College
Success:
The Gator Way
Learn how to establish good habits
for success in college
Presented by the STAR Program
FYE@ UHD Checklist
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1. Orientation
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2. Common Reader
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3. Personalized Academic Advising
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4. Freshman Convocation
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5. Commit to graduate on-time
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6. Freshman Seminar
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7. Gator Guide Connect
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8. UHD Community Engagement
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9. Explore Careers and Majors
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10. 30n3@UHD Recognition Ceremony
Make your experience count!
2 minute Meet & Greet
 Form teams of 4
 Take turns giving your name and
reason for attending college
 Sit with your team
Welcome to UH-Downtown
College is life changing
Q. How many years will it take
to earn a degree?
Senior
120
Typical degree = 120 credit hours
1 credit hour = 1 hour of class time each week
Junior
90
Sophomore
60
Freshman
30
UH Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002
Worksheet for
General Education Common Core Requirements - 42 hours = 14 Courses
Communications (010) 2 Courses
English Rhetoric/Composition - 6 hours
Mathematics (020) 1 Course
Mathematics - 3 hours
English 1301
English 1302
Math 1301 or equivalent
Math 1310-College Math for Liberal Arts
STAT 1312-Statistical Literacy
Life and Physical Sciences (030) 2 Courses
Natural Sciences - 6 hours (Choose tw o of the follow ing courses: Appropriate course m ay depend on m ajor. Check Math prerequisites)
Biol 1301* General Biology I (science m ajor )
Biol 1302* General Biology II (science m ajor )
Biol 1303*Anatomy & Physiology I ( science m ajor )
BIOL 1304* Anatomy & Physiology II ( science m ajor )
CHEM 1307* General Chemistry I ( science m ajor )
CHEM 1308* General Chemistry II ( science m ajor )
GEOL 1405 - Physical Geology (science m ajor )
GEOL 1406 - Historical Geology ( science m ajor )
PHYS 1307* - General Physics I ( science m ajor )
PHYS 1308* - General Physics II ( science m ajor )
PHYS 2401* - Physics I (Phys & Engr Majors )
PHYS 2402* - Physics II (Phys & Engr Majors )
*Concurrent Enrollment in lab required
BIOL 1310 - Intro. to Biology I (non-science m ajor )
BIOL 1312 - Intro. to Biology II (non-science m ajor )
CHEM 1305* Intro. to Chemistry I ( non-science m ajor )
GEOL 1304 - Intro. to Meteorology ( non-science m ajor )
GEOL 1307 - Earth Science I ( non-science m ajor )
GEOL 1308 - Earth Science II ( non-science m ajor )
GEOL 1345- Oceanography (non-science major)
MBIO 1305* - Microbiology (non-science m ajor )
MBIO 1310 - Microbes and Society ( non-science m ajor )
NS 1300 - Emergence of Modern Science ( non-science m ajor )
PHYS 1301 - Solar System Astronomy ( non-science m ajor )
PHYS 1302 - Stellar & Galactic Astronomy ( non-science m ajor )
Language, Philosophy and Culture (040) 1 Course
Years 1 & 2
Build skills for success in
your major and for life
 Communication Skills
 Critical Thinking
 Research Skills
 Teamwork
 Personal Responsibility
 Social Responsibility
Sophomore Literature - 3 hours
Creative Arts (050) 1 Course
Fine Arts - 3 hours
History (060) 2 Courses
Political Science (070) 2 Courses
United States History - 6 hours
Political Science - 6 hours
Years 3 & 4
Apply skills in upper level
courses within your major
Social/Behavioral Science (080) 1 Course
Social/Behavioral Science - 3 hours
Component Area Option (090) 2 Course
Component Area - 6 hours
(Cho o se o ne o f the fo llo wing: A ppro pria t e c o urs e m a y de pe nd o n m a jo r. Check prerequisites)
Required core classes
30n3@UHD
Your plan for staying on track towards graduation
Commit to earn 30 credit hours in
3 semesters (Fall Spring, Summer,)
and you will:
 Graduate in 4 years
 Save time
 Accrue less DEBT
 Start career/lifestyle
 Earn more $$$
30n3@UHD
Your plan for staying on track towards graduation
Each Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer
sessions)
 Earn 30 semester credit hours
 Maintain good academic standing
 Take advantage of the CAPS: Power Hour
 Participate in the 30n3@UHD
Recognition Celebration, January 28, 2016
 Stay on track towards graduation
Semester
Semester
Credit
Credit
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classes
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Semester
Semester
Credit
Credit
Hours
Hours
Fall
Fall2015
2015
453
33
12
15
9
Spring
Spring2016
2016
553
33
15
159
Summer
Summer 1
2016
2016
Summer 3
12
2
33
3
Summer
36
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33 semesters
semesters
Here’s how it works
30
30
Fixed Tuition
Rate Program
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Opt in when you register for spring classes
Complete 30 credit hours per year
Maintain good academic standing each year
Take advantage of savings
Learn more: www.uhd.edu/fixedtuition
University of Houston-Downtown •
One Main Street #380-S •
Houston, TX 77002
Diamond of College Success
Utilizing Campus
Resources
Interpersonal
Interaction and
Collaboration
COLLEGE
SUCCESS
Group Activity
Active
Involvement
Personal Reflection and
Self-Awareness
Campagna, M., Cuseo, J. B., Fecas, V. S., & Thompson, A. (2013). Thriving in college and beyond: Research-based strategies for academic success &
personal development (3rd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
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• Commit to take 30 credit hours in 3 semesters
Take the 30n3@UHD Pledge
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• Take advantage of UHD’s 4 Year Fixed Tuition
Rate Plan
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• Complete your College Success Plan for the
First Six Weeks
• Participate in the CAPS: Power Hour
College Success: The Gator Way
Connect with advisors, mentors, tutors,
workshops, and more during the
CAPS:POWER HOUR
Mon. & Wed.
1:00-2:00 PM
Mon. & Wed.
2:15-3:15 PM
Tues. & Thurs.
1:00-200 PM
Tues. & Thurs.
2:15-3:15 PM
Get In Fit In Stay In GRADUATE
Still have questions?
The purpose of the STAR Program is to help you THRIVE
and PERSIST towards graduation by:
• providing mentors and support
• keeping YOU connected to campus events & resources
designed for your personal and academic development
• Visit us in S403
We’re Here to Help!
Visit us: S403 Katrina Borders, Director Consuela Cooper, Coordinator Spencer McGuire, Coordinator