Agenda
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.
Introductions
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!
TRANSFER HELP
Go to: www.aztransfer.com
www.aztransfer.com
Colleges
vs.
Universities
Degrees available at
Colleges and Universities
DEGREE
Doctorate
Masters
Degrees
Bachelor
Degrees
Associate
Degrees
Skill Development
Courses
MAJOR
CLASS
CREDITS
Various
Ph.D, Ed.D
MBA
MA, MS
MEd
MFA
Various
30 - 60
BS
BA
BAS
Various
Junior
Senior
60 +
AA, AS
ABUS
AAS
AGS
•Occupational
•Transfer
Freshman
Sophomore
60 +
www.azwestern.edu
see page in your DAWC booklet
CERTIFICATES
DEGREES
Certificate programs are designed to
upgrade existing skills
or provide competencies for
employment.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates /
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 Arts
AS = Associate of Science
ABus = Associate of Business
Your Major
See page in your DAWC booklet
• Review and evaluate majors available to you at AWC.
http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/
You will be asked to
verify or update
your major each
semester when you
go to register.
• Take general education along with your major required courses
and/or electives to explore your interest.
• Talk with an academic advisor or career coordinator in helping explore majors.
• Check out the Career Services website: azwestern.edu/careerservices
Your Advisor
See page in your DAWC booklet
•
Division Advisors and Academic Advisors
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They will provide mentoring and will work with you on
deciding on a major and career path.
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They will help with you in choosing appropriate courses
(not specific times) for each semester.
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Remember, you are ultimately responsible for
completing all graduation and degree requirements.
•
See your advisor early each semester.
General
Education
Possible
Electives
Degree
Courses in your
MAJOR
TRANSFER HELP
Go to: www.aztransfer.com
www.aztransfer.com
Degree Requirements
*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 degree
• *AGEC – B . . . General Education part of the ABus degree
• *AGEC – S . . . General Education part of the AS degree
• *AAS . . . Each Associate of Applied Science major may have
different prescribed General Education requirements.
• AGS . . . Associate of General Studies degree has it’s own
unique General Education requirements.
AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S
See page in your DAWC booklet
• 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 Science
lab 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)
Placement Test Scores
Reading Score
Reading
English
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
Reading
Score
Sentence
Score 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
Math
Arithmetic
Algebra
College Level
Math
Score Range
Course
Course Title
66-120
Mat 105
Mat 81
Math for Applied Science
Beginning Algebra
0-65
Mat 71
Arithmetic
Score Range
Course
Course Title
104-120
Mat 187
Mat 151
Mat 142
Pre-Calculus
College Algebra
College Algebra with Applications
61-103
Mat 121
Intermediate Algebra
25-60
Mat 105
Mat 81
Math for Applied Science
Beginning Algebra
0-24
Mat 71
Arithmetic
Score Range
Course
Course Title
70-120
Mat 130
Mat 220
Mat 212
Mat 172
Math for Elementary Teachers
Calculus 1
Elements of Calculus
Finite Math
44-69
Mat 187
Mat 151
Mat 142
Pre-Calculus
College Algebra
College Algebra with Applications
0-43
Must take Elementary Algebra Test
Sequence of courses
Mathematics:
MAT 220
MAT 187
MAT 142
MAT151
MAT 121
MAT 105
MAT 081
MAT 071
Calculus I
Pre-Calculus
College Math (OR)
College Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Math - Applied Science
Beginning Algebra
Arithmetic
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.
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Credit Hour
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Pre-requisites and co-requisites
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Fall or Spring Semesters
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Winter/Summer Session
First 8 Week Session
Second - 8 Week Session
12 Week Session
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Catalog Year
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Satisfactory Progress .
see Financial Aid website for more details
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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)
Terminology
Creating your Schedule
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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
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Attendance
Tests
Grades
Classes
Teachers
(see handout in your packet)
High School
vs.
College
 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.
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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
Web-Advisor
Blackboard
Official *email of AWC
* Forward your email to your personal email account
How to Register
1. 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?
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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!
Summer
5. Waitlist
classes start MAY 27
Fall classes start AUGUST 18
6. See advisor early in the semester and
take advantage of PRIORITY REGISTRATION
3
things you discovered:
2
things you found helpful:
1
question you still have:
Final step . . .
Continue the adventure . . . .
DISCOVER/EXPLORE AWC
(on your Blackboard)
Evaluation
www.azwestern.edu/advisement
http://s.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DKPEHFGCv
Review Today’s
Orientation
www.azwestern.edu/advisement
Download:
Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
Orientation Booklet
Handouts
Worksheets