Engr-advising.ucmerced.edu

Overview

I. Understand our advising services

II. Plan for your degree

III. Prepare for academic success

UNDERSTAND OUR ACADEMIC SERVICES

What’s an Academic Advisor?

We clarify university and school policies

We guide and point you to the right resources

Prioritize the advice of your

Academic Advisor over friends and

classmates

COME TO US ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF

YOUR BOBCAT EXPERIENCE!!

Nadia Margison

Academic Advisor - Last Name A - E

Pa Vang

Academic Advisor - Last Name R - Z

Phung Colvin

Academic Advisor –

Last Name M - Q

Christina Mayo

Academic Advisor –

Last Name F - L

School of Engineering

Karla Gonzalez

Manager of Undergraduate

Advising

Transfer Students

How to Get AssistanceSTEP 1 → Do your homeworkUtilize resources

Engineering advising website UC Merced Academic website Audit Course schedule

STEP 2 → Personalize and PlanPrepare your course optionsIdentify academic concernsExplore major/minor optionsMake decisions about the upcoming semester

STEP 3 → Meet with an AdvisorItems to bring: current copy of Audit and planning infoAdvisors help with course selection and not with creating schedules

Important Links

Engr-advising.ucmerced.edu• Appointments and Walk-in Hours

• Policies• Major info, flow charts, etc.• Engineering specific forms

Registrar.ucmerced.edu• All university policies, • procedures, deadlines • All university forms

Advising.ucmerced.edu• For general campus advising

information Don’t “Google” it – bookmark these sites!

PLAN FOR DEGREE

Bioengineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Material Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Majors

Change of Major within the School of Engineering can be done, as long as you have a UCM GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Coming soon new major –

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Running a Degree Audit using MyDegreePath

Four-year graduation plans are available for all majors; make sure to select Catalog Year Fall 2017

*MyDegreePath does not provide graduation plans for Transfer students. Transfer students will meet with their major advisor during Fall semester to discuss two-year graduation plans

Student MUST bring a printed copy of their Audit when

meeting with their academic advisor

Requirements are based on catalog year you entered

• An audit is your official student record

• Includes all of your completed, in-progress and outstanding degree requirements

• After making changes to your courses (adding/dropping) it is recommended you run an audit to see how your changes reflect on your degree audit

Note the following:• and on Audit• IP vs letter grade• Non – UC transfer work

* no GPA • Course and unit credit

may not be up to date, contact us or registrar

• Official transcripts only way to update

• Official AP/IB needed as well

Again, for an Audit report: 1. log into my.ucmerced.edu, 2. select “MyDegreePath”

Catalog

• You are required to complete all courses listed in the catalog for the 2017-18 Academic Year for your major.

• Courses and their requirements can and do change (pre-reqs), so make sure you communicate with your advisor regularly

• Review your Audit report and visit the School of Engineering requirements website to find out current requirements for your major - http://engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/majors.

Enrollment Requirements

• Full-Time Status: Students must enroll in at least 12 units each semester

• Minimum Progress: Students must complete 24 units each academic year

• If you think you may have difficulty enrolling as a full-time student, please contact your advisor ASAP

(http://engr-advising.ucmerced.edu)

Engineering Normal Progress

To be able to make normal progress, you must:

• Register in at least 12 units per semester and of these 12 units, two classes must be major prep (math/science), ENGR or major specific, technical requirements.

• In order to make progress, engineering students should take an average of 15 units per semester. Students may not fall more than 1 semester behind in units.

• A maximum of 10 semesters is allowed to complete your engineering degree. Summer term is not included.

Students who fail to achieve normal progress are subject to dismissal.

WRI 010

College Reading & Composition

(Must be completed by end of 2nd Year!)

CORE 001

The World at Home

(Must be completed by end of 2nd Year!)

WRI 001 Academic Writing

• EWLR or • Course Credit or • Must be completed

by end of 1st year

Repeat Policy• Students may only repeat a course once after obtaining a D+

or lower.

• Many math and science courses have enrollment restrictions, meaning that you may not be able to repeat the course until all new eligible students have had the opportunity to enroll in that particular class.

• A student may repeat only those courses in which a grade of D, F, or Not Passed was received. Courses in which a grade of D or F have been earned may not be repeated on a Passed/Not Passed basis.

Please check registrar’s website for updates

UCM GPA Calculator Highlights:

• + and – count, except for “A+”.

• Units are used in GPA Calculation

• Letter grades & points for letters grades

• http://registrar.ucmerced.edu/gpa_calculator

Table for letter grades & points

Minimum Grade Policy

Prerequisites C- or better

Major/Minor course

requirements C- or better

Courses must be repeated if minimum grade is not

earned

2.0 GPA in all major/minor course work

Co-curricular Opportunities

ResearchUndergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC)

uroc.ucmerced.edu

InternshipsCCPA (hire.ucmerced.edu)

Washington Center (UCDC)http://ucdc.ucmerced.edu

Study Abroadhttp://studyabroad.ucmerced.edu

Professional Engineering Organizations

engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/about/student-organizations

Preparing for Health Careers (Pre-Health Advising)

• Assist in course selection• Guidance in becoming a competitive applicant• Info workshops every semester required

before making an appointment• Pre-Health Sample Plans available!Sign up at http://prehealth.ucmerced.eduMore info contact: prehealth@ucmerced.edu

Get Involved! Engineering SpecificEngineering Advising Website Internships and

Research Opportunities engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/resources/career-resources/internships-research-opportunities

Engineering Faculty Websitehttp://engineering.ucmerced.edu/faculty

Gain experience working in industry-like teams.

Take part in technical and professional workshop series.

Make It HappenENGR 97 / 197 esl@ucmerced.edu

Exploring your career

• Talk to faculty during office hours

• Explore research opportunities

• Enroll in Service Learning: real world experience

• Check out the Engineering Student Orgs

Utilize your resources:

TIPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGE

Stay Connected

Check your UC Merced email regularly

Student Handbook available at Engineering advising website

Engineering E-Newsletter

• Bi-weekly newsletter emailed to your UCM email

• Informs you on upcoming events and deadlines

Make an appointment to see your advisor:

http://engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/see-my-advisor/appointment

Choices

matter!

Resources• STEM Resource Center -

for Tutoring in STEM

courses

http://stemresourcecenter.uc

merced.edu/

• Counseling and Psychological

Services (CAPS) -

for professional services that

care for the emotional,

personal, and social wellbeing

of students

http://counseling.ucmerced.edu/

• Bright Success Center -

for skills workshops, tutoring,

and Fiat Lux.

http://learning.ucmerced.edu/brig

htsuccess-center-home

• The Math Center –

for assistance in all

undergraduate math courses

from graduate students,

trained undergraduate

students, and instructors.

http://mathcenter.ucmerced.edu/

Disability Services

Student Services Building, suite 230

Contact: (209) 228-6996

Accommodations for individuals who have a medically documented need:

Those with learning disabilities

Those who need mobility assistance

Those who need proctoring services

Those who need note taking services

Those who need transcription services

Food Pantry

• Provides monthly food assistance program to all UC Merced students, faculty, and staff who have a need for additional assistance.

• http://studentlife.ucmerced.edu/content/uc-merced-food-pantry

Contact Us

Located:

Science & Engineering 2Room 315

For Appointments:

Engr-advising.ucmerced.edu See My advisor

Appointment