Welcome to Brooklyn College Advice for Incoming Students
Fall Semester 2007
Brooklyn College – City University of New York2900 Bedford AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11210Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies –3208 Boylan Hall
Important Resources for all Students:The College Bulletin
Covers all academic policies and procedures
The Schedule of ClassesContains semester calendar, contact information for departments, payment calendar, tuition and fees, financial aid information, and other critical information
The Student HandbookProvides a guide to the curricular and co-curricular resources on campus
Reading the Schedule of ClassesCODE SECTION DAY/TIME ROOM/BLDG INSTRUCTOR COMMENT
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Credit EvaluationsTransfer credit evaluations take 1-2 semesters to completeCredit evaluations are conducted by the Transfer Evaluation Office
1112 Boylan Hall718.951.5911
For CUNY Transfer Students…Check TIPPS online www.tipps.cuny.edu
This will help you to determine how credits you are transferring from other CUNY institutions will be credited at Brooklyn College.
MAXIMUM Transferable CreditsIf you are transferring from a community college – NO MORE THAN 60 credits will be transferable.
If you are transferring from a four-year college – NO MORE THAN 90 credits will be transferable.
The Core CurriculumBrooklyn College’s Core Curriculum consists of lower tier and upper tier general education requirements.The following slides will explain both sets of requirements.This will be followed by slides explaining how the Core requirements relate to transfer students’ degree progress.
The Core Curriculum – Lower Tier
Arts & Literature Philosophical & Social Inquiry
Scientific Inquiry
Students must select ONE course from EACH box (9 courses required)
CC 1.1Classical Cultures
CC 1.2Introduction to Art
CC 1.3Music: It’s Lang.,History & Culture
CC 2.1 Knowledge
Reality & Values
CC 2.2Shaping of the Modern World
CC 2.3People, Power
& Politics
CC 3.11Thinking
MathematicallyOr
CC 3.12Computing: Nature Power & Limits
CC 3.21Biology for Today’s World
OrCC 3.22
Science in Modern Life: Chemistry
CC 3.31Physics: The Simple Laws That Govern
The UniverseOr
CC 3.32Geology: The Science of Our World
Students must select ONE course from TWO different Boxes (2 courses required)
The Core Curriculum – The Upper Tier
Arts & Literature Philosophical & Social Inquiry
Scientific Inquiry
CC 10.01-10.99
Exploring Literature
CC 20.01-20.99
Exploring Global Connections
CC 30.01-30.99
Exploring Science
Pre-requisite for Upper Tier Core: 60 credits and all three lower tier courses in the related area
Transfer Students & The Core Curriculum–Lower Tier
You are exempt from the lower tier IF
You have EITHER an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) Degree
ORYou have 60 or more transfer credits – of which 30 are liberal arts credits – from a domestic four year college
Students with an AAS Degree are NOT EXEMPT from the Lower Tier of the Core
Transfer Students & The Core Curriculum–Upper Tier
There are NO EXEMPTIONS from the Upper Tier of the Core.
You must complete the Upper Tier of the Core while in residence at Brooklyn College.
Graduation….What do you need to do in order to graduate?
YOU MUSTEarn 120 credits with a 2.0 GPAComplete the Core CurriculumSatisfy all major requirementsMeet College residency requirementComplete English 1 & 2Satisfy the Speech RequirementSatisfy the Modern Language Requirement Complete a Writing Intensive Course.Pass the CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE)
Major RequirementsMake sure you have declared your major before reaching 60 credits
You can declare your major by going to the department, or you can do it online through the student portal.
Consult the Bulletin and meet the departmental advisors to ensure you are satisfying all degree requirements. Meet with the departmental major advisor before registering every semester.
Selecting a minor or choosing elective courses…
120 credits are required for graduation.You may complete the Core and major requirements and not have 120 credits. You have two options.
You can pursue a minor course of study by meeting with a departmental advisor.You can choose electives based on your interest.
CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE)
Required of all students pursuing a baccalaureate degree.Must be taken after completing 45 credits – students must register for the CPE at the Testing OfficeStudent must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)Must have completed all CUNY basic skills requirements.Exam may be taken up to 3 times.
Registering for CoursesAppointments to register must be made through the SMART System.The SMART system can be accessed through the Student Portal (http://portal.brooklyn.cuny.edu) Login to the Portal – select the “My BC Info” tabClick Self-Managed Appointment Registration option in the Online Transactions & Services section
Instructions for how to create a Portal account can be accessed at https://login.brooklyn.cuny.edu:8443/registration/index.jsp
Changing Your Class Schedule
You must schedule a new appointment through the SMART system to make any program changes.
Dropping CoursesStudents may drop courses up until the deadline in the Schedule of Classes
Dropped courses do not appear on your transcript.
Students may withdraw from courses up until the deadline in the Schedule of Classes
Withdrawals appear as a “W” on your transcript.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
ACADEMIC PROBATION POLICY(AS OF SPRING, 2003)
All undergraduate students with cumulative grade point averages (GPA) below 2.0 are on academic probation and will have an Undergraduate Probation stop on their transcript.
Students on academic probation are required to meet the following conditions to continue to register at Brooklyn College:
You must earn a 2.30 GPA or better for each semester you are on probation
You must bring your cumulative GPA to 2.00 or higher within three successive semesters (including the initial semester on probation)
You must meet with an academic advisor by scheduling an Academic Advisement Probation Workshop and meet with your major Advisor. Students must declare a major prior to achieving 60 credits
You will be limited to a maximum of 6 credits/credit hours (or fewer credits if your GPA is extremely low).
Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in dismissal from Brooklyn College
Academic Integrity PolicyPlease review the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies/pdf/CUNY%20PolicyAcademicIntegrity.pdf
Make sure you sign and return the copy of the policy you receive at registration
Policy on Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty of any type, including cheating and plagiarism, is unacceptable atBrooklyn College. Cheating is any misrepresentation in academic work. Plagiarism is therepresentation of another person’s work, words, or ideas as your own. Brooklyn Collegehas an extensive Academic Integrity Policy and it is the responsibility of all students toacquaint themselves with this policy. Students should consult: the Brooklyn CollegeBulletin, Student Handbook, and this URL: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies/pdf/CUNY%20PolicyAcademicIntegrity.pdf I have been informed of Brooklyn College's Academic Integrity Policy and have been given the URL where I may read the policy. I understand that I am responsible to read and abide by that policy.
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Services at Available at Brooklyn College
Enrollment Services Center – Provides Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar Services, and ID – Boylan Hall Basement 718.951.8151Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies – 3208 Boylan Hall 718.951.5771Office of the Dean of Student Affairs – 2113 Boylan 718.951.5352Financial Aid Office – 1306 James Hall 718.951.5051Registrar’s Office – 1118 Boylan Hall 718.951.5693Center for Academic Advisement & Student Success –3207 Boylan Hall 718.951.5471Transfer Evaluation Office – 1112 Boylan Hall 718.951.5911Learning Center – 1300 Boylan Hall 718.951.5821
More Services at Available at Brooklyn College
Admissions Office – 1103 James Hall 718.951.5901Immunizations Office – 0708 James Hall 718.951.4505Student Testing – 245 West End Building 718.951.5916Magner Center for Career Development and Internships –1305 James Hall 718.951.5696International Student Services – 1105B James Hall 718.951.4477Center for Student Disability Services – 138 Roosevelt Hall 718.951.5538Personal Counseling – 0203 James Hall 718.951.5363
