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
Second, you will learn how to
register
This video will teach you how to:
search for courses offered
each semester (OASIS)
2. register yourself for courses
(USF Schedule Search)
1.
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
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•
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
Only applicable to courses transferring from a
Florida Public Institution
Course Title
General Chemistry I
Biology I lecture/lab
General Microbiology
Transfer
USF equivalency
CHM X045
(CHM 1045, CHM 2045)
CHM 2045
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
MCB 1000 and MCB 1000L
-OR- MCB 1010C
MCB 2000 and MCB
2010L
(NOT MCB 3020C)
What should I register for?
Degree Works is the
to
helping you answer this question.
Choosing Courses:
Where do I start?
Creating your schedule
Example 1- Environmental Science and Policy Majors
Course Prefix
Course Title
Cr.
CHM 2045/Lab
Chemistry I & Lab
4
MAC 2311
Calculus I
3
EVR 4027
Wetland Environments
(CAPSTONE)/Elective
3
PHI 3640
Environmental Ethics
3
Optional: GEO 4372
Global Conservation
3
TOTAL CREDITS
13-16
Example 2- Geology BS major
Course Prefix
Course Title
Cr.
GLY 2010/2000L
Dynamic Earth/Essentials of
Geology Lab
4
CHM 2045/Lab
Chemistry I
3
EVR 4027
Wetland Environments
(CAPSTONE)/Elective
3
FIL 3854
Film Arts (WRITING INTENSIVE)
3
Optional
Non-quantitative elective
3
TOTAL CREDITS
13-16
Why have a balanced schedule?
• Academic Probation
o USF GPA = all college coursework attempted at
USF ONLY
• D/F Rule for Life Science Majors
o 3 or more and you are out of major
• GPA for future goals
o 3.7 Overall GPA is competitive for Med School
Permit Process & Eligibility
Take out the following document from your folder:
Remember- In order to be eligible for a permit, all
documentation must include the following information:
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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)
Documentation must be submitted via screen shots or in PDF
Form. Unfortunately, we cannot accept copied and pasted
word documents.
Will you need a permit or eval?
“I have pre-requisite courses that…
…I have already
completed but are
missing from my class
history.”
You will
need a
PERMIT
…are currently
being taken at
ANOTHER
SCHOOL.”
...were taken
at a PRIVATE
SCHOOL.”
...don't follow
Common
Course
Coding.”
... were taken
at an OUT OF
STATE
SCHOOL.”
You will need an
EVALUATION
and then a
PERMIT
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 courses
Using USF Schedule Search, scroll to the bottom
Division of Health Professions
Advising
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*
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)
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:
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Chemistry Advisors
Biology Advisors
Health Sciences Advisors
Pre-Health Advisors
We will answer QUICK questions otherwise,
We encourage you to make an appointment using
the eScheduler system!
GO BULLS!