What is the LSFY program? Proactive advising and exploration program - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

L IFE S CIENCES F IRST Y EAR P ROGRAM Spring 2019 Entry Students

What is the LSFY program? Proactive advising and exploration program for: • Biochemistry • Biological Sciences (BA and BS) • Genetics • Microbiology • Nutrition Science • Plant Biology • Zoology

Program Features • LSFY Academic Advisors and Faculty focused on student’s first year • Exploration of majors • Common first year curriculum • LSC 101, LSC 103, and LSC 170 (optional) with smaller class sizes • Peer support programs

What does Spring Entry Mean? Due to the large number of highly qualified applicants, NC State has chosen to offer spring admissions to allow more students to attend. • Students will officially start as full-time students in Spring 2019. • Students may participate in a few special programs at NC State, such as Summer Start and Prague Connection.

What is next? • Confirm your intent to enroll through your wolfPAW account by June 1 st . • Set up your NC State Email Account • Complete the New Student Checklist – https://newstudents.dasa.ncsu.edu/springcon nection/checklist/

What can I do in Summer and Fall 2018? • Option 1: Work, Internship, Gap Semester • Option 2: Attend another institution and transfer your coursework to NC State • Option 3: Participate in one of NC State’s special programs - Summer Start or Prague Connection

Summer Start Deadline: May 9th • June 20 – August 1, 2018 • Live on campus and interact with other students in a smaller environment • Take up to 8 hours at NC State – Students will be listed as non-degree seeking students meaning they will not be eligible for financial aid.

Prague Connection Deadline: June 15th • August 22 - Nov 17, 2018 • Take general education and free elective courses • https://prague.ncsu.edu/terms/prague- connection/

Summer/Fall 2018 Advising Things to consider when selecting fall classes 1. Major of Interest 2. Career Interest 3. AP/IB/Transfer Credits 4. NC State Math and Chemistry Placement scores • We recommend you take these by May 21st. • We recommend taking the placement tests regardless of AP/IB or transfer credits you may have or anticipate having.

First Year Common Curriculum Recommended Course Sequence for Spring Connection Students Fall Semester Spring Semester BIO 181: Intro Bio: Ecol, Evol, Biodiversity BIO 181: Intro Bio: Ecol, Evol, Biodiversity or or BIO 183: Intro Bio: Cell & Molecular BIO 183: Intro Bio: Cell & Molecular Calculus Calculus Chemistry ENG 101 or General Education Requirement General Education Requirement LSC 101: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences LSC 103: Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences LSC 170: First Year Seminar (optional) Health & Exercise (optional) Health & Exercise (optional) *These courses are listed using NC State’s codes and numbering*

Summer/Fall 2018 Advising Please note that we will be using the NC community college course numbers as a reference for the rest of this presentation. All transfer equivalencies can be found here: https://www.acs.ncsu.edu/php/transfer/

Biology • You can take either BIO 111 or BIO 112 - the order does not matter NC State Community College BIO 181: Intro Bio: Ecol, Evol, Biodiversity BIO 112 BIO 183: Intro Bio: Cell & Molecular BIO 111

Math Sequence We have two math sequences that will count in the Life Sciences majors. Most students take the first sequence listed. However, if you have any interest in the Physical Sciences, Biochemistry, Engineering, or Math Education, you should take the higher math sequence listed. The higher math sequence will always count for the lower math sequences but not the other way around. • Life Sciences Majors: – MA 107 → MA 131 → MA 231 • Higher Math - Physical Science, Biochemistry, Engineering, Math Education: – MA 111 or (MA 107+108) → MA 141 → MA 241

Math Sequence Placement NC State: Community NC State: Community 2 Life Science College Physical College Sequence Science/ Engineering Sequence Pre-Calculus I MA 107 MAT 171 MA 111 MAT 175 or 1 Pre-Calculus II MA 108 MAT 172 MAT 171 + MAT MA 107 + MA 108 172 Calculus I MA 131 MAT 271 MA 141 MAT 271 Calculus II MA 231 MAT 272 MA 241 MAT 272 1. MA 108 is not needed in the Life Science Sequence but many community colleges require it before starting Calculus I. 2. Community colleges generally do not offer two math sequences. You may find those options if you attend another 4-year institution. Pay attention to the course numbering.

English • ENG 101 is a 4-hour course at NC State • Most community colleges will offer ENG 111, which is 3 hours so you have to also take ENG 112 to transfer credits that will count for ENG 101 – We recommend you take ENG 111 over the summer and ENG 112 in the fall. – Some community colleges will allow you to take both ENG 111 and ENG 112 together. Please discuss this with your community college advisor. NC State Community College ENG 101 (4) and ENG 1** (2 - free elective) ENG 111 (3) + ENG 112 (3) ENG 1GEP (3 - free elective unless you take ENG 111 (3) ENG 112)

General Education Requirement • Follow the guidelines listed in the next slide to choose 1-2 general education requirement(s) to add to your schedule. • You may cross-reference the GEP Course List with our transfer course database to find appropriate coursework. https://oucc.dasa.ncsu.edu/general-education- program-gep/gep-course-lists-2/

General Ed Requirements • Humanities (6 hours, Must be in 2 different disciplines): – Literature, History, Philosophy, Ethics, Religion • Social Sciences (6 hours, Must be in 2 different disciplines): – Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Communication • Interdisciplinary (3 hours): – Covers multiple topics within the same course • Additional Breadth (3 hours): – Additional Humanities, Social Science, or Visual Performing Arts • Health and Exercise Studies (2 hours): – At least one at the 100 level

Chemistry • Chemistry is very challenging and is often the course our students struggle in the most. • We recommend students start chemistry at NC State so they are prepared for upper-level chemistry courses. • If you placed into preparatory chemistry (CH 111) or need a review, you need to complete the modules so you are ready for CH 101/102 in the Spring semester. – https://moodle- projects.wolfware.ncsu.edu/course/view.php?id=4610 – If you do not complete the modules and start in CH 111 in the Spring, you will be a year behind in chemistry.

Transfer Course List Database https://www.acs.ncsu.edu/php/transfer/ • Make sure the effective date is To Present • Prefixes for courses may be different

Example of a Fall Schedule at a Community College NC State University Wake Technical College • BIO 183 • BIO 111 4 4 • MA 107 • MAT 171C3 3 • ENG 101 4 • ENG 111 3 • ANT 252 • ANT 220 3 3 • HESF (PE) 102 • PED 120 1 1 Hours: 15 Hours: 14

Credit Hours • If you plan to take a full load, we recommend you take 14-16 hours. • If you are only taking a few courses, we recommend prioritizing in the following order: – Math course if you placed into a pre-calculus – Biology course

Transferring Courses • Send us a copy of Transfer Advising Form, ASAP so we can review the coursework you have selected • Be on the lookout for a survey in July to tell us the official courses you enrolled in • By December 20th, send your official transcript(s) to NC State Admissions – Also, email an unofficial copy of your transcript to LifeSciencesFY@ncsu.edu

Spring 2019 Enrollment Advising • Check your NC State email account regularly • Plan to attend the September 21st advising day on campus • Watch for an Enrollment Advising email at the end of September • We recommend you review our website: – https://departments.sciences.ncsu.edu/lsfy/

Important Dates • May 9: Summer Start Application Deadline (Optional) • May 18, 10AM: Fall Advising Session (Optional) • May 21: Recommended deadline to complete the math and chemistry placement exams • June 1: Confirm Enrollment for Spring 2019 • June 15: Prague Abroad Application Deadline (Optional) • July 13, 1:30PM: Fall Advising Session (Optional) • July 15: Submit fall plans and high school transcripts to Undergraduate Admissions • September 21: Spring Connection Preview and Advising Day • December 20: Deadline to submit official transcripts from summer/fall institutions • January 3: New Student Orientation • January 7: 1st Day of Spring 2019 Classes

Questions? Life Sciences First Year Program LifeSciencesFY@ncsu.edu https://departments.sciences.ncsu.edu/lsfy