New First-Year Student

ORIENTATION Academic Advising and Scheduling Classes

Audrey Van Ostran, M.A. Academic Counselor

Undergraduate Programs & Advising Office

MASTER DEGREE OR HIGHER

EVERY STUDENT HAS AN ASSIGNED ADVISOR

THIS PERSON WILL BE YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR SURVEY (BUSADM 1100) THIS FIRST SEMESTER

Meet the Advising Team 16 Academic Advisors

MASTER DEGREE OR HIGHER

EVERY STUDENT HAS AN ASSIGNED ADVISOR

THIS PERSON WILL BE YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR SURVEY (BUSADM 1100) THIS FIRST SEMESTER

Meet the Advising Team 16 Academic Advisors

MASTER DEGREE OR HIGHER

EVERY STUDENT HAS AN ASSIGNED ADVISOR

THIS PERSON WILL BE YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR SURVEY (BUSADM 1100) THIS FIRST SEMESTER

Meet the Advising Team 16 Academic Advisors

MASTER DEGREE OR HIGHER

EVERY STUDENT HAS AN ASSIGNED ADVISOR

THIS PERSON WILL BE YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR SURVEY (BUSADM 1100) THIS FIRST SEMESTER

Meet the Advising Team 16 Academic Advisors

Roles of an academic advisor

HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONFIDENT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

COLLABORATE WITH STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING ACADEMIC STRATEGIES TO MEET THEIR CAREER GOALS

AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Roles of an academic advisor

HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONFIDENT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

COLLABORATE WITH STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING ACADEMIC STRATEGIES TO MEET THEIR CAREER GOALS

AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Roles of an academic advisor

HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONFIDENT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

COLLABORATE WITH STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING ACADEMIC STRATEGIES TO MEET THEIR CAREER GOALS

AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Roles of an academic advisor

HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONFIDENT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

COLLABORATE WITH STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING ACADEMIC STRATEGIES TO MEET THEIR CAREER GOALS

AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

AU18 Business Class Profile 1,170 incoming NFYS

40% non-Ohio

99% in the top 25% of high school class

monthly 

Program

OVERVIEW

*Please take out your Orientation program schedule

2:00-3:00 ACADEMIC OVERVIEW PRESENTATION

3:00-3:30 ACADEMIC ADVISOR Q&A

3:30-6:00 PLACEMENT TESTING, ETC.

6:00-LATE EVENT PROGRAMMING

TODAY’S Program

3:30-4:30 TODAY SCHOENBAUM, ROOM 205 (Upstairs)

Fisher Parents & Guests Session

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LEARN ABOUT WHAT FISHER IS DOING TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

PLENTY OF TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS!

DISCUSS COMMON TRANSITION CONCERNS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT

CONNECT WITH OTHER FISHER PARENTS

8:00 AM OPTIONAL SESSIONS –Athletics, ROTC, Honors, Scholars, ODI, ODS

9:00 AM REQUIRED SESSIONS BEGIN

11:15-4:00 PM –Financial Aid, BuckID, and much more –Individual Advising Appointment & Course Scheduling

TOMORROW’S Program

Individual Advising Appointment

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& Course Scheduling

•! Students only for these appointments

•! Students meet for 20 minutes with an advisor one-on-one to:

•! Entire scheduling process takes about 2 hours

Discuss student course selections

Answer all remaining questions

Assist with the course scheduling process

SEE COVER SHEET for your appointment time and location

Guests

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•! 11:15-12:00 FCOB Office of Career Management Cover the resources available to help students with internship/job searches.

•! 12:15-1:00 FCOB Office of Global Business Discuss study abroad opportunities, international internships, and semester exchange programs.

ACADEMIC Overview

*Please take out your business packet

One Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

FIRST & SECOND YEAR BUSINESS FOUNDATION

COURSES

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

MAJOR COURSES ELECTIVES OR

MINORS

ONE DEGREE with twelve specilalizations

FIRST & SECOND YEAR BUSINESS FOUNDATION

COURSES

ELECTIVES OR MINORS

*Blue sheet lists the degree requirements in more detail

Year 1 & 2 Class Focus

GENERAL EDUCATION BUSINESS FOUNDATION

FIRST & SECOND YEAR BUSINESS FOUNDATION

COURSES

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

MAJOR COURSES ELECTIVES OR

MINORS

FIRST & SECOND YEAR BUSINESS FOUNDATION

COURSES

ELECTIVES OR MINORS

Builds critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills

Foundation for major courses EXAMPLES: Calculus, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

STRATEGY MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS CORE

Major Courses: Years 2-4

APPLIED BUSINESS

BUSINESS LAW

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

FINANCE

MARKETING

ONE DEGREE with twelve specilalizations

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Personalize Your Degree

12 SPECIALIZATIONS

ONE DEGREE with twelve specilalizations

Accounting

Aviation Management

Economics

Finance

Human Resources

Information Systems

Insurance

International Business

Logistics Management

Marketing

Operations Management

Real Estate

*Students can also start as Undecided

SCHEDULING

Registration Worksheet

Students take out the following items and take notes:

Registration Worksheet

Pencil/pen

Any exam credit and postsecondary credit that has already been received by OSU is written on your blue sheet. All test scores and college transcripts must be sent directly to Ohio State in order to receive credit.

College Credit

*See pink exam credit guide in your packet

Class #1 Bus Adm 1100 (survey course)

Business Survey: BA1100

FISHER/OSU RESOURCES, POLICIES, INVOLVEMENT, ETC.

CO-TAUGHT BY PEER ADVISOR

DEVELOP 2-YEAR CURRICULUM PLAN

FULL SEMESTER, GRADED COURSE

TAUGHT BY ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Class #2 Math

Math Requirements

BUSINESS CALCULUS (MATH 1130 SERIES)

TRADITIONAL CALCULUS (MATH 1150 SERIES)

THE BSBA DEGREE REQUIRES COMPLETION OF MATH THROUGH CALCULUS WITH A C OR HIGHER.

Two options:

Which Math Series Should I Take?

TRADITIONAL CALCULUS (1150 SERIES)

ACCEPTED IN OTHER MAJORS/MINORS OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS

Statistics, Business Analytics, Engineering, Pre-health, etc.

PREFERRED SERIES FOR HONORS PROGRAMS

BUSINESS CALCULUS (1130 SERIES)

NOT GUARANTEED TO TRANSFER TO OTHER MAJORS OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS

THEORETICAL AND RIGOROUS; INCLUDES TRIGONOMETRY

APPLICATION TO BUSINESS; NO TRIGONOMETRY

Which Math Series Should I Take?

TRADITIONAL CALCULUS (1150 SERIES)

ACCEPTED IN OTHER MAJORS/MINORS OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS

Statistics, Business Analytics, Engineering, Pre-health, etc.

PREFERRED SERIES FOR HONORS PROGRAMS

BUSINESS CALCULUS (1130 SERIES)

NOT GUARANTEED TO TRANSFER TO OTHER MAJORS OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS

THEORETICAL AND RIGOROUS; INCLUDES TRIGONOMETRY

APPLICATION TO BUSINESS; NO TRIGONOMETRY

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Math Session

3:30-4:30 PM (Walk-in advising) 240 Cockins Hall

Attend the calculus math session TODAY to speak with a math faculty member.

Want to learn more about your math options?

Class #3 Economics

Business Foundation Courses

Can be taken in any order Should not be taken in the same semester

ECON 2001.01 (Microeconomics)

ECON 2002.01 (Macroeconomics)

Class #4 & 5 General Education

General Education

All students at OSU complete these requirements. Build a foundational skill set that will help in your other business courses. “Try out” other fields if you are still unsure about your major.

•! Open courses broken down by category

•! All listed classes are appropriate for new students

•! Course descriptions available online if you would like more details about the course content and prerequisites

Open Course List

*Take out white packet

Foreign Language

•! Required for the International Business specialization.

•! ALL business students are encouraged to study additional languages but it is not required

•! Foreign Language credit at level 1102.01 or 1103.01 can count for general education requirements

•! The foreign language placement exam this afternoon is optional for business students

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Minors

•! Good option if you have most of your GEs finished!

•! Great option to build a new skill set or pursue an area of interest outside of business

•! Advisor in tomorrow’s appointment can help suggest classes

towards a minor

•! The 4 year business degree plan allows room for a minor (typically 5 additional classes)

Honors Courses

•! Smaller class size (~30 students)

•! Focus on discussion, independent thought, and in-depth learning

•! Taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields

•! Not more difficult, but are more demanding

REQUIRED: 3 HONORS COURSES PER ACADEMIC YEAR (Autumn and spring semesters)

RECOMMENDED: ECONOMICS 2001.03H AND 2002.03H

*See white sheet for options

Class #6 Elective (optional)

*Full list will be available in the computer lab tomorrow

Freshman Seminars

•! Open to ALL first year students

•! 1 credit hour

•! Great way to interact with a faculty member to discuss an interesting topic in a low-pressure environment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oul7koxcACw

Other Elective Classes

•! Physical Education/ Kinesiology Sport Health

•! Band/Choir/Dance

•! Study Skills courses

*Full list will be available in the computer lab tomorrow

University Scholars

RECOMMENDED: ATTEND THE DAY 2 SCHOLARS SESSION AT 8:00AM TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION

Most programs have a mandatory weekly meeting time and/or 1-credit seminar section

OTHER THINGS to think about

Pre-Health & Pre-Law

•! Pre-health professions have a very strict science sequence of courses

•! Pre-law professions encourage additional writing and logic classes

•! Talk to your advisor tomorrow about your interest

*Handouts available on the front table

SAMPLE Schedule

*See sample 4-year plan in your packet

Year 1 – Coursework Autumn Semester Hours Spring Semester Hours

BUSADM 1100 (Survey) 1 Math 1131/1151 (Calc) 5

Math 1130/50 (Pre-calc) 4/5 Econ 2002 3

Econ 2001 3 English 1110 3

General Ed 3 General Ed 3

General Ed 3 Elective 1

Freshman Seminar 3

Total 15-16 Total 15

Tonight’s Homework!

MUST be completed before your advising appointment tomorrow!

•! Select 5 classes (BA1100 + 4)

•! Use the open course list

•! Select at least 4 alternate/back-up classes

No schedule changes UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 27TH

unless for AP score changes

Fisher Peer Mentor Program

Sign up for the Fisher Peer Mentor Program! You will be paired with an experienced upper-class Fisher student

FINAL STEPS

Final Steps

•! Advisors will circulate to answer questions – please stay seated and raise your hand.

•! You are free to go once your questions have been answered!

REMINDER: WE WILL SEE STUDENTS TOMORROW AT THEIR ASSIGNED APPOINTMENT TIME

TIP: FILL OUT THE WORKSHEET RIGHT NOW SO YOUR EVENING WILL BE FREE!