Orientation 2019 Todays Learning Goals Review academic requirements Share academic expectations Outline academic policies Jumpstart academic planning Identify support for success Academic requirements ID: 775749
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Slide1
Academic Overview
Spring
Orientation
2019
Slide2Today’s Learning Goals:
Review academic requirements
Share academic expectations
Outline academic policies
Jumpstart academic planning
Identify support for success
Slide3Academic requirements
What requirements are needed to complete my degree?
Slide4University Studies: 8 Learning Goals
To foster intellectual and ethical development
To promote the growth of well-informed, creative, literate members of society
Slide5Slide6University Studies: Scaffolding Learning
Slide7Shared expectations
What do we expect of our students and their families?
Slide8Expectations for Incoming Students
Time management
Take the initiative
Consistent communication
Remember to ask for help
Slide9Expectations
for
Seahawk Families
Guide students to resources
Encourage
independenceRecognize the partnership
Success Tip:
Talk with your students about FERPA regulations.
Slide10Academic policies
What academic policies are important to know about as early as today?
Slide11Academic Policies
…
as seen in your undergraduate catalogue
Academic Honor Code
Honors
Requirements
Academic Eligibility
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Deadlines to Remember
Slide12Academic Honor Code
Intellectual honesty is the foundation of everything we do at UNCW
The strict policy demands for honesty and applies equally to faculty and students
Complete policies in Code of Student Life –
http://uncw.edu/odos/documents/cosl-current.pdf
“
As a student at The University of North Carolina Wilmington, I am committed to honesty and truthfulness in academic inquiry
and
in the pursuit of knowledge.
I pledge to uphold and promote the
UNCW
Student Academic Honor Code
.”
-UNCW Code of Student Life
Slide13Academic Policies
…
soaring with honors
Dean’s List
No less than a B in each course
12-14 hours & 3.5 minimum GPA
15+ hours & 3.2 minimum GPA
Graduation Honors
3.5 GPA – Cum Laude
3.7 GPA – Magna Cum Laude
3.9 GPA – Summa Cum Laude
Slide14Academic Policies
…
retaining academic eligibility
4.0 Grade Scale
A=4.0 A-=3.67 B+=3.33 B=3.0
C+=2.67 C=2.0, etc.
2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
Earn below a 2.0
Academic Dismissal
Slide15Academic Eligibility and Academic Probation
2.0 overall GPA required by end of each semester. If below 2.0 cumulative GPA, student will be placed on probation.
GPA below 2.0 cumulative GPA
Noted on transcript
Limited to 14 hours in next term
May have conditions to meet during next term
Must earn a
2.33
term GPA to remain enrolled
Slide16Academic Policies
…
deadlines to remember
Drop/Add Period
Withdrawal Deadlines
W – before deadline vs. WF – after deadline
Spring 2019 Deadlines
Drop/Add (w/out a grade)
January 23,
2019
Withdrawal (W)
March 5, 2019
Slide17Academic Planning
…
tomorrow’s advising session
Success Tip:
Student Only Session!
Slide18Academic Planning
…
review your requirements
University Studies
Major Requirements
Minor RequirementsElectives
Success Tip: Take 15-16 hours each semester to reach the 124 hours required for graduation
Slide19Support for success
What campus resources can help me achieve my academic goals?
Slide20Support for Success
…
your academic advisor
Each incoming freshman is assigned to a full-time professional academic advisor or faculty
advisor.
University CollegeEmail Us: uc@uncw.eduCall Us: 910.962.3245Visit Us: DePaolo Hall Room 1092
Success Tip: Students are encouraged to make their intro appointments with advisors the first 3 weeks of classes.You are required to see your academic advisor at least twice during your first semester!
Slide21Support for Success
…
your faculty
Faculty are essential to helping you
succeed in and out of the classroom
Success Tip:
Read your syllabus and ask questions about itGo to faculty office hours with a questionAsk questions early and often
Build a schedule
Then stick to it!
Check your campus email every day!
Ask questions in class!
Sleep, but not in class.
Don’t believe that everyone else is smarter than you.
Or dumber.
Talk to someone when things START to fall apart.
Slide22Next Steps
What do I do now?
Slide23Next Steps
…homework assignment
Math
P
lacement TestWho is exempt from taking it? Your ACT Math Score is above a 29Your AP Calculus score is 2 or higher You transferred in College Algebra (MAT 111) or higherStudents receiving an ACT Math Score between 22-28 take placement test only if you wish to challenge your score…if uncertain speak with a math proctor at the testing area.
Slide24Next Steps
…homework assignment
Turn in all test scores & transcripts to the University Registrar
Check your UNCW email for updates and opportunities
Schedule your first meeting with your academic
advisor