CSRG | Orientation and Advising Workshops

Spring 2008 Orientation and Advising Workshops

Residence Hall Check-In

Sep 20 and 21

Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Meals commence with dinner.
Housing payments are due Oct 1.

UC Davis Photo ID Cards

Sep 22–23

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Mee Room, Memorial Union
UC Davis Photo ID Cards. New undergraduate students who did not attend Orientation, along with new graduate students, or re-admitted students will receive a UC Davis photo ID card. All students must present a valid driver’s license or other valid legal picture identification (i.e., current passport or passport-type photograph) in order to receive their photo ID card.New students and readmitted students should have a photo ID card prepared starting Mar 24, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in 12 Mrak Hall. All students must have a valid driver’s license, or other form of valid photo ID, to have a UC Davis photo ID card produced.

Financial Aid Check Distribution

Sep 19

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in 2100 Dutton Hall
Pick up checks at Student Accounting. Direct deposit of financial aid is available. To sign up, see
http://directdeposit.ucdavis.edu. To pick up checks, you must show a valid government-issued photo ID card or your UC Davis student ID card.

NOTICE: Under new Federal regulation financial aid checks must be picked up within 21 days of issuance. Students unable to pick up their checks in this time frame should authorize someone else to pick up the check on their behalf using the Authorization for Release of Check to an Agent form at http://manuals.ucdavis.edu/PPM/330/ 330-12a.pdf

Students taking no action to pick up their checks within the 21 day time limit risk forfeiture of their Federal financial aid.

Deans’ Assemblies

Sep 22

All entering freshman and transfer students can meet with the Dean at the Dean’s Assembly for their college. General information on services, programs of study, and advising will be presented.

9:45 a.m.
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in 176 Everson Hall; optional for students who attended the summer Orientation program
9:45 a.m.
Biological Sciences in 123 Sciences Lecture Hall; optional for students who attended the summer Orientation program
9:45 a.m.
Engineering in 1002 Giedt Hall; optional for students who attended the summer Orientation program
9:45 a.m.
Letters and Science in 1100 Social Sciences and Humanities Building; optional for students who attended the summer Orientation program

Student Orientation Sessions

Sep 22

Special comprehensive orientation program for new international students (530) 752-0864. All new international stu-dents must check in at Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) no later than Sep 22, 2008. SISS is located in University House, south of Dutton Hall. For more information regarding the required SISS orientation for all new interna-tional students, see the SISS Web site at http://siss.ucdavis.edu.
12:30–1:30 p.m. in ARC Ballroom
Orientation for all New Students (530) 752-3000.
This is a general orientation to the campus for all new students who were unable to attend Orientation during the summer. Come learn about campus resources, and how to get involved at UC Davis; peer advisers and representatives from student service departments will be there to help you get started. For more information, see http:// advisingservices.ucdavis.edu.
1:30–3:00 p.m in ARC Ballroom
Transfer Student Reception (530) 752-2200. This Welcome Reception is for current and new transfer students. Come and network with other transfers; peer advisors and representatives from campus departments will be there to share the various resources and valuable services for transfers. There will be free refreshments and giveaways. For more information, see http://transferstudents.ucdavis.edu/.
3:30–4:30 in 2 Wellman
Undergraduate Orientation for permanent residents, citizens, and others unable to attend the SISS orientation.

Sep 23

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. in University Club Lounge
New Reentry Students Orientation (530) 752-4441. This may be your most helpful (and fun!) orientation. Start to build your UC Davis support network and develop strategies for success by learning to resolve common situations encountered by reentry and transfer students.

Placement Examinations and Auditions

If you must participate in more than one of the following exams or auditions and there is a time conflict, contact the departments involved.

Sep 17

9:00 a.m. sharp–11:30 a.m. in 1100 Social Sciences and Humanities Building
Examination in English for International Students (graduate and limited status) (530) 752-0524. Required of students whose native language is not English, to determine their ability to understand lectures and written material and to express themselves satisfactorily in writing. Photo ID is required.

Sep 22

2:00 p.m. sharp
Last names A–L in 194 Chemistry
Last names M–Z in 123 Science Lecture Hall
Precalculus Qualifying Examination (530) 752-2013. Test results are required of all students planning to enroll in Mathe-matics 12, 16A, 17A, or 21A, or Chemistry 2A or 2AH. Late arriving students will not be admitted. Bring your UC Davis stu-dent I.D. and a #2 pencil. See also Precalculus Qualifying Makeup Examinations on Sep 27 and Oct 1.

The Precalculus Qualifying Examination requirement is waived when one of the following conditions is met: (a) Advanced Placement Mathematics AB exam score of 4 or 5; (b) Advanced Placement Mathematics BC exam score of 3, 4, or 5; (c) SAT Math score of 700 and above.

Sep 22-24

Music Auditions (530) 752-5537.
An audition is required for enrolling in the following Music courses: 130, 131, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, or 154. Most auditions will be held during orientation or the first week of the quarter, but students must inquire in the Music de-partment for an appointment. Returning students should also inquire in the Music office to learn whether a re-audition is re-quired for their ensemble.

Sep 23

8:30-noon in 1100 Social Sciences and Humanities Building
English as a Second Language Examination for Undergraduates (530) 752-0524. Test results are required of students whose native language is not English, to determine their ability to understand lectures and written material and to express themselves satisfactorily in writing.
8:45 a.m. sharp–11:00 a.m. in 194 Chemistry
Analytical Writing Placement Examination (530) 752-0450. Open to first-year students who have not satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement and have not previously taken this exam. You must show a valid photo ID. Exam registration not required. Fee is $65.
2:00 p.m. sharp in 194 Chemistry
Chemistry Examination (530) 752-2013. Test results are required for all students planning to enroll in Chemistry 2A or 2AH. Late-arriving students will not be admitted. Bring your UC Davis student I.D. and a #2 pencil. See also Chemistry Makeup Examination on Sep 26 and Sep 30.

Foreign Language Placement Examinations

A placement examination is required (see below) for students enrolling for the first time in a foreign language course at UC Davis and who have at least some experience, from school or otherwise, with that language. Refer to the General Catalog to note credit allowed for course 1 in each language. Each exam may only be taken once.

The Language Learning Center (LLC), in 53 Olson Hall, administers all placement exams. The placement exams are given week-days by appointment throughout the academic year (excluding holidays). Walk-ins are welcome Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., but are subject to availability. Exams are available for the following languages: Chinese**, French*, German*, Italian*, Japanese, Russian**, and Spanish*. To schedule an appointment, call the LLC at (530) 752-1508. For all other language placement examinations, call Second Language Acquisition Institute (SLAI) at (530) 752-2719.

* This exam is not mandatory for all students, only those who have had prior language experience.
** Contact the respective department directly.

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Make-up Examinations

Sep 26

7:00 p.m. sharp in 194 Chemistry
Chemistry Makeup Examination. See entry for Chemistry Examination information.

Sep 27

11:00 a.m. sharp in 194 Chemistry
Precalculus Qualifying Makeup Examination. See entry for Precalculus Diagnostic Examination information.

Sep 30

7:00 p.m. sharp in 194 Chemistry
Chemistry Makeup Examination. See entry for Chemistry Examination information.

Oct 1

7:00 p.m. sharp, in 194 Chemistry
Precalculus Qualifying Makeup Examination. See entry for Precalculus Diagnostic Examination information.

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Advising Workshops

Educational Opportunity Program/Peer Advising Counselors (EOP/PACs) (530) 752-9711. The EOP Information Office is located in 106 South Hall and advisors are available to provide academic advising and personal and social support to EOP students from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fall Welcome Event will be held on Tuesday during Welcome Week at 3:00 p.m. in 1100 Social Sciences. All EOP students are encouraged to attend.

Sep 23

1:10–2:00 p.m. in 1100 Social Sciences and Humanities Building
Pre-Professional School (business, health sciences, and law) and Pre-Graduate School advising (Masters, Ph.D., and Teaching Credential) (530) 752-3000. Come receive important information for undergraduates planning ahead for graduate or professional school. Representatives from Advising Services will be available.

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Chancellor’s Convocation

Sep 24

10:00 a.m. in the Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall
The Fall Convocation, marking the official opening of the new academic year, is open to all members of the campus community. Help celebrate as we welcome the new academic year.

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English Composition Examination

Oct 25

Students are advised to complete this requirement in their
junior year. There are no examinations administered during the summer. Sign-up online by following the link at http://writing.ucdavis.edu/students/compexam/ from the Monday before the exam date until Friday at noon or until filled. The Upper-Division Composition Examination form, available at the UC Davis Bookstore, is required. It is recommended that students with disabilities contact the Student Disability Center (530) 752-3184 and the Entry Level Writing Program (530) 752-0450 at least two weeks prior to the exam date to arrange accommodations.

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