CNSM Mandatory Freshmen Advising Spring 2018 CNSM Academic - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

CNSM Mandatory Freshmen Advising Spring 2018 CNSM Academic Advising Team

Questions to Reflect… • What is my major and why? • What excites me about being a CNSM student? • What challenges have I experienced as a CNSM student? • What have I done differently this semester to broaden my experience as a CNSM student?

Who’s My Advisor? Marine Biology Biology (A-L); Biology, Biology (M-Z) Biology Education Microbiology MCBP Organismal Biology Pre-Major Sonia Santos (Marine Bio) Rose Rangel Sonia Santos Sonia Santos Advisor Tim Kalliomaaa (Bio Ed. & Org. Bio) Faculty Dr. Kay Lee-Fruman Dr. Ashley Carter Dr. Gwen Goodmanlowe Dr. Jesse Dillon Advisor Biochemistry Chemistry Physics Geology & Earth Science Pre-Major Carole Duffis Carole Duffis Tim Kalliomaa Carole Duffis Advisor Faculty Dr. Doug McAbee Dr. Kasha Slowiniski Dr. Jiyeong Gu Dr. Tom Kelty Advisor Mathematics Applied Mathematics Mathematics Education Statistics Pre-Major Carole Duffis Carole Duffis Carole Duffis Carole Duffis Advisor Faculty Dr. Kent Merryfield Dr. Kent Merryfield Dr. Melvin Lax Dr. Olga Korosteleva Advisor Dr. Will Murray Dr. Will Murray

Academic Planning

Mapping out your Degree • Questions to ask yourself • Resources to help you plan Do I want to make any changes to my plan? • Your Advisors: Staff & Faculty • (add a minor, double major etc.) • Planning worksheets: GE How am I preparing for future career goals? • Worksheet, 4-Year Planner Are there other ways I want to be involved • with my major or campus? (i.e. research • The Academic Requirements programs, student organizations, Report internships) • The Degree Planner What other responsibilities or obligations • do I have besides work? How soon do I want to finish my degree? •

Things to Remember about the Degree Planner • Your Advisor and the 4-Year • The Degree Planner is fluid Planners are great resources to You can make changes anytime to adapt to • help build your plan your preferences and needs . The 4-Year Planners are a great templates for your • The Degree Planner is not • Degree Planner your official audit nor a Your advisor can make recommendations based on • your degree progress, academic performance, career substitution for Advising planning, and personal needs. Your advisor will make recommendations Update your degree planner every time you • • receive new recommendations or ask your based on your academic performance, needs, advisor for feedback on your plan. and goals. They are your best resources for courses and questions regarding your plan.

Time to Degree 4 Year Plan 5 Year Plan 120 units divided by 4 years 120 units divided by 5 years = 30 units per year = 24 units per year = 15 units per semester = 12 units per semester Or 12 units per semester + 6 summer units

Time to Degree Considerations • Not all students can or should complete a degree in 4 years • Important to consider time to degree vs cost in your planning • Goal is to complete your degree with a high GPA and in fewest semesters • Summer session can help limit unit load • Once fully declared- meet with major advisor to discuss graduation plan https://www.csulb.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate-costs

Resources

HOW TO SUCCEED IN SCIENCE AND MATH • ADOPT GROWTH MINDSET • STAY FOCUSED • DEVELOP ACADEMIC GRIT • COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

Key Resources Jensen SAS Center • Free Peer Tutoring/Mentoring • A great place to study • Health Professions Advising Office • Research Opportunities • G2 Computer Lab • .6¢ black & white, .50¢ color CSULB.EDU/SAS • Science specific software

Getting Support in Key Classes Class Support CHEM 111A CHEM 95 • S/I– Supplemental Instruction CHEM 111B S/I 60 • SA– Supplemental Activity CHEM 220A CHEM 224A • One-on-One Mentoring/Tutoring CHEM 220B CHEM 224B BIOL 211 S/I 60 BIOL 260 S/I 60 MATH 113 S/I 60 MATH 119A S/I 60 MATH 122 SA MATH 123 SA

Tutoring Myths Tutoring is just for students who are struggling in their class. True or False? Going to tutoring is a substitution for studying. Only the student getting tutoring benefits from this help. If I go for tutoring, I will “ace my class”. I don’t need to prepare for a tutoring session .

Next Steps

REGISTRATION FALL 2018 • Schedule of Classes opens March 12th • Enrollment appointment email goes out March 18 th • Registration starts April 2 nd • Freshmen Registration will start around 3 rd /4 th week of April • Check Student Center for specific Enrollment Date • Holds • Outstanding registration/course fees, library fees, • Enrollment

SUMMER SEMESTER • Catch up on units • Want to get ahead • Community College Consult with an advisor for General Education courses • • CSULB Can take a major course • Grade Forgiveness (repeat/delete) • Limited Financial Aid offered •

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