Introduction to Academic
Advising
Agenda
• Introduction to Advising
• Program information
• Advising basics
• RAMweb
• Registration information
• Registration
• Preconstruction Center, room 200
• (970) 491-4658
Admission to
Construction Management
Minimum Requirements
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2.75 cumulative CSU GPA
CON 101 Intro to Construction Management with a “B” grade or better
CO 150 College Composition with a “B” grade or better
MATH 125 Numerical Trigonometry with a “C” grade or better
Once a student has met the minimum requirements listed above they are
eligible to formally apply to the program. We will admit up to 100 students each
semester in May and December based on academic performance in regards to
the requirements listed above.
Meeting minimum requirements does NOT guarantee admission to the CM
program.
Degree Breakdown
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
• 120 required credits
• All University Core Curriculum (AUCC)
• Department requirements
All University Core Curriculum
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Basic Competencies
a. Intermediate Writing (CO 150)
b. Mathematics (MATH 117, 118 & 125 or MATH 141)
Additional Communication (Advanced Writing)
Foundations & Perspectives
a. Biological/Physical Sciences (PH 121 & GEOL 120 or 122
Arts/Humanities (Select two from list)
b. Social/Behavioral Sciences (ECON 202)
c. Historical Perspectives (Select from list)
d. Global & Cultural Awareness (Select from list)
Depth & Integration
Composition Placement Exam
• Required to be taken by all CSU students unless:
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600+ on SAT verbal/critical reading
26+ on ACT English
Equivalent transfer credit for CO 130
• Credit for CO 150 given to students with:
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AP score of 5 in English Composition and Literature
AP score of 4 or 5 in English Language and Composition
IB scores of 5, 6, or 7 for English at the Higher Level
Equivalent transfer credit for CO 150
• Can be taken once online prior to admit term
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In person exams offered in August and throughout Fall semester
Math Placement Exam (MPE)
• Placed into MATH 130…
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Student must retake MPE or successfully complete ELM Tutorial
• Placed into MATH 117…
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Consider taking MATH 117, 118 and 125 in the Fall for CM admission
eligibility
• Placed into MATH 118…
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Consider taking MATH 118 and 125 in the Fall for CM admission
eligibility
• Placed into MATH 125…
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Take MATH 125 in the Fall for CM admission eligibility
• Placed out of MATH 125…
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Satisfied MATH 125 requirement for CM admission
• May take MATH 141 in the Fall if desired
Freshman
Sophomore
CON101
Junior
Senior
CON459
CON359
CON469
MATH125
CON366
CON131
ACT205 or ACT210 and
MGT305 or MGT320
CON261
CON462
CON371
CON265
CON360
CON151
CON251
CON461
CON365
CON351
CON465
CON367
CON317
CON267
CON487A
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CON487E
Other Considerations
• Internship & work experience
• 6-month
• 3-month + 500 hours work experience
• Minors
• Student involvement
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Pre-CM Peer Mentor Program
• 11 CM clubs
• Competition teams
• CM Cares
Advising Expectations
• Create advising folder
• Update checksheet
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Check DARS (RAMweb)
• Meet with advisor regularly
• Schedule appointments well in advance
• Take control and use your resources
• Advising Office – (970) 491-7354
• The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT)
Questions?
Class Options for Fall 2011
CON101 Introduction to Construction Management (required for CM admission)
CO150 College Composition (required for CM admission)
MATH117 College Algebra I (pending math placement results)
MATH118 College Algebra II (pending math placement results)
MATH125 Numerical Trigonometry (pending math placement results)
GEOL120 or GEOL122 Physical Geology (recommend also registering for GEOL121 lab)
GEOL121 Introductory to Geology Lab (must first register for GEOL 120 or 122)
AUCC 3B Arts and Humanities
AUCC 3B Arts and Humanities
AUCC 3D Historical Perspectives
AUCC 3E Global and Cultural Awareness
MATH141 Calculus in Management Sciences (must have placed out of MATH118)
ECON202 Principles of Microeconomics (must have placed out of MATH117)
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