SUCCESS IN ANY MAJORAT HSU
Thank you for turning off your cell phones, iPods and other
electronic devices!
Why are we here today?
Today’s purpose: To help you receive a Bachelor’s degree from HSU with a major of your choice in 4 years
Today’s goal: To provide you with the tools and resources to do this in the best and easiest way possible
Success at HSU
No matter what you major in, your academic success depends on you. You will need to learn new ways to be successful in college because college is VERY different from high school.
Here’s how:
Schedule Planning
Create your own schedule every semester
Meet with your advisor during each registration session (November and April) to plan your schedule
Register on your assigned date
Time Management
Choose class times that you can actually attend
Attend class, even if it seems redundant Schedule your own time for studying on
your own and in study groups
Studying
Study about 2-3 hours for every 1 hour in class
In high school, you would spend 30 hours a week in class and your teachers monitored your tasks and workload. In college, it is 12-16 hours in class, and your professors will expect you to monitor your study plan, paper drafts, assignment due dates
Discover the best study techniques for each different class or discipline
Syllabus
Print out the syllabus for each class and check it every day
Stay on top of the reading and assignments and midterm dates
You are responsible for following the syllabus—professors won’t check up on you
Check your Moodle page for each class 2-3 times per week
Get Moodle support if you need it!
myHumboldt
Moodle support
Tests
In college, there are fewer tests but they cover much more material
Each test is worth a lot towards your final grade in a class
Attend a test-prep sessions! If you don’t know how to find your test
scores on Moodle, ask for help!
Email & Announcements
Email is the primary method of contact that the university (and professors) will use to reach you
Read your HSU email every other day, if not more
Check myHumboldt for announcements! Check the Calendar of Activities &
Deadlines
myHumboldt
Getting Help To get help in classes in college you need
to attend the professor’s office hours or make appointments in person
Use supplemental instruction, the Math Lab, the Writing Center, etc…
The Learning Center has free tutoring for small groups of students and study support
The Advising Center is always here for you and can refer you to the right types of support services
Campus Services
Campus Life
Majors
Your major determines a great deal about the rest of your college experience: what types of classes you take (labs, studios,
in the field, on the stage, lectures) what types of students and professors you
meet and what eventual jobs and careers you’re
prepared for upon graduation Choose a major that truly fits YOUR
talents, skills, interests, and values.
Success in ANY major
Are you a Biology major? Business? Art? Communication? Engineering? Undecided?
Regardless of your choice, all students at HSU must complete certain specific requirements to receive a Bachelor’s degree
How can you do this in the most efficient, purposeful, and meaningful way possible?
We’ll show you!
One university; three collegesArts,
Humanities,& Social Sciences
Natural Resources & Sciences
ProfessionalStudies
AnthropologyArtCommunicationCRGSEnglishEnvironmental StudiesEthnic StudiesGeographyHistoryJournalismMusicNative American StudiesPhilosophyPoliticsReligious StudiesSociologyTheatre, Film, DanceWomen’s StudiesWorld Languages & Culture
Biological SciencesComputer SciencesEnvironmental Science &EngineeringMarine SciencesMathematicsNatural ResourcesPhysical Sciences
BusinessChild DevelopmentEconomicsEducationLiberal Studies Elementary EdKinesiologyRecreation AdministrationNursingPsychologySocial Work
Advising Center:Exploring / undeclared
Planning your Bachelor’s Degree120 units
GEAR: General Education
and All-university Requirements
Pages 59–71 in your
HSU Catalog
Why GEAR?General Education &
All-university Requirements
Finding Jobs: Employers are looking for people who
can speak and write well, get along with others, think critically and creatively, and solve problems as they arise
Exploration: You have a chance to explore subjects
that interest you or pique your curiosity
How does GEAR help me with my major?
Most majors have certain courses that are also general education courses
Students call these “double-counts”
Some of these courses also prepare you for other courses in your major: “prerequisites”
There are easy ways to find these courses
GE course numbering system
Lower Division General Education:
100-109 Upper Division General Education:
300-309 Area E (Human Integration):
400
General Education Lower Division Areas
Area A (Basic Subjects): 9 units (3 courses)
Area B (Science & Math): 9 units
Area C (Arts & Humanities): 9 units
Area D (Social Science): 9 units
Total units: 36
General Education Upper Division Areas
Area B (Math & Science ): 3 units (1 course)
Area C (Arts & Humanities): 3 units Area D (Social Science): 3 units Area E (Human Integration): 3 units Total units: 12
How can I find which GE courses double-count with my
major?
There are several ways to find this information
Today we are going to focus on:
Degree Audit Report (DARS)
Degree Audit Report (DARS):What is it?
Planning tool that will help you: Find courses for each GE area Find courses for your major Find GE courses that double-count for your
major Find which courses you have completed or not Choose your classes for the following
semester
Sample Degree Audit Report (DARS)
What if I’m majoring in Arts or Humanities?
Pay particular attention to GE area C: Arts & Humanities
For example, if you plan to major in Studio Art, the following GE courses will double-count with major courses:
ART 103: Intro to Art HistoryART 301: The Artist
Studio ArtStudio Art
What if I’m majoring in Social Sciences?
Pay particular attention to GE area D: Social Sciences
For example, if you plan to major in Psychology, the following GE courses will double-count with major courses:
PSYC 104 PSYC 302
Psychology
What if I’m majoring in Science?
Pay particular attention to GE area B: Math & Science
Many of these courses are prerequisites and will double-count with major requirements
For example, if you plan to major in Marine Biology, you will take the following courses:
BIOL 105 OCN 109 MATH 105
Marine Biology
Supplemental classes for sciences
Major Course Supplemental Course*
BIO 102, 104, 105 BIO 198
BOT 105 BOT 198
CHEM 107, 109, 110 CHEM 198
MATH and STAT MATH LAB - 2nd floor library
PHYX 106 PHYX 99
ZOOL 110 ZOOL 198
* 1 unit – credit/no credit
Not all area B classes are created equal! Some require much more time and effort than others.
Non-science majors should consider: Life Science: BIOL 102 or BIOL 104 (with
labs) Physical Science: GEOL 106 or GEOG 106 or
PHYX 104 (no labs), GEOL 108 (lab) Math: MATH 103 or STAT 108
Ask yourself: How well did I do in my high school science and math classes?
If I’m not a science major?which area B classes should I
take?
Other all-university requirements
American Institutions One course double-counts with area D
Diversity & Common Ground Double-counts with certain GE and major
courses
American Institutions: US History & Government
American Institutions1. US history: HIST 110 or HIST 1112. US government: 3. California government:
One course can also count in lower division
GE Area D!
> PSCI 110 or PSCI 210* * For political science
majors
Diversity & Common Ground (DCG)
Expand your awareness and perceptions of other cultures compared to your own
Two Courses1. One DCG course must be domestic, focusing
on issues within the US, such as NAS 1042. The second DCG course may be either
domestic or non-domestic, with a focus beyond the US, such as RS 105
Certain DCG courses double-count for GE, major, minor, or other requirements
Where can I find which GE courses double-count with DCG?
What if I’m enrolled in remedial courses?
If you are taking remedial math or English courses, you will be able to enroll in your general education courses after you complete remediation
Remember that you must complete remediation during your first year at HSU!
Where can I find out more about GEAR?
HSU Online Catalog
Pages 59-71 in your catalog!
Use these tools for success!
HSU Catalog (available online) Degree Audit Report (DARS) Your advisor myHumboldt / Student Center Peer mentors …and the people around you!
Get the help you need!
Check in with your advisor at least once each semester
Review your Degree Audit Report (DARS) each semester
Contact the Learning Center if you need help with study skills or tutoring
Visit, call, or email the Advising Center if you have questions
Moodle support is available
Freshmen Orientation Goals
By the end of orientation, students will:
Understand the basics of general education and all-university requirements (GEAR)
Focus on courses that fulfill remediation requirements and lower division general education
Understand and follow campus policies, procedures, and timelines
Know where to find campus services and resources
Freshmen year-end goals
By the end of their freshman year, students will:
Find and use campus resources and planning tools (catalog, DARS, academic advisors, peer mentors, Learning Center, Clubs & Activities, etc.)
Explore majors and how they connect to potential careers
Become pro-active members of the campus community committed to social justice and environmental responsibility
Sophomore year-end goals
By the end of their sophomore year, students will:
Find and use campus resources to reach academic goals
Visit the Career Center for job opportunities and internships related to their major and interests
Find ways to expand their educational experience such as study abroad, summer experiences, research projects, service learning, and campus leadership
Junior year-end goals
By the end of their junior year, students will:
Complete a major contract with their advisor, and apply for graduation
Begin planning for life after graduation: career planning, test preparation, graduate school, community service
Senior year-end goals
By the conclusion of their senior year, students will:
Graduate! Have plans for life after graduation Make a personal and professional commitment to
social justice and environmental responsibility
The Advising Center
Student Business ServicesRoom 295
Phone: (707) 826-5224email: [email protected]
Website: www.humboldt.edu/advise
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