College Success:The Gator Way

Presented by the STAR Program

Learn how to establish good habits for success in college

FYE@ UHD Checklist√ 1. Orientation

√ 2. Common Reader

√ 3. Personalized Academic Advising

√ 4. Freshman Convocation

√ 5. Commit to graduate on-time

√ 6. Freshman Seminar

√ 7. Gator Guide Connect

√ 8. UHD Community Engagement

√ 9. Explore Careers and Majors

√ 10. 30n3@UHD Recognition Ceremony

Make your experience count!

2 minute Meet & Greet

Form teams of 4Take turns giving your name and

reason for attending collegeSit with your team

College is life changing

Welcome to UH-Downtown

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

30

60

90

120Typical degree = 120 credit hours 1 credit hour = 1 hour of class time each week

Q. How many years will it take to earn a degree?

Required core classes

English Rhetoric/Composition - 6 hours

Natural Sciences - 6 hours (Choose tw o of the follow ing courses: Appropriate course may depend on major. Check Math prerequisites)

Biol 1301* General Biology I (science major) BIOL 1310 - Intro. to Biology I (non-science major)

Biol 1302* General Biology II (science major) BIOL 1312 - Intro. to Biology II (non-science major)

Biol 1303*Anatomy & Physiology I (science major) CHEM 1305* Intro. to Chemistry I (non-science major)

BIOL 1304* Anatomy & Physiology II (science major) GEOL 1304 - Intro. to Meteorology (non-science major)

CHEM 1307* General Chemistry I (science major) GEOL 1307 - Earth Science I (non-science major)

CHEM 1308* General Chemistry II (science major) GEOL 1308 - Earth Science II (non-science major)GEOL 1405 - Physical Geology (science major) GEOL 1345- Oceanography (non-science major)

MBIO 1305* - Microbiology (non-science major)

PHYS 1307* - General Physics I (science major) MBIO 1310 - Microbes and Society (non-science major)

PHYS 1308* - General Physics II (science major) NS 1300 - Emergence of Modern Science (non-science major)

PHYS 2401* - Physics I (Phys & Engr Majors) PHYS 1301 - Solar System Astronomy (non-science major)

PHYS 1302 - Stellar & Galactic Astronomy (non-science major)

Component Area Option (090) 2 CourseComponent Area - 6 hours (Choose one of the following: Appropriate course may depend on major. Check prerequisites)

Social/Behavioral Science (080) 1 CourseSocial/Behavioral Science - 3 hours

History (060) 2 Courses Political Science (070) 2 CoursesUnited States History - 6 hours Political Science - 6 hours

Creative Arts (050) 1 CourseFine Arts - 3 hours

PHYS 2402* - Physics II (Phys & Engr Majors)

*Concurrent Enrollment in lab required

Language, Philosophy and Culture (040) 1 CourseSophomore Literature - 3 hours

English 1302 Math 1310-College Math for Liberal Arts

STAT 1312-Statistical Literacy

Life and Physical Sciences (030) 2 Courses

GEOL 1406 - Historical Geology (science major)

UH Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002 Worksheet for General Education Common Core Requirements - 42 hours = 14 Courses

Communications (010) 2 Courses Mathematics (020) 1 CourseMathematics - 3 hours

English 1301 Math 1301 or equivalent

Years 1 & 2Build skills for success in your major and for life Communication Skills Critical Thinking Research Skills Teamwork Personal Responsibility Social Responsibility

Years 3 & 4Apply skills in upper level courses within your major

Graduate in 4 yearsSave timeAccrue less DEBTStart career/lifestyleEarn more $$$

30n3@UHDYour plan for staying on track towards graduation

Commit to earn 30 credit hours in 3 semesters (Fall Spring, Summer,) and you will:

30n3@UHDYour plan for staying on track towards graduation

Here’s how it works

Each Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer sessions) Earn 30 semester credit hours Maintain good academic standing Take advantage of the CAPS: Power Hour Participate in the 30n3@UHD

Recognition Celebration, January 28, 2016 Stay on track towards graduation

Semester# of

classes

Credit hours

per class

SemesterCredit Hours

Fall 2015 3 3 9

Spring 2016 3 3 9

Summer 1Summer 3

22

33

66

3 semesters 30

Semester# of

classes

Credit hours

per class

SemesterCredit Hours

Fall 2015 5 3 15

Spring 2016 5 3 15

Summer 2016

Summer Abroad

3 semesters 30

Semester# of

classes

Credit hours

per class

SemesterCredit Hours

Fall 2015 4 3 12

Spring 2016 5 3 15

Summer 2016

1 3 3

3 semesters 30

Fixed Tuition Rate Program

University of Houston-Downtown • One Main Street #380-S • Houston, TX 77002

• Opt in when you register for spring classes • Complete 30 credit hours per year • Maintain good academic standing each year • Take advantage of savings• Learn more: www.uhd.edu/fixedtuition

Diamond of College Success

COLLEGESUCCESS

Utilizing Campus Resources

Active Involvement

Interpersonal Interaction and Collaboration

Personal Reflection and Self-Awareness

Campagna, M., Cuseo, J. B., Fecas, V. S., & Thompson, A. (2013). Thriving in college and beyond: Research-based strategies for academic success & personal development (3rd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Group Activity

College Success: The Gator Way

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• Commit to take 30 credit hours in 3 semesters Take the 30n3@UHD Pledge

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• Take advantage of UHD’s 4 Year Fixed Tuition Rate Plan

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• Complete your College Success Plan for the First Six Weeks

• Participate in the CAPS: Power Hour

Connect with advisors, mentors, tutors,

workshops, and more during theCAPS:POWER HOUR

Mon. & Wed.1:00-2:00 PM

Mon. & Wed.2:15-3:15 PM

Tues. & Thurs. 1:00-200 PM

Tues. & Thurs. 2:15-3:15 PM

Get In Fit In Stay In GRADUATE

P WER HOUR

Still have questions?

The purpose of the STAR Program is to help you THRIVE and PERSIST towards graduation by:

• providing mentors and support• keeping YOU connected to campus events & resources

designed for your personal and academic development• Visit us in S403

Visit us: S403 Katrina Borders, Director Consuela Cooper, Coordinator Spencer McGuire, Coordinator

We’re Here to Help!