Click to view the entire newsletter in your browser. 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 • • • • 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 q 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. q 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 • • • • • • Graduation Information Degree & Diploma Application Commencement 2016 Frequently Asked Questions UCSD Graduation Central Priority Posting of Degree Photo: Rebecca Rangel COMMENCEMENT q q q q 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 q 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