1. PREVIEW 2014
Small Group 1
Maureen Cox
&
Brandon Tapasak

2. Introduction – Preview Advisor
 Maureen Cox, Academic Advisor & Career Coach,
College of Engineering
◦ Years at UF – 6 years
◦ Years doing Preview – 3 years
◦ Courses Taught – SLS1102 & EGN1935
◦ Other Tidbits
◦ mcox@eng.ufl.edu
Workbook pg.15

3. Introduction – Preview Staffer
 Brandon Tapasak
◦ Chemical Engineering
◦ Going into Second Year
◦ Indian Harbour Beach, FL
◦ btapasak@ufl.edu
Workbook pg.15

4. Preview Overview (Academics)
 Learn the fundamentals about Academics
 Learn how to use ISIS (registration system)
 Learn about the different Colleges at UF
 Discover the academic resources available
 Create an academic support system with your
Preview Advisor and Staffer
 And of course, register for your first term of
classes!

5. Small Group 1 Overview
 Learn/Review the fundamentals
◦ General Education Requirements
◦ Critical Tracking
◦ How to build a schedule
 Receive an introduction to academic advising at
UF
 Tips of the trade – How to be a Successful
Gator in your Transition to UF!
G.O. G.A.T.O.R.S.!

6. “G”
Go to class!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective

7. “O”
Organize Everything!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective

8. “G”
Get involved in
co-curricular activities!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective
https://www.studentinvolvement.ufl.edu/

9. “A”
Advising is Key!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective (next slide)

10. Academic Advising
 Concerned about your personal, professional
and academic development
 Help you evaluate your individual academic plans
including internships, research and study abroad
 Explain the academic rules and regulations
(how to drop a class, change your major, etc.)
 Create enriching programs from first year to
graduation
 Provide you with additional resources
throughout UF
MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR EARLY AND OFTEN!!!

11. “T”
Take Care of your
Health!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective
http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/ http://www.recsports.ufl.edu/

12. “O”
Office Hours!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective
Lebron James didn’t use office hours this
year and see what happened to him?

13. “R”
Read your Email!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective
Webmail.ufl.edu

14. “S”
Study!!!!!!!!
◦Staffer Perspective
◦Advisor Perspective

15. A Successful Gator…
 Goes to class!
 Organizes everything!
 Gets involved in co-curricular activities!
 Asks their Advisors!
 Takes care of their health!
 Office Hours!
 Reads their e-mail!
 Studies! (a lot)

16. Academic Advising
 Short Term (at Preview)
◦ Preview Advisor & Staffer
Help you select first year-friendly courses for
your first term
Provide information on other campus resources
that will help you achieve academic success!
Will send helpful email reminders and check-ins
periodically throughout your first year
Pages 7 and 14 are required (course codes)!
Workbook pg.15

17. Academic Advising
 Long Term (once you are here on campus)
◦College/Department Advisor
Each College has their own Academic
Advisors located in different buildings
on campus (www.ufadvising.ufl.edu).
If you want to know your advisor’s
name, just ask me!
Colleges & Schools Tab

18. Academic Structure
University of Florida

College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences

School of Forest Resources and
Conservation

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic
Sciences

Marine Sciences Major

No Tracks or Specializations
Behavioral and Cognitive
Neuroscience Track

Psychology Major

No Schools

Department of Psychology

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

University of Florida

19. What Makes up your Degree?
 120+ credits
◦ Major Requirements
◦ University Requirements
 General Education Requirements
 Writing Requirement
 Summer Term Enrollment Requirement
◦ College Requirements
◦ Electives
 Number of elective credits will depend on your
major

20. Health Science
- General Track
Finance
Mechanical
Engineering
Major
Requirements
College
Requirements
General
Education
Requirements
Elective Credits
Public
Relations
Biology (AG)
Political
Science

21. Majors
 Typically one-fourth to three-fourths of your degree
 When selecting a major, consider…
◦ What are you interested in?
◦ What are you passionate about?
◦ What activities/skills come naturally to you?
◦ What courses did you like in high school?
◦ What do you NOT like to study/do?
 Why?
Workbook pgs. 2-3

22. Exploring Majors
 Recent data indicates only 13% of new students
think they will change their major, but…
More than 1/3 of UF students change majors
by the end of their first year
More than 1/2 of UF students change majors
by the end of their sophomore year
•…and that’s ok!
• Can be “Exploratory” for the first 3 fall/spring terms
Workbook pg. 1

23. Tracking
 Requirements for each major that guide students
toward graduation
 3 Components of “Critical Tracking”
1. Required Overall GPA (some Colleges go by
UFGPA; others go by GPA in all college courses)
2. Required Major Courses (a.k.a. pre-professional
courses or critical tracking courses)
3. Required GPA in Critical Tracking Courses
(usually counts ALL attempts of tracking courses)
Guide to Majors
Please open your provided Newspapers to the “Marketing” major!

24. Staying “On-Track”
 If you are “off-track” for one semester,
you will receive a hold and have to meet
with your advisor to discuss getting back
on-track
 If you are off-track for a second semester,
you must change your major

25. Pre-Health and Pre-Law
• Pre-Health is NOT a major
• You can pursue any major while completing your
pre-health prerequisite coursework.
• Pre-Health = Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-
Dental, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy and so many
more!
• Interested? Attend the pre-health session
• Pre-Law is NOT a major
• You can pursue any major while you are at UF
• No prerequisite coursework
Workbook pgs. 11-12

26. General Education Requirements
Some Colleges will redistribute certain Gen.Ed. credits
Grade of “C” or better is required for Gen.Eds!
*N & D are always paired with another Gen.Ed.
Credits Gen.Ed. Area Code
3 Composition C
6 Mathematics M
9 Humanities (including HUM2305) H
9 Social & Behavioral Sciences S
9 Physical and Biological Sciences P and B
3 International N*
3 Diversity D*
Workbook pg. 4

27. HUM 2305: What is the Good Life
 Required course for all incoming freshmen
 Will count for 3 credits of GE-Humanities
 Content:
◦ Exploring cross-cultural perspectives
◦ How to make ethical and well-informed life
choices
◦ Out of class experiences (museum exhibits and
performances)

28. State Requirements
 Writing Requirement (WM)
◦ 24,000 words – courses available with 2,000, 4,000
or 6,000 words denoted by WM: 6
◦ Earn a “C” or better and successful completion of
writing portion
 Summer Term Enrollment
◦ Must take at least 9 credits of summer courses at a
four-year, State University System institution

29. Electives
 Electives are courses taken in addition to your major or other
specific requirements needed for your degree
 Can come from any subject area or department
 Electives can be used to…
◦ Fulfill pre-requisites for upper-level courses
◦ Explore majors, careers, or pre-health interests
◦ Explore minors or certificates
◦ Gain experience (such as study abroad or internships)
◦ Develop skills (such as communication, ethics, computer)
 Use page 7 to fill in backup credits such as electives
and Gen Eds for when you register tomorrow! (Req)
Workbook pg. 7

30. Incoming Exam Credit
 UF Awards credit for:
◦ AP: scores of 3 or higher
◦ IB: scores of 4 or higher
◦ AICE: scores of A-E
 A maximum of 45 credits may be granted by combining
AP/IB/AICE
 These credits MAY count for major/critical tracking,
general education or the State Writing Requirement
 Credit charts can be found in your Preview Workbook
 All predicted incoming credit will be accepted EXCEPT
mathematics and chemistry
Workbook pgs. 19-21

31. Dual Enrollment Credit
 From a Florida public Community College, State
College, or University:
◦ Common Course Numbering System:
 AMH1010 elsewhere = AMH2010 at UF
 PSY1012 elsewhere = PSY2012 at UF
 From an out-of-state or private institution:
◦ Will count towards UF degree if accredited
◦ Meet with an Academic Advisor from your College or
Department to evaluate each course individually

32. Math and Chemistry Placement
 Math Placement
◦ Applies to Science/Engineering/Business majors and Pre-
Health
◦ ALEKS exam
◦ Preview Workbook (page 8)
 Chemistry Placement for CHM 2045 or CHM 2095
◦ Applies to Science and Engineering majors and Pre-Health
◦ Preview Workbook (page 9)
 You can use confirmed incoming credit to help you place into
Calculus 1 and General Chemistry 1 but ALEKS is the best
predictor of success!
Workbook pgs. 8-9

33. Planning Your Schedule
 Most Summer B students are going to take
2-3 courses (6-7 credits)
 Students enrolling in the Fall take about 4-
6 courses (12-15 credits)

34. Components of a Schedule
 Critical Tracking Courses (use Guide-to-Majors)
◦ Take critical tracking courses that explore multiple majors
◦ Meet Semester 1 Tracking? Look ahead! (if appropriate)
 General Education Requirements (pages 22-27)
◦ Use Gen.Eds to explore topics/issues you’re interested in
◦ Know what you have credit for (or think you will)
 Electives (pages 7 & 22-28)
◦ Pursue interests, explore minors, develop skills
◦ Consider taking SLS1102 – First Year Florida
Workbook pg.14

35. Academics Today
 More Than Just a Major Sessions - Learn about
pursuing pre-health programs or find a connection between
your major and career interests (11:00-11:25)
 College Session Presentations - Explore the different
Colleges, Schools and Exploratory tracks that UF has to
offer (they’re so much fun you get to go to 2!) (12:35-2:05)
 Schedule Assistance - Begin to build your schedule(s)
with the help of your Preview Staffer and Advisor (2:55-3:45)
 Nighttime Advising - Finalize your schedule(s)with
LOTS of back-ups (9:15-?)

36. Academics Tomorrow
 Schedule Prep - Hang out in Pugh Hall while you learn
how to navigate ISIS (our registration system) and use the
Schedule of Courses
 Advising Appointment - Review and register for your
classes during our 1-on-1 appointment tomorrow
 Academic Registration Lab – Ask Preview Staffers for
academic tips and advice, finalize your schedule and take
our famous Preview Survey
 Pick up your newly printed first-term schedule(s)
WELCOME TO THE GATOR NATION!

37. PREVIEW 2014
QUESTIONS?

38. Still Have time left?
 Please turn to pages 22 and onward in your Preview
workbooks
 Go though the list and choose courses which sound
interesting or fun to you (electives, gen eds, etc.)
 Use these courses to fill out page 7 (each box MUST be
filled!)
 If you have not reported incoming credit on Preview Prep
please see Maureen and Brandon!
 Thanks all and get ready for an exciting day 