Academic Advising (AA) Hold Workshop
Biology Departments
Great! Let’s get started!
 You will need to print out an AA Hold Worksheet to fill out
while you watching this presentation.
Ready?
Great! Let’s get started!
Begin by filling out the basics…
Now, on to DegreeWorks!
 Sign on at: degreeworks.usf.edu
Sign on to
DegreeWorks
with your NetID
and password.
DegreeWorks
 You will use DegreeWorks to fill
This is the page
DegreeWorks will
open up to.
out the information on your AA Hold worksheet.
DegreeWorks
 Scroll down and this is what you see.
 What do the different colors mean?
Green means you
have completed
this requirement.
Blue means you are
currently enrolled in a
course that will fulfill this
requirement.
Red means that
you still have to
complete this
requirement.
Foundations of Knowledge and
Learning (FKL)
 All students enrolled as an undergraduate student
So what
exactly are
these FKL
Requirements?
at USF are required to complete the FKL
Requirements.
 Here is a list of the requirements. They are also on
your AA worksheet.
Foundations of Knowledge and
Learning (FKL)  Great question! There are several places to
Ok, but how do I
know which
classes to take to
complete the FKL
requirements?
find this information, here are 2 of them.
 1. DegreeWorks
 The classes that will fulfill this requirement are listed here
 Make sure you DO NOT choose a class listed after Except
to try and fulfill the requirement
 2. USF Undergraduate Website
click here to view a list of eligible courses
Foundations of Knowledge and
Learning (FKL)  Here’s the 3rd way!
 3. USF OASIS Scheduler
Ok, but how do I
know which
classes to take to
complete the FKL
requirements?
 When you are searching for classes, you can search by the
FKL requirement you want to complete.
You may not have
used OASIS since
Orientation, so if
you need a refresher
you can click here
for a tutorial.
Now, take time to fill in the FKL Portion
of your AA Worksheet
 Here’s an example of what it may look like:
Gordon Rule Requirement
Ok, I think I am
understanding
everything, but what
about the Gordon
Rule Requirements?
 2 Components
You will already
complete 9 hours
through your FKL
requirements. You
only need to choose 1
additional course to
complete this
requirement.
 Communication (12 hours)
 ENC 1101
When choosing your last
 ENC 1102
course to meet the Gordon
 Writing Intensive
Rule communication
requirement, you may
 Your Choice!
choose a course that also
meets one of your FKL
requirements.
 Computation (6 hours)
 Any 2 courses in the Math Dept.
 Will be completed by your major
requirements.
Click here (p.42-46) for more information
or ask your advisor!
FLENT/FLEX Requirements
I know about this
requirement! Let
me explain what
FLENT/FLEX
means!
 Foreign Language Entrance (FLENT)
 Can be satisfied by taking 2 consecutive
years of the same language in high school
OR
 By completing 2 semesters of a foreign
language at the university level
 Foreign Language Exit (FLEX)
 For Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) only. Biology
does not have a BA degree at this time
 Can be satisfied by taking 2 semesters of a
foreign language at the university level
If you are proficient in a language,
you may take a language test to
see if you test out of the
requirement at CPR 419. For
more information click here
Next, fill in the Gordon Rule, and
FLENT/FLEX requirements
How to use DegreeWorks to fill in your
Summer/Fall 2012 Schedule:
Choose classes that are
listed under the
requirements that you
still need (red boxes).
You may also use the
Undergraduate Website and/or
OASIS resources we talked
about to search for your classes
to complete your schedule.
search-a-bull
 If you are unsure about
which class to take, this is a
great resource to help you
decide.
 Here’s a list of some of the
things you can find on
search-a-bull:
 Prerequisites for a class
 Class name and
description
 Requirements the class
meets (e.g. FKL, Gordon Rule)
Let’s make it happen!
Fill in your Summer/Fall 2012 Schedule:
 Here is an example of a possible Summer
schedule based on Rocky’s current
grades and Spring schedule:
We suggest you create a
schedule that consists of
at least 1 Chemistry
course, another
Math/Science Course
and 2 additional courses
that satisfy a
requirement (FKL,
minor, etc.)
Your Summer/Fall
schedule should be
based on the following:
-Your Spring schedule
-Your major/minor
requirements
-The FKL requirements
you have left to
complete
Great Job!
 All you have left to do to prepare for you appointment is
write down any additional questions you have for your
advisor.
So you have done all this work and now
you’re thinking…
When do I get
to register?
And how do I
find out?
 You can easily find all this information and
more on OASIS.
 Check OASIS for your registration date and time.
 You can also view your midterm grades in OASIS
and any holds that may be on your account.
Tips for your Advising Meeting
 Show up at least 5 minutes early at SCA 203 for your appointment
 Make sure you bring your AA Hold Worksheet (after all, you did put all
this hard work into it)
 Remember, you must meet with an advisor during walk-ins or a
scheduled appointment in order to have your AA Hold released.
 Note: Walk in advising meetings are only 15 minutes long, if you have
something that you would like to discuss that will take more than 15
minutes, please make a full 30 minute appointment with an advisor on
our eScheduler.
Stay tuned for additional information!
FAQ
 What if I am declared the wrong
major in DegreeWorks?
 You can process a “What-If ” degree
sheet to view the requirements of
your desired major. Please see the
following slide for a demonstration.
 Do I have to meet with an advisor
to get my hold lifted?
 Yes, if you are a first year student,
the only way to get your Academic
Advising hold removed is to meet
with an advisor either during a
scheduled appointment or walk-in
hours. We will not remove AA
holds through e-mail.
 Who should I see if I want to
declare a different major outside
of the Biology Departments? Who
will lift my hold?
 In order to make sure you are
taking the right classes, it is
important for you to meet with the
advisor for the major you wish to
pursue. The advisor will help to
ensure that you are taking an
appropriate schedule for your
intended major and will lift your AA
hold.
How to process a “What If” Degree
Sheet
After you Click “Process
What-If” a degree sheet
will appear that shows
what your DegreeWorks
would look like if you
were declared that major.
Helpful Links
 OASIS Scheduler Tutorial
 Visit Bioadvise for:
 Degree Sheets:
 Walk-in Hours Calendars
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Still have questions?
 Email us at bioadvise@usf.edu
 Please make sure to include your
full name, major, and U # so
that we may assist you
properly.
- Thank you!