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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: [email protected] 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