College of Human SciencesOrientation

What we plan to accomplish today

• College Structure• Academic Advising• Clubs and Organizations• College Resources• Things to do today

CHS DepartmentsYour academic department housing your major. We often refer to them by the acronyms below and on the following pages.

• AESHM (pronounced “Awesome”)– Apparel, Events & Hospitality Management

• SOE– School of Education

• FSHN– Food Science & Human Nutrition

• HDFS– Human Development & Family Studies

• KIN– Kinesiology

Apparel, Events & Hospitality Management (AESHM)

Apparel Merchandising

& Design (A M D)

Event Management

(Event)

HospitalityManagement

(HSP M)

Human Development & Family Studies(HDFS)

Child, Adult & Family Services (CHFS)

Early Childhood Education

(ECE)

Family & Consumer Science Education and

Studies (FCEDS)

Family Finance, Housing & Policy (FFHP)

School of Education (SOE)

Elementary Education

(EL ED)

Early Childhood Education

(ECE)

Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN)

Culinary Science

(CS)

Dietetics(DIET)

Food Science(FS)

Nutritional Science

(NS)

Kinesiology & Health (KIN)• Athletic Training (P ATR or A TR)• Kinesiology (KIN H)– Community & Public Health– Exercise Science – Pre-Health Professions– Physical Education Teacher Licensure

Diet & Exercise BS/MS (PDEX)• Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN)• Kinesiology (KIN)

Human Sciences Undecided (H SCI)

MinorsMinors allow you to customize your degree to fit your interests and/or professional goals. Most minors are 15-18 credits. Speak with your adviser about options for minors and it fits into your academic.

Minors are offered across the University; here are some specifically offered in the College of Human Sciences.

MinorsApparel Educational Studies & Hospitality

Management (AESHM) • Apparel Merchandising, and Design: 15-17 credits• Educational Services in Family & Consumer Sciences:

15 credits• Event Management: 15 credits• Hospitality Management: 15 credits

Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN):• Food Safety: 15 credits• Nutrition (for non FSHN majors) 16-18 credits• Nutrition (for Department majors) 15 credits

MinorsHuman Development & Family Services (HDFS)• Child, Adult & Family Services: 15 credits• Gerontology: 16 credits• Family Finance, Housing and Policy: 15 credits

Kinesiology (KIN):• Athletic Coaching: 22 credits• Health Promotion: 18 credits• Exercise Science: 17 credits• Sport & Recreation: 18 credits• Kinesiology: 15 credits• Dance: 19 credits

Academic AdvisingAs a result of the academic advising experience, students :

• Become more informed regarding university and college policies, procedures and courses as they relate to specific academic programs

Academic Advising• Know the requirements of the academic

program and develop/follow an individualized academic plan

• Generate appropriate questions and apply academic advice

• Identify available campus resources for meeting personal, academic, and career goals

Academic Advising• Assess career opportunities related to specific

academic programs and select a career suitable to interests and abilities

• Select activities and opportunities that enhance professional growth and add to human potential

Transferring Credit• You will need to discuss with your academic

adviser how transfer credit is applied to your degree program

• Be sure that Iowa State receives an official copy of your most updated transcript (with grades)

• Final transcripts can be sent to 100 Enrollment Services Center, Ames, IA 50011

Validation of Enrollment• Students must attend one of the first two class

sessions to validate enrollment• If not, the professor may give the seat to

another student• If this happens, you must initiate a course

drop. It will not automatically be done for you• Contact your academic adviser if you are

unable to attend a class by the second class session

Adding and Dropping Courses• At some point, you may get into a course and realize it’s not

a good fit or you’ll no longer be able to stay in the class. This is when you will talk to your adviser about dropping the course.

• Drop Limit for transfer students: 4 drops after your first semester.

• Schedule changes can be made in AccessPlus until the Friday of the first week of classes without counting toward your drop limit

• Adviser and instructor signatures are required after the first week and count toward your official drop limit

Canceling Your Registration• If you decide not to attend Iowa State

and it is before classes begin, you must contact the Registrar’s Office to cancel your registration• You must cancel your registration no

later than the Friday before classes begin at 5:00 p.m. to avoid tuition assessment

Academic IntegrityAcademic integrity might best be defined, quite simply, as doing one's own academic work without unauthorized assistance from other persons or resources. More specifically, academic integrity means that students take their coursework seriously and place significant value on learning and engagement in the classroom and while completing assignments and projects.

Engaging in dishonest work may result in consequences from Iowa State such as a reduced or failing grade on the particular assignment or test, a reduced or failing grade in the course, and a range of sanctions from the Office of Judicial Affairs.

More Information about Academic Integrity Policies.

GPA & Academic AssistanceIn a given semester, your academic performance is measured by your Grade Point Average (GPA). Over a 2.0 means you’re in good standing with the University.

Under a 2.0 and you will be placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation or you may be Academically Dismissed.

Find more information here and utilize your academic adviser as a resource.

Clubs and Organizations

Scholarships

We encourage you to join clubs and organizations that suit your interests. We also encourage you to join at least one organization related to your major. This will benefit you professionally and personally. Find a list at http://www.hs.iastate.edu/current-students/organizations/

The College of Human Sciences Scholarship application is open every year from November 1 – February 14. Make sure you apply!

CHS Student Services OfficeLocated in 131 MacKay Hall Our mission is to help students

through:• Academic Advising• Career Services• Multicultural & Diversity

Programs• College Honors Program• Academic Assistance• International Programs

Reach us at 515-294-6466Find helpful links on our Pinterest page!

Why students study abroadThe College of Human Sciences offers many opportunities for you to study abroad or have a meaningful international experience.

Why? You’ll….• Meet new people• Learn a language• Travel the world inexpensively

Scholarships and financial aid are available.• Gives your family a great excuse to visit another country

International Programs: Why students study abroad

• Impress future employersStudying abroad can give you the skills employers look for such as problems-solving, flexibility, maturity, confidence, independence, and the ability to work and play well with others.

• Challenge yourself

Gain a new perspective on the world as you become acquainted with people and cultures you never thought you’d experience.

• Have an adventureHere’s your chance to study fashion in Italy, examine sports and health in Australia, or help with food production in India.

 

Your Academic AdviserOnce you complete this module, call 515-294-6466 or email

hsorientation@iastate.edu to find out your adviser and their contact information.

Welcome to the College of Human Sciences!

If you have questions, email

hsorientation@iastate.edu