Admissions
The general admission requirements and procedures of the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences are outlined in the Admission chapter. These
requirements were established to enable students admitted here to
make the most effective use of the facilities of the University. The
requirements should ensure that entering students have the capability
of completing a degree program successfully.
The high school subjects required for admission provide a reasonably
rigorous preparation for most students. The college nonetheless urges
prospective students to build on the minimum requirements whenever
possible. In the study of foreign language, for example, successful
completion of four years of a single language in secondary school
will satisfy the College graduation requirement in foreign language
so students should include as much foreign language as possible in
their secondary school program.
Advising
Academic advising is a critical resource for students in developing
a program of study. Especially on a large campus, a continuing, committed
association with a faculty member can be a valuable and rewarding
part of the student's educational experience. Advisers are available
to aid students in choosing majors, planning for career choices, and
selecting courses for each semester. All students in degree programs
in the college have academic advisers available in their major departments
except for interdisciplinary work such as International Studies which
is advised at the college level. In addition, the assistant and associate
deans in the college assist students in handling a variety of problems
and questions.
In order to simplify minor changes in course selections, a student
who has successfully completed at least 30 semester hours of course
work and who understands the requirements of the college and the
University may choose courses without obtaining approval from an
academic adviser unless informed otherwise by the college. See the
most current available course offerings.
A student does need to obtain approval from an adviser for a number
of arrangements, including a formal plan of study for the major
and the election of the credit-no credit grading option. A student
may be requested by the college office to obtain approval from an
adviser and/or the dean for all course changes under certain circumstances.
It is very important for advanced students to confer with advisers
on a regular basis; therefore, the college encourages all students
to consult with their academic advisers at least once each semester.
One particular resource for a student in the college who has not
decided on a plan of study is the General Curriculum. The General
Curriculum is an advising center for students who want to investigate
a variety of subjects before selecting their majors or who have
decided on programs that require transfer at the sophomore or junior
level. The General Curriculum is not a degree program and does not
serve as a formal program of study. Entering freshmen and continuing
students with less than 45 semester hours of credit may elect to
enter the General Curriculum and may remain in the program until
they complete 56 academic semester hours. The office provides individual
advising, group orientation sessions, and printed materials describing
majors, curricula, and many career opportunities. Students in the
General Curriculum are LAS students and must follow LAS policies
and regulations. The General Curriculum Office serves as the college
office for students in the program.
Another special resource in the college is qualified advising
for students who are interested in law school. An assistant dean
in the LAS Student Affairs Office (270 Lincoln Hall) counsels students
who have declared a prelaw interest. All such students are encouraged
to consult the prelaw adviser. Students preparing for law school
may elect any major. To obtain a handbook on prelaw advising, contact
the Prelaw Adviser at 270 Lincoln Hall.
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