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Title: ERC Academic Advising: Triton Tutorial

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ERC Academic AdvisingTriton Tutorial

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Welcome to ERCs Academics Tutorial!

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Meet your Academic Counselors

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University Requirements UC Entry Level Writing
Requirement (ELWR)

The University requires you demonstrate
proficiency in English composition by the end of
your first year at UCSD.
You may have taken the Analytical Writing
Placement Exam in May (or will be taking it in
September). If you take the exam in May, we get
your results in June and will advise you
accordingly. If you don't take the exam and wait
until September, then we'll advise you on options
when you sign up for classes.
If you took one of the English AP exams or an
English IB exam, you can wait to take the
Analytical Writing Placement Exam (passing either
the AP or IB exam clears you of the requirement).
If you haven't met ELWR by fall quarter, you will
take a course in the fall to meet this
requirement.

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University Requirements American History
Institutions (AHI)

The University requires a knowledge of American
history and/or government.
If you graduated from a California high school,
your AHI requirement is complete.
If you attended high school outside California,
you can clear the requirement with comparable
coursework (see an ERC counselor).
International students should consult an ERC
counselor.

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General Education (GE)What are General Education
requirements?

Each college at UC San Diego has its own set of
GE requirements that reflects the philosophy of
the college.
While the structure may differ slightly, all UCSD
students take approximately the same number of GE
courses regardless of their college.
At ERC, we believe it's important to educate you
to live in an increasingly interdependent,
complex and global society, and our GEs reflect
these goals. Many of the courses taken for GE
requirements also meet major requirements.

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General Education (GE)What are General Education
requirements?

Making of the Modern World (MMW)
Quantitative/Formal Skills
Natural Sciences
Foreign Language Proficiency
Fine Arts
Regional Specialization
Upper Division Writing
AP scores may exempt you from some GE and/or
major requirements. Check out the AP Chart.

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Making of the Modern World (MMW 16)

The MMW sequence is the centerpiece of ERC's
general education and taken by every ERC student.
This is an interdisciplinary sequence. You will
take MMW 1 in the fall unless you are designated
for SDCC 4 (ESL). An ERC counselor will advise
you after we have the results from your
Analytical Writing Placement Exam or AP/IB test
results.
MMW 2 and 3, usually taken in winter and spring
quarters, fulfill the UC Writing Requirement.
MMW 4, 5, and 6 are usually taken during your
sophomore year.
Some MMW courses may serve as lower division
requirements for different majors.

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Foreign Language (0-4 courses)

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Fine Arts (2 courses)

You will need two 4-unit courses chosen from the
Visual Arts, Music or Theatre and Dance
departments.
One of these courses must be non-western.
We will have a list of acceptable courses
available online in time for your Fall
registration.

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Quantitative/Formal Skills (2 courses)

You must complete two classes from an approved
list and might want to think of this as your
"math" requirement.
For students whose majors require calculus, the
requirement will be met by completing those major
courses. There are many other quantitative formal
skills course options for majors which do not
require calculus.
Remember if you are pre-med you can be ANY major,
but calculus is required.

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Natural Science (2 courses)

You must complete two classes from an approved
list.
Similar to the Quantitative/Formal
Skills, students with majors requiring specific
science courses will complete this requirement by
taking those major classes.

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Regional Specialization (3 courses)

You will take 3 classes (at least 2 upper
division) that focus on one of six
specific geographical regions. These classes may
be chosen from our approved list and are offered
through a variety of departments.
The upper division courses cannot overlap with
your major.
While these courses are usually taken during your
junior or senior years (or while you're abroad)
we want to make sure you know about them now!

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Upper Division Writing

At least one upper-division course in your
academic program (your major, regional
specialization, minor, etc.) must include a
significant writing component in English.
This is usually met during your junior and senior
year when you're taking upper division classes.
With careful planning, this should not be an
additional course!

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So, what about my major?

Each major at UCSD has specific requirements in
addition to your college requirements. It is
important to check with your major department to
learn how to fulfill your major requirements.
Each major department at UCSD has an advising
office. You can its their major programs, current
course offerings, and department contact
information.
If you are undecided, don't worry, your GEs might
help you find a major, or maybe your electives
will open up new areas of interest. At ERC your
general education requirements are the same,
whether you've selected your major or not.
Your degree at UCSD will be a combination of your
GE, Major Requirements, and electives and/or
minors. Remember, you can be any major at any
college at UCSD!

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Important things to know

You must declare a major before completing 90
units or you will not be able to register for
courses.
UCSD has a wealth of majors (over 130) from which
to choose.
Review the Majors Fact Sheet for new ERC
Freshmen.
You must take required major courses for a letter
grade.
You must earn a minimum 2.0 GPA in your major
related courses to graduate.

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