Title: Orientation
1Orientation
- Welcome to University Studies and the University
Academic Advising CenterElaine Matuszek,
Associate Director
2Day-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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4Structure 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
5University 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
6Restricted 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
7UAAC Orientation Links
- University Studies Orientation website
8What 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
9Typical 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
10Sample 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
11UAAC Web Site
University Academic Advising Center University
Studies 117 Femoyer Hall, Blacksburg, VA
24061 Phone (540) 231-8440 Email
university.studies_at_vt.edu
12Tomorrow, 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.
13In 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.