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Title: Orientation


1
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 and Environment
  • Pamplin College of Business
  • Science

5
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
CRN Course Title Option Hours Time Days Location
91332 CHEM 1035 General Chemistry A - F 3.000 1220 PM - 110 PM MW CHEMP 140
          300 PM - 350 PM R SMYTH 232
92643 ENGL 1105 Freshman English A - F 3.000 1100 AM - 1215 PM TR MCB 322
93967 MATH 1205 Calculus A - F 3.000 1010 AM - 1100 AM MWF MCB 224
94636 PSCI 1014 US Gov Politics A - F 3.000 230 PM - 345 PM MW MCB 100
93645 HUM 1604 Intro Hum and Arts A - F 3.000 1230 PM 175 PM TR MCB 212
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UAAC Web Site
  • www.uaac.vt.edu

University Academic Advising Center University
Studies 117 Femoyer Hall, Blacksburg, VA
24061 Phone (540) 231-8440 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 to complete forms.
  • Begin to take ownership of your educational
    experience.

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In August . . .
  • Keep checking Hokie Spa for University Studies
    advisor assignment.
  • Check your on-line class schedule.
  • Meet with your advisor (group meetings) on Sunday
    afternoon before classes begin.
  • Make the first appointment with your advisor.
  • Begin your journey toward graduation.
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