University Studies Summer Orientation

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University Studies Summer Orientation

• Kimberly S. Brown, Director
• University Academic Advising Center
• ksbrown_at_vt.edu
• [phone]

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Associate Directors

• Elaine Matuszek Therese Lovegreen
• matuszek_at_vt.edu hawaii99_at_vt.edu
• 117 Femoyer Hall [phone]

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Goals of University Studies

• To administer the University Studies program for
  new undergraduate students who want to explore a
  variety of degree programs before they commit
  themselves to one particular major

• To assist new students who intend to re-apply to
  competitive admission majors
• To serve as both the college and department

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Important Note

• All University Studies students are required to
  enter a specific degree program when they have
  completed 60 hours or have attempted 72 hours
  (whichever comes first)

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Earning a degree
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CLE 7 Areas
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Typical First Year Program

• Fall Semester
• English
• Mathematics
• Science (lab)
• Social Science
• Humanities
• AND/OR
• Course(s) required to apply for major

• Spring Semester
• English
• Mathematics
• Science (lab)
• Social Science
• Humanities
• AND/OR
• Course(s) required to apply for major

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Restricted Majors

• Agriculture Life Sciences
• Human Nutrition
• Architecture Urban Studies
• Architecture
• Art Art History (VCD Studio Art)
• Industrial Design (major minor)
• Interior Design (major)

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Restricted Majors

• Business
• All majors except ECON
• Business minor
• Engineering
• All majors

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Restricted Majors

• Liberal Arts Human Sciences
• Communication
• History
• Music
• Political Science and International Studies

Specific details available at www.registrar.vt.ed
u click on registering for classes
and restricted majors
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Academic Eligibility Policy

• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Probation
• 1st Suspension
• 2nd Suspension
• Final Suspension

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Purchasing Textbooks

• Textbook reservation (www.bookstore.vt.edu)
• The availability of used books is not guaranteed.
  
• New books will be provided if used are not
  available.
• Credit card information and shipping address are
  required.

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Computer Requirement

• Specifications available at www.compreq.vt.edu
• Choosing to purchase a computer that meets the
  current specifications of their intended major is
  done so at your own risk!
• Engineering hopefuls will not be allowed to
  purchase the engineering software

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Student Health

• Immunization History Forms are due July 31st
• Blocks will be placed on students in mid-October
  for non-compliance
• Student should keep a copy of the form when they
  submit it
• Fall Immunization Clinics Information available
  at the following site
• www.healthcenter.vt.edu
• Questions re student health insurance- (540)
  231-6226

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Billing Questions

• Hard copies of bills are not mailed, available
  for students online
• e-Bills available July 15
• Payment due August 10
• All first year students billed for full-time
  fees, as well as room and board charges

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Miscellaneous

• Final grades
• FERPA (release of information)
• Hokie Homework
• Advisor assignment
• Parent Resources
• www.uaac.vt.edu

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Questions?
Kimberly S. Brown, Director University Academic
Advising Center/ University Studies 117 Femoyer
Hall [phone] ksbrown_at_vt.edu