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Welcome to New Student Group Advising

The Howard R. Hughes

College of Engineering

Created By: The Engineering Advising Center Staff

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Engineering Advising CenterStaff:

Jeanette Sorensen, DirectorMarissa Blas, Advisor

Barbara DiPaolo, Admin. Asst.Janelyn Orellana, Peer AdvisorKarina Diestra , Peer Advisor

Location: TBE-A 207Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm(Evening advising appointments are available upon request)

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How to Contact Us

Phone: (702) 895-2522Fax: (702) 895-1436Email: advising@egr.unlv.edu Web: www.egr.unlv.edu/advising

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What is your major?Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMinors:

Entertainment Engineering Comp Science Engineering Sciences

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Our Responsibilities Help you clarify your interests, values, and goals Coaching you on the skills you will need to succeed

in college and prepare for your career Provide you with accurate information about

policies and procedures Provide you with an outline of degree requirements

and regular progress reports Refer you to various campus resources as needed Be your advocate Uphold CONFIDENTIALITY (FERPA)

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Your ResponsibilitiesMeet with/contact an Advisor/Mentor

each semester A HOLD is placed on your registration until you

meet with an advisor (Oct. & Mar.) Be prepared for your advising sessions

Bring a pen! Bring questions Look at the course schedule beforehand

Attend and study hard for your classes! Let your adviser know if you are having

difficulties in school (early prevention!) Read the undergraduate catalog

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“Must Have” Tools for Success

Undergraduate Catalog (available on paper & the web)

Course Listing (available on the web)

The Engineering Survival 101 GuideYour Major’s Degree Sheet/Flow Chart A calendar or organizerForm a regular “Study Group”Membership to one of the Engineering

Student Groups

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What is in the “Catalog”?

Academic Policies/CalendarCourse descriptions/prerequisites Math, English & Chemistry

placement requirementsYou are responsible for knowing all

of the information in the UNLV Undergraduate Catalog as well as the UNLV Student Code of Conduct

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GPA Requirements for the College of Engineering:

2.5 MinimumCollege Probation

GPA between 2.0-2.49.University Probation

GPA below a 2.0/GPB below 0.University Suspension

GPB below -15.00.

Out of UNLV for 1yr minimum.

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Engineering Students must earn a “C” or better in ALL “pre-major” and “prerequisite courses.” Check the catalog for minimum grades requirements for your major.

Contact an advisor if you should earn below a “C” in any class

Minimum Grade Policy

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More Policies…Repeat Policy

You may repeat a course once to have the first grade expunged from your GPA. The second grade will replace the first grade in your GPA

Withdrawal Policy If you “drop” a course after the first

instruction week a “W” grade will be reflected on your transcript

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More Policies… Multicultural/International Requirement

Refer to the list for “double dipper courses”

Humanities, Social Science, Fine Arts Pre-Major vs. Advanced Standing

Entering students are “pre-majors” until they complete a series of required courses with a min. grade of “C”, then they may declare “advanced standing” in their major

Faculty Mentoring Required for MEG and CEG students prior

to registering

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What is a “credit”?

A credit is the semester hours, which is defined as one fifty minute lecture a week for semester

Lectures: 3 hour in class = 3 creditsLabs: 3 hours in a lab = 0-1 credit

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Time ManagementBalance school, work, and home

responsibilities! Full-time Student = 12+ credits/semester

12 cr + 24/36 hrs of study time = 36/48 hrs you will need to commit to coursework

**DO NOT work more than 20 hrs/week if you are taking 12+ credits, or your grades will suffer!**

Working more than 30 hrs/week? DO NOT take more than 9 credits per semester!

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Student Resources Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Engineering Writing Center (TBE – A207) Financial Aid (SSC - 2nd Fl) Career Services (SSC 301) Tutoring Services (SSC – 1st Fl) Disability Resource Center (SSC 137) Student Counseling Services (SSC 107) Student Involvement & Activities (MSU) New Student Orientation (Aug 24 & 25)

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Scholarships/Financial AidMake sure to complete the following

forms each year (Due Feb. 1st): FAFSA – Federal Financial Aid Form UNLV Scholarship Application Form

Apply for the Stocker Scholarship form is available at the Engineering Advising Center Applications are due June 1st and

November 1st

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Placement RequirementsENGLISH and MATH:

SAT/ACT, ACT Residual, Departmental Exams or AP scores are used for placement into English and Math courses

CHEM 121/L: You will need to take a placement test For

more info go to Chemistry website: http://sciences.unlv.edu/Chemistry/

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What Classes Should I Take My First Semester?Depending upon placement scores --

a typical schedule for Freshmen would be 12-16 credits comprised of:

MATH ENGLISH ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE SCIENCE US & NV Constitution

-PSC 101/ HIST 100… Social Sciences

PSY 101, ANT 101, SOC 101…

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How do I read the class schedule?

Look at Course name / Call # / # of credits / Time & Date / Location / Instructor

ENG 101 60847 COMP I 3

11:30-1:00 T/R CBC-A 145 SMITH

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How do I register for classes? Map out your schedule Write down the 5-digit “Call Numbers” for

preferred sections Go to WWW.UNLV.EDU and click on “On-line

Registration” Enter social security #, then pin (yymm) Chose “Add Courses” or “Search for Open

Classes” Enter Call Number for each class Print out a copy of your schedule when

finished

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Problems Registering?

HoldsUnable to add classes

• “You do not meet the

Pre- or Co-reqs”

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Registering Solutions

All Holds Removed? Admissions/Advising? For Pre-reqs/Co-reqs

Remember to register for course co-requisites first! Refer to the catalog.

Add LAB or DISCUSSION Groups before adding the corresponding lectures

If you DO NOT meet the prereqs for a course you will need Departmental approval

If you DO meet the prereqs for a course and cannot add the class, then contact the Advising Center for assistance

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TO DO List Register for Classes Print your Class Schedule prior to the start of

classes Obtain your REBEL CARD (MSU) Get a Parking Permit (www.thepermitstore.com) Locate classrooms prior to the first day of

classes Purchase textbooks/school supplies Obtain a UNLV Computer Lab Account (at any

lab) Activate your UNLV Email (Rebel Mail) account