This document provides an overview for parents of students in the University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) at Oregon State University. It discusses what UESP is, expectations for students, resources available to support students, and examples of course schedules for students exploring different majors. The goal is for students to complete their bachelor's degree requirements within 180 credits while exploring academic and career options with guidance from UESP advisors. Parents are encouraged to support their student's exploration and maintain open communication while the university will advocate for and guide students.

1. Parent/Family Orientation University Exploratory Studies Program

3. What does it mean to be part of UESP?

4. Expectations

5. OSU 101

6. Resources

8. UESP Decision Making Model Assess yourself. Explore academic & career options. Decide and act.

10. Learn to study at the college level.

11. Meet with us every quarter.

12. Check their email every day.

13. Be honest with us!

15. Give them the freedom to explore new and different pathways.

16. Maintain healthy relationships and open communication.

17. Encourage their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

19. Help staying on track, academically.

20. Guidance in developing both academic and career goals.

21. Explanations of complex academic policies, procedures, or requirements.

23. What is a Credit? The value assigned to a course based on the type and level of the subject material, as well as the expected number of hours spent on class preparation. One credit generally = three hours of work per week, in and out of class.

24. What is Baccalaureate Core? Skills Courses (15 credits): Writing (3 classes), Math (at least one class), Health and Fitness (one lecture, one lab) Perspective Courses (24 credits): Physical Science Biological Science One More Science Western Culture Cultural Diversity Literature and the Arts Social Process and Institutions Difference, Power and Discrimination (3 credits) Synthesis Courses (6 credits) Writing Intensive Courses (3 credits)

25. Exploring Civil EngineeringBrenda Bridges Civil & Construction Engineering 101 Chemistry 201 Math 251 Writing 121 Geosciences 105

26. Brenda’s Schedule Brenda Bridges is interested in exploring civil engineering. Total Credits this term: 15

27. Exploring Human Behavior and Social Sciences Christopher Service Sociology 204 Human Development & Family Sciences 201 Math 111 Health and Human Sciences 231 (Lecture) Health and Human Sciences 241 (Lab) Academic Learning Services 199 U-Engage

28. Chris’ Schedule Christopher Service is interested in studying human behavior and exploring Social Science majors. Total Credits this term: 15

30. Campus and web resources.

32. Some Important Academic Resources Educational Opportunity Program Disabilities Access Services Academic Success Center Center for Writing and Learning Career Services Counseling And Psychological Services Intercultural Student Services

33. FERPAFamily Education Rights and Privacy Act When you need information ….. ask your student. All information about your student is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. http://oregonstate.edu/uesp/

34. Change is the only constant.--Heraclitus Enjoy the changes that this season will bring, both to you and to your student. We understand that this isn’t just any student……it’s your student.

35. Thank you for joining us today. UESP