3)
D (1.0)
F (0.0)
Academic
Probation
C (2.0)
“WU” Grades:
“W” Grades:
“I” Grades:
“IC” Grades:
+/- Grading:
CR/NC Grades:
Repeating Courses:
Counts as an “F” in your GPA!
Does NOT affect GPA
Only 1 year to make up
Counts as an “F” in your GPA!
Watch Out: Affects GPA
Does NOT affect GPA
CSUEB policies limit the number of
repeats allowed!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Units
Residency
GPA
American Institutions
Advanced Composition
University Writing Skills Requirement
(UWSR)
7. Performing Arts & Activities
8. Cultural Groups & Women
9. General Education
10. Major
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UNIT REQUIREMENTS
Electives
Major
General
Education
Additional Graduation
Requirements
Upper Division GE
Total Completed
Units = 180 (minimum)
Total Upper Division
Completed Units= 60 (minimum)
Time for a…. Pop Quiz
1. Semester Units x _____ = Quarter Units.
A. 1
B. 1.5
C. 2
2. 3000 – 3999 courses are intended for which
class level?
A. Sophomore
B. Junior
C. Senior
3. True or False
You have ONE year to make up an “I”
Incomplete?
2 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
You must complete at least
45 quarter units
of coursework at CSUEB:
36 units of Upper Division
18 units from the Major
12 units in General Education
May include courses taken at the
Concord Campus and through Open University,
But NOT through Extension or
Credit by Examination.
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MINIMUM GPA
0.00 1.00 2.00
Academic Probation
3.00 4.00
Good Standing
Minimum GPA = 2.0
Goal GPA = 4.0
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AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS
U.S. History
U.S. Constitution
CA State & Local Gov.
If this is only partially completed, see an
advisor for further information
5 ADVANCED COMPOSITION
•Transfer students may have
fulfilled this requirement with a
lower-division advanced
composition course.
•Transfer students who have not
completed this requirement must
take English 1002.
6 UNIVERSITY WRITING
SKILLS REQUIREMENT
Effective Fall 2004
Must Pass the WST
or Approved Course (s)
Refer to Orientation Quick Links handout for Testing website.
Can only be satisfied once you have reached
Junior standing (90 quarter units).
7 PERFORMING ARTS & ACTIVITIES
• Courses in this area provide an
opportunity to develop an appreciation
of the visual & performing arts &
activities through direct experience.
– Some examples include: art, theatre,
music, creative writing, PE, dance,
etc.
Note: As a transfer student, you may or
may not have met this requirement.
8 CULTURAL GROUPS & WOMEN
• Coursework in this area must recognize
the contributions to American
civilization, culture and knowledge that
members of various cultural groups,
women, and gay and lesbian people
have made.
Note: As a transfer student, you may or
may not have met this requirement.
9 GENERAL EDUCATION
2004 – 2009 GE Pattern*
Required units: 60 lower division and
12 upper division units = 72 total
A: Communication in English (12 units)
B: Natural Sciences & Math (16 units**)
C: Humanities (16 units**)
D: Social Sciences (16 units**)
E: Lifelong Learning (4 units)
*Earlier GE Patterns vary slightly: see audit
**includes one 4-unit upper division course
10 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Your major is a large portion of your
Bachelor’s degree.
Contact an advisor in your major
department to find out where to begin with
your major. The online catalog also lists your
major requirements.
If you are unsure about which major to
pursue, Academic Advising and Career
Education (Main Campus) or Academic
Services (Concord Campus) will assist you
in your search for an appropriate field of study.
ADVISING AT CSUEB
If you have questions
regarding your:
Major
Major Department
Minor
Minor Department
GE &
Graduation
Academic Advising and
Career Education
(Hayward Campus)
Academic Services
Pop Quiz!
4. You need a minimum of _____ units to graduate.
A. 100 units
B. 140 units
C. 180 units
5. You are on Academic Probation when your GPA
falls below _____.
A. 2.0
B. 2.2
C. 2.7
6. If you are unsure about which major to pursue,
name at least one department that will assist you
in your search for an appropriate field of study?
RESPONSIBLE ADVISING
Key Points:
•Plan Ahead
•Ask Questions to Clarify
Concerns
•Keep a File for Advising Records
SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION
•Create a Class Schedule that is
Manageable
•Utilize Campus Resources
•Blend GE with your Major
Courses when possible
•Check the Catalog for Course
Descriptions & Prerequisites
CHARTING YOUR COURSE
Remember…
Be Wise - Be Advised!