Geosciences Transfer Orientation

How to register for your Summer/ Fall 2015

classes

First, you will declare your major

The link to the major declaration website is provided in your folder

This video will teach you how to:

1. search for courses offered each semester (OASIS)

2. register yourself for courses

(USF Schedule Search)

Second, you will learn how to register

Third, you will review your completed coursework

URL: degreeworks.usf.edu

Review your class history:

• List of all college courses, including AP, IB & Dual Enrollment• Make note of any missing coursework

o May not have most recent semester

See how these courses fit into your Degreeworks

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.

REMEMBER courses you are taking now or that have not been processed by admissions will not be on your audit

Meeting FKL Requirements

Note: An AA degree from Florida Public College or prior Bachelor’s from anywhere meets lower level FKL requirements

FKL: Capstone & Writing Intensive exit courses

• MUST BE TAKEN AT USF• Even students who have an A.A. from a public institution

STILL NEEDS these courses! • Only exception - previous Bachelor’s degree

Other courses you may see

FLENT and FLEX Requirements

•Did you submit your High School Transcript?

•Are you fluent in another language? World Language Education Department, CPR 419

Other courses you may see

• 3000 and 4000-level courses

o Likely need at least 5 additional courses

outside major and FKL

o Ex. HSC 4537 Medical Terminology

Remember: Florida Common Course Coding

Course Title Transfer USF equivalency

General Chemistry I CHM X045

(CHM 1045, CHM 2045)

CHM 2045

Biology I lecture/lab

BSC X010 and BSC X010L

(BSC 1010 or BSC 2010 &

lab)

-OR- BSC X010C

(BSC 1010C, BSC 2010C)

BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L

Note: a “C” at the end of

a course designates a

lecture/lab combo

course

General Microbiology MCB 1000 and MCB 1000L

-OR- MCB 1010C

MCB 2000 and MCB

2010L

(NOT MCB 3020C)

Only applicable to courses transferring from a Florida Public Institution

Degree Works is the tohelping you answer this question.

What should I register for?

Choosing Courses: Where do I start?

Creating your schedule

Example 2- Geology BS major

Course Prefix Course Title Cr.

GLY 2010/2000LDynamic Earth/Essentials of

Geology Lab4

CHM 2045/Lab Chemistry I 3

EVR 4027Wetland Environments (CAPSTONE)/Elective

3

FIL 3854 Film Arts (WRITING INTENSIVE) 3

Optional Non-quantitative elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS 13-16

Course Prefix Course Title Cr.

CHM 2045/Lab Chemistry I & Lab 4

MAC 2311 Calculus I 3

EVR 4027Wetland Environments (CAPSTONE)/Elective

3

PHI 3640 Environmental Ethics 3

Optional: GEO 4372 Global Conservation 3

TOTAL CREDITS 13-16

Example 1- Environmental Science and Policy Majors

Why have a balanced schedule?

• Academic Probation o USF GPA = all college coursework attempted at

USF ONLY

• D/F Rule for Life Science Majorso 3 or more and you are out of major

• GPA for future goalso 3.7 Overall GPA is competitive for Med School

Permit Process & Eligibility

Documentation must be submitted via screen shots or in PDF Form. Unfortunately, we cannot accept copied and pasted word documents.

• Your full name

• The name of the institution where the course was taken

• The term in which the class was taken

• Passing final grade (as outlined by the Department)

• Approved course evaluation (if applicable)

Remember- In order to be eligible for a permit, all documentation must include the following information:

Take out the following document from your folder:

Will you need a permit or eval?

You will need a

PERMIT …are currently being taken at

ANOTHERSCHOOL.”

…I have already completed but are

missing from my class history.”

You will need an EVALUATION

and then a PERMIT

... were taken at an OUT OF

STATE SCHOOL.”

...were taken at a PRIVATE

SCHOOL.”

...don't follow Common

CourseCoding.”

“I have pre-requisite courses that…

Important Reminders

Permits will not be provided:• While prerequisites are still in progress

o Example: If currently enrolled in CHM 1045/L we cannot provide a permit for CHM 2046/L until you can show a final grade of “C” or better

• If an evaluation is pending and has not been approved

• If a permit request has not been submitted

Permits can be provided:• Prior to your registration date• For courses not yet in DegreeWorks as long as you

submit the required documentation with your permit request

Now let’s Register!

Registering for Exit coursesUsing USF Schedule Search, scroll to the bottom

Division of Health Professions Advising

Pre-Med Information: • The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is

changing in 2015– There will be four sections – two on the natural sciences;

one on social sciences and one on social sciences/humanities.

– There are two important courses to help you: Research Design Methods - ECH 4931 which covers reasoning skills for the natural

and social sciences Bodies, Minds, Society & Health– ISS 3930 or SYA 4930- covers content and the

four skills for Section 3 of the MCAT- Psychological & Social Foundation

(see a detailed handout in your folder)

If you are considering a Health Profession career: You should plan to meet with a Health Professions Advisor

*See the brochure in your folder for more information*

Resources you should know:

• Check OASIS for registration date

• READ emails sent from advisors!

– Please email from your USF email address & include your student ID in all emails to ensure a quicker response.

• Visit your department’s CANVAS site, Facebook page & website regularly

• Get to know your faculty & advisors!

• Tutoring is available!

Learning Commons

Chemistry- see website for calendar

What Now?1. Locate the After Orientation Step-by-Step Guide

in your folder to assist you

2. Advisors are in the room to assist you: o Chemistry Advisors

o Biology Advisors

o Health Sciences Advisors

o Pre-Health Advisors

We will answer QUICK questions otherwise,

We encourage you to make an appointment using

the eScheduler system!

GO BULLS!