Introduction to Academics at FGCU - PowerPoint Presentation

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Introduction to Academics at FGCU

Jelene Grace

Assistant Director

First Year Advising

New Student Programs

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This presentation will cover:

The organization of the university;

The basics of the Bachelor’s degree;

The structure of the General Education Program;

Some important graduation requirements;

Policies you (and your student) should know;

The basics of Academic Advising;

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

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Academic Organization at FGCU

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The Semester System

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Enrollment Status

Students must enroll in 6 credits to be eligible to

receive Financial Aid during summer session(s).

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The Bachelor’s Degree

All degree programs and degree requirements are approved by the State of Florida. Include a minimum of 120 credit hours A number of degree programs require MORE than 12o credit hours:For example: Engineering, Education, Nursing

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The Components of a Degree

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Lower and Upper Division

Lower Division Program – 60 credit hoursFreshman and Sophomore Years1000 and 2000-level coursesUpper Division Program – 60 credit hoursJunior and Senior Years3000 and 4000-level courses

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Lower Division Program

General Electives 36 credits

Electives* 24 credits

Total Lower Division: 60 Credits

*often includes prerequisites for the major or upper division courses

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The General Education Program

A total of 15 hours must be completed between social sciences and natural sciences, with at least 6 credit hours in each area.

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College Level Writing Skills

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Writing Intensive Courses

6,000+ graded words in course for semesterNot recommended to take multiple Writing Intensive courses per semester

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Communication

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Humanities

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Social Sciences

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Natural Sciences

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Intercultural Knowledge: (^)

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Mathematics

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More about Math

For most students, placement

into a Math course

can be

determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or earned college credit

.

Either Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033) or a GEP Math Course (MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105)

Before Dinner, these students will be given the OPTION to take a Math

Placement

Test to “place out” of this course.

When deciding to test, students should take into consideration their major and the amount of math required

.

Do they need to take math

beyond

the GEP?

Students who

must

test will be informed of that by the advisors later this afternoon.

Engineering

students

will be taking the MPT.

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More about Math

Don’t be surprised if they don’t take

the test!

Intermediate Algebra DOES count as (elective) credit toward graduation!

It’s important for your students to build a strong foundation of knowledge…even if it feels like they are backtracking.

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Fall Semester Scheduling

Composition I or II 3 creditsMathematics or Statistics 3 creditsGEP Social Science or Natural Science 3-4 creditsGEP Humanities 3 creditsElective (SLS 1101) or Common Prerequisite (usually GEP!) 3 credits Total: 15-16 credits

Reminder! Full-time status = 12-18 credit hours

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Academic Standing

Students on Academic Warning are required to participate in the

Eagle Success Program

offered by the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA)

LIB 103, (239) 590-7906

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Grade Forgiveness Policy

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Graduation Requirement: Service Learning

FTIC (freshmen) students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of service learning at one or more approved (not-for-profit) agencies in the community…or through courses that incorporate service learning in the curriculum.

Students learned about this requirement earlier this morning.

Eagles Connect

: http://www.fgcu.edu/connect/

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Graduation Requirement:Summer Hour Requirement

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Repeat Course Surcharge

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Excess Hours Surcharge

For students enrolling in a State University (or State College) for the first time

in or after the fall 2012 semester:

All

attempted

credit hours that exceed 110% of the total required for the degree are considered excess.

For a program requiring 120 credit hours,

all attempted hours beyond 132 are excess.

This surcharge is 100% of the cost per credit hour.

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Excess Hours Surcharge, Cont.

Attempted Hours

include courses that

are:

failed,

repeated, dropped

after the Drop/Add

period and

all transfer credit

applied to the degree program

at FGCU.

There are exceptions to the excess hours surcharge:

Students who began out of state or at a private college

Articulated accelerated credit (AP, IB, DE, CLEP, AICE)

Dual major credits, internship credits, etc.

Semester withdrawal due to medical reasons

Credits taken by active-duty military

personnel

(See

University

Catalog online for details)

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Accelerated Credit Mechanisms

Need OFFICIAL test scores sent from College Board or official transcripts sent from other public FL institutions to get credit!

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The Governor’s Challenge Rebate Program

An FGCU initiative to ensure timely graduation and employment of FTIC

students.

If students:

Declare a major by the end of

their Freshman year;

Meet with student services personnel at least once a year to discuss issues related to their major and possible career

options;

Complete an approved internship or co-op experience prior to

graduation;

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The Governor’s Challenge Rebate Program, Cont.

If students:

Graduate in four years;

Are employed within 6 months of graduation with a yearly salary of at least $25,000;

The University will rebate the “out of pocket” cost of tuition for credits earned at FGCU during their first three terms:

Summer 2016/Fall 2016/Spring 2017

Fall 2016/Spring 2017/Summer 2017

Want more information? Look in your Guidebook app or contact the University Bursar at 239-590-1213

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Does Your Student Need Help?

Encourage him or her to follow up with an Advisorhttp://www.fgcu.edu/Info/Advising.asp

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Advising at Orientation

Consists of three main elements:

Introduction to Academics/Initial Course Selection

Preliminary Schedule Building – using GULFLINE

Course Registration

Professional Advisors from First Year Advising are facilitating all of these elements

Orientation Leaders are there to assist your students

Encourage them to be assertive

and ASK QUESTIONS!

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Early Transition During EVO

Most students will transition to college advising on February 1, 2017.

Students who have already earned 18 or more credit hours will transition to college advising

during EVO

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FYA will work with these students

today

to prepare them for tomorrow.

College advisors will take over

tomorrow

and provide additional advising…and help them learn how to register.

The college provides advising until graduation…

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Advising in the First Semester

Students who are advised by First Year Advising will be

REQUIRED

to have two meetings with an Academic Counselor during the FALL semester:

New Student Meeting

–

early September

A small group discussion (led by the counselor who worked with them during EVO) to discuss the transition to college.

Preregistration Advising

-

prior to registration for spring

A one-on-one appointment to check in on academic progress and plan the course schedule.

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www.fgcu.edu from A-Z

Here are some web pages you should check out:

F

irst Year Advising – for all things ACADEMIC

O

ffice of the Registrar – Academic Calendar

H

old Key – most holds prevent registration!

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The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA is a United States federal law that protects the privacy of student records and includes provisions for the rights of students to

review

and

disclose

their records.

Grades and academic transcripts are confidential and will not be released to anyone without the prior written consent of the student.

FERPA release form must be completed, signed, and submitted BY THE STUDENT (showing a valid Driver’s License) to the Office of the Registrar on the 1

st

floor of McTarnaghan Hall.

Students can submit and rescind official release at will.

http://www.fgcu.edu/Registrar/ferpa.html

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Welcome to Florida Gulf Coast University!

Go Eagles!