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Department of ChemistrySummer and Fall 2014Academic Advising (AA) Hold WorkshopBefore we begin! You will need an AA Hold Worksheet to fill out while you watch this presentation. Do you meet the requirements for AA Hold group advising?Midterm grades of Cs or higher; if not, you will need to meet with an advisor one on one after the presentation

Ready?

Great! Lets get started! 2

Thought about changing your major? How to process a What If Degree SheetAfter you Click Process What-If a degree sheet will appear that shows what your DegreeWorks would look like if you were declared that major. 3Begin by filling out the basics

Now, on to DegreeWorks!Sign on at: degreeworks.usf.edu

Sign on to DegreeWorks with your NetID and password. DegreeWorksYou will use DegreeWorks to fill out the information on your AA Hold worksheet.

This is the page DegreeWorks will open up to.

DegreeWorksScroll down and you will see something similar to the screen below. What do the different colors mean? Green means you have completed this requirement.Blue means you are currently enrolled in a course that will fulfill this requirement.Red means that you still have to complete this requirement.Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) All students enrolled as an undergraduate student at USF are required to complete the FKL Requirements. Here is a list of the requirements. They are also on your AA worksheet.

So what exactly are these FKL Requirements?

Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) Great question! There are several places to find this information, here are 2 of them.1. DegreeWorksThe classes that will fulfill this requirement are listed here

2. USF Undergraduate Website Ok, but how do I know which classes to take to complete the FKL requirements?

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Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL)- Continued 3. USF OASIS Scheduler SearchWhen you are searching for classes, you can search by the FKL requirement you want to complete.

Ok, but how do I know which classes to take to complete the FKL requirements?

You may not have used OASIS since Orientation, so if you need a refresher you can click here for a tutorial. Now, take time to fill in the FKL Portion of your AA WorksheetHeres an example of what it may look like:

PSY 2012Gordon Rule Requirement2 Components Communication (12 hours) ENC 1101ENC 1102Writing IntensiveYour Choice!

Computation (6 hours)Any 2 courses in the Math Dept. Will automatically be completed by your major requirements.

Click here (p.39-41) for more information or ask your advisor! Ok, I think I am understanding everything, but what about the Gordon Rule Requirements?

You will already complete 9 hours through your FKL requirements (ENC 1101, ENC 1102 and Writing Intensive). You only need to choose 1 additional course to complete this requirement. When choosing your last course to meet the Gordon Rule communication requirement, you may choose a course that also meets one of your FKL requirements. FLENT/FLEX RequirementsForeign Language Entrance (FLENT)Can be satisfied by taking 2 consecutive years of the same language in high schoolORBy completing 2 semesters of a foreign language at the university level

Foreign Language Exit (FLEX) For Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) onlyCan be satisfied by taking 2 semesters of a foreign language at the university level I know about this requirement! Let me explain what FLENT/FLEX means!

If you are proficient in a language, you may take a language test to see if you test out of the requirement at CPR 419. For more information click here Next, fill in the Gordon Rule, and FLENT/FLEX requirements

PSY 2012

How to use the OASIS Schedule Search to fill in your Summer and Fall 2014 Schedule:

Leave BlankHow to use DegreeWorks to fill in your Summer and Fall 2014 Schedule:

You can use your DegreeWorks to choose classes that are listed under the requirements that you still need (red boxes).You may also use the Undergraduate FKLWebsite that we talked about earlier to search for your classes to complete your schedule.search-a-bull

If you are unsure about which class to take, this is a great resource to help you decide. Heres a list of some of the things you can find on search-a-bull: Prerequisites for a classClass name and description Requirements the class meets (e.g. FKL, Gordon Rule) Lets make it happen! Fill in your Summer and Fall 2014 Schedule:Here is an example of a possible Fall schedule based on Rockys current grades and past schedule:Your Summer and Fall schedule should be based on the following: Your Spring scheduleYour major/minor requirementsThe FKL requirements you have left to completeAre your midterm grades good? If so, consider taking three math/sciences next semester

We suggest you create a schedule that consists of at least 1 Chemistry course, one or two more Math/Science Courses, and 1-2 additional courses that satisfy a requirement (FKL, FLEX, minor, etc.)

So you have done all this work and now youre thinkingDont fret my friend. You can easily find all this information and more on OASIS. Check OASIS for your registration date and time. You can also view your midterm grades in OASIS and any holds that may be on your account.

When do I get to register? And how do I find out?

Still have questions? Come by for a walk in appointment or email chemadvise@usf.edu Please make sure to include your full name, major, and U # so that we may assist you properly. - Thank you!

-Please be sure to include your full name, major, and U number in all email correspondence so that we may assist you properly.20Great Job! Now bring your potential Summer and Fall 2014 schedule to an advisor in the back of the room.

If you meet the requirements, we will remove your AA hold.