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1.AWC majors (degrees and certificates) and General Education requirements.

2.Selecting a major and working with your advisor.

3.Review placement test scores.

4.Strategies and tips on how to choose classes and build a schedule.

5.Ideas on how to be a successful college student.

6.Register for classes.

AgendaAgenda

The teacher just asked

me a question

and I don’t have the slightest idea what

the answer is.

Everyone’s looking at

me . . .I feel my face turning red . . .

Wait a minute . . .is this why I am

attending college? To

be humiliated in front of my peers?? Of

course not!!!

I’m just here to meet

awesome babes!

IntroductionsIntroductions

Colleges vs. Colleges vs. Universities Universities

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DEGREE MAJOR CLASS CREDITS

Ph.D, Ed.D

Various

MBA MA, MS MEdMFA

Various 30 - 60

BSBABAS

Various JuniorSenior

60 +

AA, AS

ABUSAASAGS

•Occupational •Transfer

Freshman Sophomore

60 +

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Degrees available at Degrees available at Colleges and Universities Colleges and Universities

Doctorate

Masters Degrees

Bachelor Degrees

Associate Degrees

Skill Development Courses

CERTIFICATESCERTIFICATES

Certificate programs are designed to upgrade existing skills or provide competencies for employment.

DEGREESDEGREES

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree can prepare students for entry into a specific occupational area or prepare them for a BAS – Bachelor in Applied Science, an occupational transfer degree program at the university.

Associate of General Studies (AGS)degree is designed for students interested in pursuing a different academic pathway and accomplishing a more personalized academic goal.

Transfer Associate Degrees (see DAWC booklet)

are designed to enable a student to TRANSFER to a university in order to pursue a 4yr-Bachelor’s Degree.

AA = Associate of ArtsAS = Associate of ScienceABus = Associate of Business

http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/

www.azwestern.edu see page in your DAWC booklet

You will be asked to verify or update your

major each semester when

you go to register.

General General EducationEducation

Courses in your Courses in your MAJOR MAJOR

Possible Possible ElectivesElectives DegreeDegree

Degree RequirementsDegree Requirements

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*General Education *General Education is a set of core and prescribed course of studies in higher education that are fundamental to a well-rounded college and university education. General Education courses are across disciplines allowing students to gain interdisciplinary understanding, and attain a broad range of skills and knowledge.

See Advising Worksheet in your DAWC booklet

• *AGEC – A . . . General Education part of the AA degreeAA degree

• *AGEC – B . . . General Education part of the ABus degreeABus degree

• *AGEC – S . . . General Education part of the AS degreeAS degree

• *AAS . . . Each Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science major may have different prescribed General Education requirements.

• AGS . . . Associate of General Studies Associate of General Studies degree has it’s own unique General Education requirements.

AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-SAGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S

• English 101 and 102 2 classes (6 credits)

• Mathematics (depends on your AGEC) At least one class (3- 5 credits)

• Arts At least one class (3 credits)

• Humanities At least one class (3 credits)

• Social / Behavioral Science At least two class (6 credits)

• Physical or Biological Sciencelab science course(depends on your AGEC) 2 classes (8 credits)

• Additional AGEC courses 0-2 classes

Total Credits 35- 39 credits (depends on your AGEC)

See page in your DAWC booklet

Reading Score

SentenceScore Range

Course

82-120 90-120 ENG 101

71-81 76-89 ENG 100

53-70 57-75 ENG 90

0-52 0-56 ENG 80

Reading Score

Courses

70-120 No reading class needed

65-69 Reading 121 recommended

61-64 Reading 121 Required

54-60 Reading 095 Required

53-40 Reading 093 Required

0 - 39 Reading 091 Required

EnglishEnglish

ReadingReading

Placement Test ScoresPlacement Test Scores

MathMathScore Range Course Course Title

Arithmetic 66-120 Mat 105Mat 81

Math for Applied ScienceBeginning Algebra

0-65 Mat 71 Arithmetic

Score Range Course Course Title

Algebra 104-120 Mat 187Mat 151Mat 142

Pre-CalculusCollege AlgebraCollege Algebra with Applications

61-103 Mat 121 Intermediate Algebra

25-60 Mat 105Mat 81

Math for Applied ScienceBeginning Algebra

0-24 Mat 71 Arithmetic

Score Range Course Course Title

College Level Math

70-120 Mat 130Mat 220Mat 212Mat 172

Math for Elementary TeachersCalculus 1Elements of CalculusFinite Math

44-69 Mat 187Mat 151Mat 142

Pre-CalculusCollege AlgebraCollege Algebra with Applications

0-43 Must take Elementary Algebra Test

Mathematics:Mathematics:MAT 220 Calculus I

MAT 187 Pre-Calculus

MAT 142 College Math (OR)

MAT151 College Algebra

MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra

MAT 105 Math - Applied Science

MAT 081 Beginning Algebra

MAT 071 Arithmetic

English:English:ENG 102

ENG 101

ENG 100

ENG 90 or ENG 80

*See AWC catalog or your program check sheet for details regarding ENG and MATH requirements.

Sequence of coursesSequence of courses

• Credit Hour

• Pre-requisites and co-requisites

• Fall or Spring Semesters• Winter/Summer Session• First - 8 Week Session• Second - 8 Week Session• 12 Week Session

• Catalog Year

• Satisfactory Progress .see Financial Aid website for more details

• 2.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)• Cumulative completion rate of at least 67%

Total Completed (finished) Credits Total Attempted (started ) Credits

• Maximum number of overall/cumulative credits does not exceed 80 credits.

Students will be placed on automatic FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION if they:• Completely withdraw from all classes• Receive grades of all “NS” and/or “F”• Exceed the 80 credit maximum

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) TerminologyTerminology

• Full-time or Part-time• 12 + credits is considered full-time• Back to back classes vs. spread out over the day• Create a doable schedule• Balance Obligations (work, family, friends, church, etc)• Study Time (1 cr hr = 2 hrs study)• Take a “fun” course

Creating your ScheduleCreating your Schedule

High School vs. High School vs. College College

Attendance Tests Grades Classes Teachers

(see handout in your packet)

Keep Financial Aid “Satisfactory Progress” Academics:

Talk to each of your instructors early in the semester. Go to the Success Center for FREE tutoring Take advantage of any workshops or events on campus. Don’t wait . . . ask for help early in the semester.

Resources: Transfer Services – “Transfer Thursday” Career Services (see handout in your DAWC folder) Check out all of the resources available to you

www.azwestern.edu/resources (programs, student handbook, tutoring, etc)

Get involved in your education: Join a club or organization (see handout in your DAWC

packet) Do an internship or get a part-time job - Jobs4Matadors Go to Matador sports events

Official *email of AWC

Web-Advisor

Blackboard

* Forward your email to your personal email account

jaw53Abcd12134

How to RegisterHow to Register1. Go to AWC web page and to menu item

WEB-ADVISOR . . . www.azwestern.edu

2. Review TUTORIAL

3. Select courses and click register

4. What classes should I start with?

• Start with placement recommendations• ORI 101 – Strategies for Success (3 credits)• AWC 104 – Career Exploration (2 credits)• General Education course• Introduction course in your major• Something FUN!

5. Waitlist

6. See advisor early in the semester and take advantage of PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Summer classes start MAY 27Fall classes start AUGUST 18

3 things you discovered:

2 things you found helpful:

1 question you still have:

Final step . . . Final step . . .

EvaluationEvaluationwww.azwestern.edu/advisement

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DISCOVER/EXPLORE AWCDISCOVER/EXPLORE AWC(on your Blackboard)

Continue the adventure . . . .  

Review Today’s Review Today’s OrientationOrientation

www.azwestern.edu/advisement Download:

Orientation PowerPoint PresentationOrientation BookletHandoutsWorksheets