Michigan Tech grad BS/MS

Worked for Navy & Unisys

Three daughters – two graduated Michigan Tech, one 2nd yr ME

Skied American Birkebeiner2010/2011 and ran first marathon in 2010 – qualified for Boston

Michigan Tech grad from ME-EM dept.

Former Michigan Tech varsity student-athlete & assistant coach

Cross country and track & field

Ran 2004 Boston Marathon.

ME Advising Center BSME curriculum

General Education Co-curricular activities

Scheduling Key dates University academic policies Study tips Campus resources

Academic advisor’s role Assist students with:

Developing an educational plan Course scheduling Interpreting University policies and procedures Seeking out services as needed Co-op and study abroad opportunities Clarification of career and life goals

We are your primary contacts for questions and concerns and can refer you to the specialists you need.

Know/have your M number (student ID number). This is not your social security number. This number is 8 digits after the ‘M’. It is not on your Tech Express card.

If we have already met, please try and remember to bring previously marked-up flow charts, etc. so we don’t have to start over when looking at your records.

Michigan Tech has an online directory for looking up contact info.

https://www.mtu.edu/mtuldap/web_lookup/

This will save you time if you are just contacting us to find someone’s location, phone number, or email address.

General Education 28Major:

Chemistry 4Electrical Engineering 3 Engineering Fundamentals 6Material Science 3Mathematics 19Mechanical Engr 45Physics 8

Technical Electives 9Free Electives 3_Total 128 credits +

3 units of co-curricular activities

Core courses - 13 creditsUN 1001 - PerspectivesUN 1002 - World Cultures (or language option)UN 2001 - CompositionUN 2002 - Institutions

HASS Distribution courses - 15 creditsCo-Curricular - 3 units (6 half-units)

Co-curriculars are counted towards semester credit totals (tuition total, part of 12 minimum semester credits for full-time student status), but not counted in total credits required for degree.

EC 3400 3 credits (COE required)HASS list* 12 credits* Can include 3 credits maximum from the

Creative Endeavors list and 3 credits maximum from the Supplemental list (page 2 of course list).

* Six credits must be at the 3000-level or higher (including EC 3400).

See Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) Distribution Courses including courses that can be taken in your first year - Marked with *

(Also a list of these courses for Fall 2011 in your packet.)

Required course taken in first year (add at Thursday registration) Topics are different for each section

Examples: R05 “Leadership: Kirk or Picard?” R08 “World Religions” R09 “Hockey History and Culture” R16 “King Arthur: Myth and Reality” R22 “Zombies in Popular Culture” R41 “Your Health: Who Decides?”

OTLs have descriptions for all section titles. You can also find these at:http://www.bio.mtu.edu/courses/bl447/persp/skd/B3fl/B3sked.htm

May not be taken as transfer course once you have started at Tech You may be registered already for HU 0121 – Perspectives

Coaching for 0 credits. This is additional help in this course and a weekly appointment in the

Multiliteracies (Writing) Learning Center. If you are registered for this course, mandatory meeting Friday, August

26th, 2011 9:00am in Dow 641. If you want to add HU 0121, attend this meeting. Bring a copy of your fall

schedule.

Required course taken in first year (add at Thursday registration if you have UN 1001 credit from AP, Dual-Enrollment Transfer, etc).

All sections are the same topics (not like UN1001). Register for lecture *and* lab that are linked together:

0A with L01, 0B with L02, etc. Language option:

UN 1003 (spring semester) + 2 semesters of language taken at Michigan Tech for 7 total credits: 4 credits substitute for UN 1002 3 credits towards HASS General Education Distribution

May not be taken as transfer course once you have started at Michigan Tech.

HU 0122 – World Cultures Study Team available through Multiliteracies Center.

AF0120 Physical Conditioning 0.5AF0340 Field Training 1AR2068 Fall Military Physical Conditioning 1FA2400 Huskies Pep Band 1FA2402 Campus Concert Band 1PE0101 Flag Football 0.5PE0104 Ultimate Frisbee 0.5PE0115 Beginning Swimming 0.5PE0116 Beginning Basketball 0.5

Current schedule is probably not complete.Add (Thursday):

UN1001 (if seats are available)or, UN1002 or, General Education (HASS list)or, UN2002 – Institutionsand/or, Co-curricular unit (recommended) Note: Track B courses begin on October 17th

If you are in University Chemistry (CH 1150 & 1151): Consider adding optional recitation CH 1153 – 1 credit

You have been pre-billed for 15 credits: If you end up with less, you will receive a refund in

September. If you register for more, you will be billed via BanWeb.

Dept. Contact Person (see complete list)

CH Lois Blau – 206A ChemSci (Bldg 19) - 487.2297Denise Laux - 607D ChemSci - 487.2048

MA Beth Reed - 205A Fisher (15) - 487.2287

PH PH 1100/1200 - Mike Meyer - 103 Fisher - 487.2273PH 2100/2200 - John Jaszczak - 102 Fisher - 487.2255

UN1001/10022002

Brad Baltensperger204 Academic Offices Bldg (5) - 487.2460

UN2001

Karla Kitalong – Walker (11) 487.2540 (Main HU Office)

Filled Sections

Important dates for Fall 2011Friday, September 2 – Last day to add a full semester class.

Wednesday, September 7 – Last day to drop a full semester class with a refund – Financial Aid credit load established.

Friday, September 16 – Last day to drop a full semester class without a grade– No refund.

October 7-9 – Homecoming & Family Weekend!

Monday, October 10 – Mid-term Progress reports available after 5 pm.

Friday, October 21 – Last day to drop a full semester class with a “W” grade on your record.Note: After October 21 5:00pm, you cannot drop a class unless there were clearly extenuating circumstancesthat prohibited you from completing the course (Late Drop policy). A “W” will appear on your transcript if a late drop request is approved.

Sunday, October 30 – Spring/Summer Registration begins according to earned credits.

December 12-16 – Final Exams

Through week 1 (September 2): Fill out orange slip with advisor No signature for section changes

After week 1: Fill out orange slip with advisor Instructor signature also required

Last day to drop full fall semester classes with no grade is Friday, September 16

- No Refund Fill out orange slip with advisor.

Last day to drop full fall semester classes with a “W” is Friday, October 21

- No Refund Fill out orange slip with advisor and

instructor.All drops must be done in person at Student

Services in the Administration Building. Drops cannot be done online.

No late drops to avoid poor grades.

Mid-Term grades of satisfactory or unsatisfactory are assigned for first-year students during the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory ‘SA’ – equivalent to ‘C’ grade or better

work at the mid-term. Unsatisfactory ‘UN’ – equivalent to below ‘C’ grade

work at the mid-term. Any first-year student with 2 or more ‘UN’

mid-term marks – in danger of academic probation - must meet with an academic advisor.

After final semester grades are posted: The cumulative GPA is below 2.00, or The GPA for the most recent semester is below 2.00, or The cumulative GPA in the courses used to calculate

departmental GPA is below 2.00, based on at least 16 credits.

A student is removed from academic probation when ALL of the above following GPAs are 2.00 or higher.

A student who performs poorly in the Fall 2011 semester will be considered on probation for that semester (retroactive).

All first-year students placed on academic probation will be required to meet with an academic advisor.

Repeat any grades lower than ‘C’ right away –especially MA, ENG, PH, CH. Do not move ahead to the next course in a sequence with ‘CD’ or ‘D’ grades.

This may have consequences for financial aid, so if you have aid, contact that office to discuss your status and options.

How much time is required to be successful in your college studies?

Good rule of thumb – Minimum 2 hours of study/prep time for each hour in class

Typical 15 semester hour schedule means15 class hours + 30 study/prep hours = 45 hours minimum per week

Use a calendar/planner (paper, phone, etc). Study in a distraction-free environment.

MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY!

How are you spending your time? Keep log for two weeks. Analyze you results:

Are you sleeping 7-8 hours per night? Trying to ‘catch up’ on sleep on the weekend stresses

your system – try to wake up within the same hour each day.

Are you getting enough exercise? Are you attending ALL of your classes? Are you studying 30-45 hours per week outside of

class time? If you have the time, get involved in campus

activities, but not over-involved.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Enterprise Teams

Plan to attend events Work on rèsumè. Interview skills. Fall career fair prep.

Attend Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 Career Fairs September 27th, 2011 & February 2012 (date TBA) Internships for Summer 2012 are very appropriate

for first-year students.

Faculty Learning Centers

For all subjects you are studying Weekly appts (recommended) or walk-in See flyer for Engineering Fundamentals Learning Center

information on the reverse of program objectives/outcomes (for ENG 1001/1101/1102).

Upper class students Resident assistants COMPASS Counseling Services Career Services Academic Advisors (can refer you as needed)

We will hold academic advising meetings before spring/summer registration.

Watch your email for meeting notices and plan to attend.

Your education is the sum of your college experiences, not just the name of your major.

Ultimately, your success is up to you!