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: advise@humboldt.edu

Website: www.humboldt.edu/advise