Introduction to Degree Requirements & Course Registration I. Degree Requirements II. Course Selection III. Registration Information IV. GOLD Demonstration 1
Letters and Science Academic Requirements (LASAR) http://www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/advising/index.html?tab=9#tabbedpanels1 Paper and on-line resource to find information about: Degree Requirements Unit Requirements General University Requirements General Education Requirements Will be referencing information in this publication throughout this webinar Useful resource for you throughout your time at UCSB 2
I. Degree Requirements A. Unit Requirement A. University Requirements A. General Education Requirements A. Major Requirements 3
What is a unit? Units Measure of credit awarded for successful completion of a course 1 unit is approximately 3 hours of work per week both in and out of class How many do we need? 180 or 184 minimum units to graduate (determined by General Education) 1/3 General Education, 1/3 Major, 1/3 Elective 60 units must be Upper Division General Education Major Electives Need minimum of 12 units per quarter Need to average 15 units per quarter for graduation in four years Course Numbering Class Standing 1-99 Lower Division 0-45 Freshman 100-199 Upper Division 45.1-89.9 Sophomore 200+ Graduate 90-134.9 Junior 135 + Senior 4
Which Classes to Take? Here are some things to consider when making your decision: The College of Letters & Science recommends 12-14 units for an entering student. Consider the transition both academically and personally. First quarter is a time to explore. You have plenty of time to fulfill your graduation requirements. Try for a range of courses, some requirements and some electives. Many students do not take courses for their major until their 2 nd or 3 rd quarter (excluding science/engineering majors). 5
Minimum Cumulative Progress (MCP) Letters & Science and Engineering students are required to successfully accumulate a minimum number of units each quarter. Progress is measured by units earned in courses taken after matriculation at UCSB. See the MCP tab on GOLD to view your MCP progress
Grading Options Letter Grade A+ 4.0 C+ 2.3 A 4.0 C 2.0 A- 3.7 C- 1.7 B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3 B 3.0 D 1.0 B- 2.7 D- 0.7 F 0.0 Computed into Grade Point Average (GPA) Receive units for a D- or above At least 2/3 of all UCSB units All major/minor courses Units Passed/Not Passed (P/NP) Passed (P) = C or higher Not Passed (NP) = C- or below Not computed into Grade Point Average Receive units for Passed only Maximum 1/3 of all UCSB units No major/minor courses Use with CAUTION! Especially if undeclared Units 7
I. Degree Requirements A. Unit Requirement B. University Requirements UC Entry Level Writing American History & Institutions Grade Point Average Academic Residence C. General Education Requirement D. Major Requirements 8
University Requirements UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) Before matriculation: Score of 3 or above on either AP English exam Score of 5 or above on higher level English A International Baccalaureate Exam Score of 6 or 7 on standard level English A1 International Baccalaureate Exam 680 or higher on the Writing section of the SAT Score of 30 or higher on the ACT combined English/Writing test Transfer course equivalent to Writing 2 with a grade of C or better Pass UC AWPE (also known as the English Language Placement Exam) before matriculation, at International Student Orientation After matriculation: Take Writing 1/1LK/1E, or equivalent course, within first year and earn a C or better. 9
University Requirements American History and Institutions (AH&I) Score of 3 or above on AP American History or American Government & Politics exam Score of 650 or above on SAT subject test in American History Equivalent transfer course at college level Non-credit exam given by the UCSB History Department 4 units from approved UCSB list found in the LASAR or on GOLD International Students on a nonimmigrant visa may petition for a waiver of this requirement through the Office of International Students and Scholars 10
University Requirements Grade Point Average At graduation a minimum 2.0 UC GPA is required in three areas: 1. All units attempted on a letter graded basis 2. All units required for and applicable to the major (both lower and upper division) 3. All units required for and applicable to the upper division major NOTE: Some majors have higher pre-major GPA requirements Academic Residence Students must complete: 3 regular terms within the UC System 27 upper division units at UCSB 20 upper division major units at UCSB 35 of final 45 units at UCSB 11
I. Degree Requirements A. Unit Requirement B. University Requirements C. General Education Requirements Area A English Reading & Composition Area B Foreign Language Area C Science Mathematics & Technology Area D Social Sciences Area E Culture and Thought Area F Arts Area G Literature D. Major Requirements 12
General Education (Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts) Area A: English Reading and Composition Satisfying the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) is a prerequisite to Area A Everything in Area A must be taken for a letter grade Area A has two parts: Writing 2/2LK/2E (by the end of sixth quarter) Or Score of 4 on either AP English Exam Or Score of 6 on IB higher level English A Exam One course from: Writing 50, 105A-Z, 107 A- Z, 109AA-ZZ, or English 10 Or Score of 5 on either AP English Exam Or Score of 7 on IB higher level English A Exam 13
General Education Area B: Foreign Language 180 units 184 units Attended a school where the language of instruction was not English A C average or better in 3 rd year level of high school foreign language Appropriate score on the SAT subject test in any foreign language (e.g. 570 in German, Spanish or Italian; 590 in French) Score of 3 or above on any AP foreign language exam Score of 5, 6, or 7 on any foreign language higher level IB exam Placement into level 4 or higher on UCSB foreign language placement exam Pass UCSB language level 3 or equivalent college level transfer course If satisfied with college course work, at UCSB or another college, need 184 total units to graduate. 14
General Education GE Guidelines A course taken to satisfy the General Education requirements can also be applied to the American History & Institutions and/or major requirements. A course listed in more than one General Education area (A-G) can only be applied to one area. Special Subject Requirements * Writing (at least 6 courses) # Quantitative Relationships (at least 1 course) + World Cultures (at least 1 course) & Ethnicity (at least 1 course) ^ European Traditions (at least 1 course) 15
General Education Area C: Science, Mathematics and Technology Three courses are required (# Quantitative relationships found only in this area) Area D: Social Sciences Three courses are required 16
General Education Area E: Culture and Thought Three courses are required Area F: Arts Two courses are required Area G: Literature Two courses are required 17
GE Variations for BS, BM, and BFA Degrees Students pursuing BS, BM, or BFA degrees have more units to complete in their major, therefore General Education and Elective units are reduced. 180/184 total units GE Electives Major Bachelor of Science (BS) Areas A, B, and C are the same Areas D-G are reduced by 1 course No European Traditions requirement Bachelor of Fine Arts or Music (BFA or BM) Areas A and B are the same Areas C, D, E, & G are reduced by 1 course Area F is not required No European Traditions requirement 18
I. Degree Requirements A. Unit Requirement B. University Requirements C. General Education Requirements D. Major Requirements 19
Major Requirements To check which courses are required for a particular major, consult the major sheets: http://www.registrar.ucsb.edu/majors.htm or the General Catalog: http://www.catalog.ucsb.edu/ Science and fine arts majors are encouraged to begin taking introductory major courses in their first quarter. All other majors (humanities and social sciences) may begin major coursework sometime during their first year. Meet with the Undergraduate Advisor in your major department when you arrive on campus. 20
I. Degree Requirements A. Unit Requirement B. University Requirements C. General Education Requirements D. Major Requirements 21
II. Course Selection A. Resources for Course Selection Gaucho Online Data (GOLD) General Catalog Letters and Science Academic Requirements B. Guidelines for Choosing Courses 22
Course Selection Resources Gaucho Online Data (GOLD) http://my.ucsb.edu/gold Read descriptions of courses offered in the current and subsequent quarters Determine the requirements each course fulfills as well as prerequisites for each course Search for classes Build a schedule General Catalog http://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/current/index.aspx Information about each academic department Requirements for each major View all courses ever offered at UCSB Letters and Science Academic Requirements (LASAR) http://www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/advising/index.html?tab=9#tabbedpanels1 Review General University Requirements View lists of courses that fulfill General Education Requirements 23
Guidelines for Choosing Courses Be sure not to select a course for which you ve already earned AP/IB credit or done transfer work. Check GOLD to see if you have met all prerequisites. Select lower division courses only (#1-99). Search for a variety of classes, and consider taking any course that sounds interesting to you. Create a schedule that allows you to fulfill General Education as well as elective units. If taking math or language, make sure your placements are appropriate for the courses you select.
III. Registration Information A. U-Mail Account B. Pass Times for Registration C. Tips for Registration D. Course Registration Information E. Fee Payment & Deadlines 25
U-Mail Account Official email account with the university. All university correspondence is done through U-Mail. An active U-Mail account is required to log in to the GOLD system. To set up your U-Mail account visit: http://www.umail.ucsb.edu/ Click on U-Mail Identity Services Write down username & password as these will be your UCSB Net ID & password to log in to GOLD and several other university web sites. 26
Pass Times for Registration GOLD (Gaucho Online Data) UCSB Net ID & Password Three registration appointment times known as pass times Check GOLD under the registration information tab to find out pass times for each quarter 1 2 3 Pass 1 -Register up to 13.5 units Pass 2 -Add up to19 units Pass 3 -Add up to max allowed by your college -Schedule adjust -Change grading option Priority for pass times is based on number of units earned Late registration fee of $50 will be assessed if you do not register by the end of pass 2 27
Registration Tips Register early during your pass time for best priority. A good schedule is one that is balanced (variety of subject matter, requirements, requirements and electives, or requirements, electives, and major courses). Courses with a discussion section require that you enroll through the section. GOLD must show space in both the lecture and the section. Early morning and evening courses and discussion sections usually have the greatest number of spaces available. Have desired courses prioritized and written down. Try for only 1-2 special subject writing requirements. Check for time conflicts. GOLD will highlight conflicts for you but you must make the change yourself. Before you log-off, check your final exam schedule on GOLD. Try for no more than 1-2 per day.
First Quarter Course Registration Prepare in advance by: Watching the GOLD demonstrations related to course selection Reviewing course descriptions on GOLD and selecting a number of lower-division courses that sound interesting to you Checking prerequisites for math and writing classes Schedule Adjustment You may adjust your schedule anytime during your assigned pass time Or, during Pass 3 Some courses require an approval code to add after the 5th day of instruction 29
Fee Payment & Deadlines Fee Payment Quarterly fees must be paid by September 15 th, December 15 th, and March 15 th after these dates a $50 late fee applies and your enrollment in classes may be cancelled Financial aid and BARC account status may be checked on: my.ucsb.edu. Final Deadlines to Make Changes: Add deadline: 15 th day of classes Drop deadline: 20 th day of classes Grading Option deadline: end of the 7 th week of the quarter a $3 fee may apply 30
IV. GOLD Demonstration Log on to GOLD and click on the Help link to view demonstrations (demo) on how to use GOLD https://my.sa.ucsb.edu/gold/ The most helpful demonstrations for course registration will be: Find courses demo Add class demo Class schedule demo Registration Info demo The demonstrations can be viewed using Closed Captioning if preferred. Click on the small cc icon in the lower left side of the demonstration screen. 31