Orientation

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Orientation

• Welcome to University Studies and the University
  Academic Advising CenterElaine Matuszek,
  Associate Director

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Day-Two Advising at the Math Emporium

• STUDENTS
• 800 a.m. or 1000 a.m. session has been randomly
  pre-assigned. Check time on your name tag.
• Finalize fall semester class schedules with
  advisors.
• PARENTS with the DIRECTOR
• Parent Info Session in Math Emporium.
• Meet your student in the University Mall
  afterwards.

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Structure of Virginia Tech 7 Undergraduate
Colleges

• Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Architecture and Urban Studies
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts Human Sciences
• Natural Resources
• Pamplin College of Business
• Science

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University Studies/ UAAC
We have something valuable to offer.

• College, Major, Deans Office
• Serve 3 Basic Student Populations
• Academic Advisor assigned after Orientation
• 60 credits earned must transfer out
• Restricted majors

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Restricted Majors

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Human Nutrition,
• Foods and Exercise
• Pamplin College of Business
• All Majors EXCEPT
• Economics
• College of Engineering
• General Engineering (1st year program) and all
  Engineering majors, including Computer Science

• College of Architecture and Urban Studies
• ALL design majors
• College of Liberal Arts Human Sciences
• Communication
• History
• Music (audition reqd)
• International Studies
• Political Science

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UAAC Orientation Links

• University Studies Orientation website

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What Will You Study?

• CLE courses a great way to explore
• Major Requirements
• Electives
• 120 credits to graduate (by major)
• 15-16 credit hours are standard
• 12 credit hours full time student status

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Typical First-year Program

• First Semester
• English Composition
• Mathematics
• Natural Science (Lab)
• Social Science
• Humanities/Language

• Second Semester
• English Composition
• Mathematics
• Natural Science (Lab)
• Social Science
• Humanities/Language
• Major-Specific Courses

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Sample Class ScheduleTotal Credit Hours 15
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UAAC Web Site

• www.uaac.vt.edu

University Academic Advising Center University
Studies 117 Femoyer Hall, Blacksburg, VA
24061 Phone [phone] Email
university.studies_at_vt.edu
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Tomorrow, Students Should . . .

• Be on time (check your name tag!)
• Be awake!
• Know your VT student ID number. (begins with
  90...)
• Know your VT pid and password.
• Bring a pen or pencil.
• Begin to take ownership of your educational
  experience.

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In August . . .

• Keep checking your VT email account for
  University Studies advisor notification and Hokie
  Homework.
• Check your on-line class schedule.
• Make the first appointment with your advisor.
• Begin your journey toward graduation.