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John
Muir
College
AC A D E M I C
ADVISING
NEWSLETTER
S P R I N G
QUARTER
2 0 1 6
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
W E L C O M E BAC K F R O M
BREAK!
• Walk-In Schedule & Deadlines
• Undergrad Research
Scholarship
• 2016 Freshman OLs
• Taking Summer Classes
• Graduation &
Commencement
• Job Openings
We hope you feel recharged and ready after Spring
break! This newsletter will serve as a helpful guide for
graduation planning, summer classes and keeping up
with advising events. Stay on track with our
announcements and reminders by “liking” our
Facebook Page. Best of luck in the new quarter!
Sincerely,
C O N TAC T
The Muir Advising Staff
Location: Humanities and Social Science
Building (HSS) 2126
Open: M-F: 8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm
Phone: (858) 534-3580
Email: muiradvising@ucsd.edu
VISIT THE VIRTUAL ADVISING CENTER
VAC . U C S D. E D U
• ADD a class
• Apply online for
PART-TIME Status
Week 4
Friday, April 22, 2016
• DROP without a “W”
• CHANGE your
grading option
Week 9
Friday, May 27, 2016
• DROP with a “W”
Last Day of Quarter
Saturday, June 10, 2016
• File SPRING ‘16
Degree and Diploma
Application (DDA)
SPRING 2016
C O U R S E AVA I L A B I L I T Y L I S T S
• Upper Division Electives
• General Education
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Visit the Degree Requirements section of our website during the enrollment period for updated Course
Availabilty Lists.
*Academic Planning appointments shoulds be
scheduled with your Major Department first.
The VAC is an excellent resource after business hours
or if you don’t have time to come in to our office. Ask
an academic question and an advisor will respond
within 1-3 business days!
S P R I N G WA L K - I N
SCHEDULE
SPRING QUARTER
DEADLINES
Week 2
Friday, April 8, 2016
For academic questions or concerns,
call to schedule an appointment* or
drop by for a walk-in! (see walk-in
schedule).
Week 1*
Monday-Friday: 9-11am & 1-3pm
*Wednesday: NO WALK-INS from 1-3pm
Week 2
Monday &
Tuesday: 1-3pm
Wednesday: 9-11am
Friday: 9-11am & 1-3pm
Weeks
3, 4, 5
Fridays: 9-11am & 1-3pm
Weeks
6, 7, 8, 9
Week 10*
& Finals
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday &
Thursday:
Friday:
9-11am & 1-3pm
1-3pm
9-11am
9-11am & 1-3pm
Fridays: 9-11am & 1-3pm
*Week 10 Monday (5/30) CLOSED for Memorial Day
MEET THE 2016 FRESHMAN
O R I E N TAT I O N L E A D E R S !
UPCOMING
OPPORTUNITIES
Muir Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Thinking about a research project? This scholarship
provides up to $500 for each of 3-4 undergraduate
research projects by Muir College students per quarter. Proposals should be emailed to Joseph Villegas at
j1villegas@ucsd.edu by Week 7 of the quarter.
Academic Advising Peer Advisor
We are currently hiring for ’16-’17 Peer Advisors!
This is a wonderful opportunity to offer social and
academic support to 1st and 2nd year students
while building your leadership, communication, and
interpersonal skills. Check Port Triton Week 2!
Ella Bayi, Kenny Cheng, Izze Cota, Connor Gorry,
Belen Hernandez, Andy Huynh, Jessica Jelinski,
Mu Li, Nicholas Martin, Samar Mashni, Catherine
Mullenmeister, Chloe Munglia Flores, Sima Navid,
Taylor Raymundo, Lauren Snell, Randy Tsai
Academic Advising Intern
We are also hiring ‘16-’17 Advising Interns! This
exciting opportunity plays an important role in the
Academic Advising Office. Offering assistance to advisors and students, this position will give you hands
on experience and enhance your organizational and
communication skills. Deadline: TBA
SUMMER CLASSES
Q&A
USEFUL
LINKS
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UCSD Summer Session
Assist.org
Muir GE Petition
Undergrad Student
Petition
View our Summer Session video guide for taking summer classes at
UCSD, community colleges, or other 4-year institutions on YouTube!
Remember that all students are required to complete 36 units per academic year which includes Summer Session units. Schedule of Classes
for Summer Session will be available Monday 4/11!
Q: How do I know what classes to take at a CA Community College?
A: Use Assist.org to find UCSD course approximations.
• If the class you are interested in has a listed approximation:
• After you take the course, send a transcript to UCSD Admissions
• If the class is not listed on Assist.org, check with your CC to make
sure it is UC transferable, then submit a petition (see below).
Q: How do I get credit for Major and Muir GE requirements?
A: Petition all classes taken outside of UCSD before taking them. Be
sure to include the course description, preferably the course syllabus.
• Use the Undergrad Student Petition for petitioning major or minor
requirements and submit it to your major/minor department.
• Use the Muir GE Petition for petitioning GE courses.
Q: Can I receive Financial Aid if I enroll in Summer courses?
A: Yes
• UCSD Financial Aid for UC Summer Sessions are first come, first
served
• For other institutions, you must make your own arrangements.
• If you have questions, please contact Financial Aid.
Q: How many classes should I take?
A: Its up to you, but be sure to take it easy!
• Keep in mind that a regular UCSD quarter is 10 weeks long.
• UCSD Summer Sessions are only 5 weeks long!
• Try taking 1-2 classes to help balance your academic workload and
other commitments or summer activities.
• If you’re thinking about taking more than one course, strongly consider the intensity of the courses as well as your strengths.
Photo: Natalie Rhoades
Photo: Phoebe Beall
SENIOR
CHECKLIST
USEFUL
LINKS
G R A D UAT I O N
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Review your degree audit to check if you’re completing your
degree requirements. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to
verify meeting all graduation requirements.
Want to make sure that you’re good to go? Meet with an advisor
for a Degree Check appointment! Call us at (858) 534-3580.
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Submit your Degree and Diploma Application (DDA) online by
the end of your last quarter. Be sure to continue monitoring the
status of your DDA after you submit it. Your DDA must match
the final term you will be taking classes at UCSD or elsewhere.
Grad. Quarter
DDA Available
Last Day to File
Spring 2016
2/25/16
Last Day of Finals of
Spring Quarter
Summer 2016
3/25/16
Last Day of Finals of
Summer Session II
Fall 2016
5/1/16
Last Day of Finals of
Fall Quarter
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Graduation Information
Degree & Diploma Application
Commencement 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
UCSD Graduation Central
Priority Posting of Degree
Photo: Rebecca Rangel
COMMENCEMENT
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Participation in the commencement ceremony is optional!
Whether graduating this Spring, Summer, or next year, students
with Senior Standing (135+ units by end of Winter Quarter) are
eligible to participate in commencement. Be sure to invite your
friends and family to the Commencement Ceremony.
Add your name to the Commencement Program by May 1st:
Log on to http://degree.ucsd.edu and choose “Add name to
Commencement Booklet.” To verify spelling or make changes
for the program (Booklet) only, submit a message on the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) by May 1st. Once this deadline has
passed, the program booklet will go to print, so no modifications can be made. Official name changes must be completed
through the UCSD Registrar’s Office..
Rent your Cap and Gown and purchase your ticket at the Bookstore starting early June. There is no “sign-up” process.
Muir’s Commencement Ceremony will take place:
Sunday, June 12th at 5:30pm on RIMAC field
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Check-In for Commencement with your ticket, cap and gown by
4pm at the Spanos Track and Field area. There is no required
order to be seated so feel free to line-up next to your friends!
S TAY
CONNECTED
W I T H T H E M U I R AC A D E M I C A D V I S I N G
OFFICE
Photo: Rebecca Rangel
D I D YO U
KNOW?
There are no physical guest tickets
—thus no limit on the number of
guests you can bring. Seating is 1st
come 1st served!
The ceremony will last
approximately two hours.
M U I R . U C S D. E D U * /UCSDMUIRADVISING
*Visit the Academics section to view all of our
Academic resources, including the details about Degree
Requirements, General Education and Graduation