Academic Planning for First-Year Students
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Academic Planning for 1st Years
As You Begin
The First Two Years
Departmental Suggestions
Interdisciplinary Courses
Further Opportunities
Skills & Tutoring Support
Courses Open To First Year Students Fall 2009
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Academic Planning for First-Year Students

I. As You Begin Planning

  • Who is my adviser?
  • What's my role as an advisee?
  • What kinds of questions should I address with my adviser?
  • Where can I find more information to help with course/schedule planning?
    • II. The First Two Years: Things You Need to Think About
  • What is a liberal arts education?
  • What is an individually-mentored curriculum?
  • Seek a balance of fields, skills, and workloads
  • How can I plan for a major?
  • How can I develop an academic plan for all four years?
  • Advisers will discourage you from:
  • Advisers will encourage you to:

    • III. Departmental Advising & Registration Suggestions

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biological Chemistry
  • . . .

    • IV. Interdisciplinary Courses of Study

    V. Further Academic Opportunities Not to Be Missed

    VI. Academic Skills & Tutoring Support

    VII. Courses Open To First Year Students Fall 2009


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