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What is Monday, August 25?
The first day Fall 2014 classes begin.
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What is English 102?
In order to complete the University English composition requirement, this course is often completed the semester immediately following English 101.
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What are Humanities & Fine Arts, Life & Physical Sciences & Analytical Thinking, and Social Sciences?
These are the three distribution areas.
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What are 30 credits?
This is the minimum number of credits you would want to earn each year to be able to graduate in four years.
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What is the first-year seminar requirement?
It fulfills a university requirement and must be completed by 30 earned credits.
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What is English 231E?
This course is designed for Exploring Majors to fulfill their Second-Year Seminar requirement. Course must be completed by 60 earned credits.
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What is PHIL 102?
This course is required for all students not completing majors in Engineering, Sciences, or Health Sciences.
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What are 120 earned credits?
The minimum number of credits needed to graduate.
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Who is your academic advisor?
I'm one of your "first" points of contact at the university and someone you should see at least once per semester.
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What is PSC 101?
A four credit course that will likely discuss topics such as the latest budget deals made by Congress and the Affordable Care Act.
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What is the Social Sciences Distribution?
As a Business major this distribution requirement will be completed within my major.
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What is a Junior?
Differing from high school class standing, this is an individual who has earned 60-89 credits and is not based on year in school.
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What is COLA 100E?
This first-year seminar is designed especially for Exploring Majors.
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What is Mathematics?
A Gen Ed Core requirement that largely depends on what major you choose. Work closely with your advisor to pick the proper course or courses to fulfill this requirement.
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What is 2014-2015?
This is the catalog year I’m under as a new Fall 2014 incoming freshman.
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What are the responsibilities of a student in an advising session?
The academic advising syllabus provides students with clear standards for working with an academic advisor. These include – open communication, scheduling and keeping appointments, and utilizing tools suggested by the advisor.
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Who is your academic advisor?
This individual can find my SAT/ACT test scores and will help me identify which English course I should enroll in first.
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What is Math 120?
This math course is the most basic college level math and is the most limiting of your choices.
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What are 6 credits?
The number of Humanities credits required to fulfill the Humanities & Fine Arts Distribution.
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What are the responsibilities of an academic advisor?
The academic advising syllabus describes them as helping students plan courses, design a well-balanced schedule, conduct major and career exploration, and learn policies and procedures.
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