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What's the difference between the General
Catalog and the Schedule
of Classes?
The General Catalog is a comprehensive
resource that contains information regarding policies, deadlines, campus resources, and curriculum requirements for all programs of study. It also has a course description for every course offered on campus by every college/school and department. Because not every course is offered every semester, you would check the Schedule of Classes to see what courses are being offered for a particular semester to select your courses. The Schedule of Classes also contains the Final Exams schedule and information about diversity and capstone courses.
[Return to top] What is a DARS report? Why is it important?
DARS (Degree Audit Report System) is a record of tracking your progress towards graduation. It is important that your DARS report is accurate because that is the document used to determine your eligibility to graduate. If there is an error or discrepancy on your DARS report, notify your advisor immediately.[Return to top] How do I know which Math and English courses I need to take?
Math and English placement is dependent on your ACT or SAT scores. You can find information about English Placement on page 70 in the Fall 2004 Schedule of Classes and Math Placement information on page 90.[Return to top] What's the difference between 100 or 200 numbered courses and 300 or 400 numbered courses?
100 and 200 level courses are lower division courses usually taken by freshmen and sophomore students while 300 and 400 numbered are upper division courses usually taken by juniors or seniors. [Return to top] I want to declare or change my major to one that's in the College of Science. How do I do that?
You just have to download the Change
of Major/Declaration of Major form fill it out completely and bring
it to the Dean's Office (Ross Hall 202) or directly to the department's
office. Make sure you get a department advisor in the department and
meet with them at least once a semester to ensure you are progressing
towards graduation.[Return to top] I want to declare or change my minor to one that's in the College of Science. How do I do that?
You just have to download the Change
of Minor/Declaration of Minor form, fill it out completely. You
need to get a department advisor's signature and then take it to Admissions
& Records in the Student Services Building (SSB) 2nd floor.[Return to top] I have declared my major in the College of Science, but don't know who my advisor is. How do I find out?
There is an Advisor Contact List
you can use to identify who your department advisors are. They are available
to answer questions ranging from course selection, research opportunities,
internships, graduation, career options, etc...[Return to top] How often should I go to see my advisor?
We strongly recommend that you go and meet with your advisor AT LEAST ONCE A SEMESTER. Ideally, you want to meet with them prior to when you start registering for classes for the next semester. Bring a copy of your DARS report with you. You can print one off of ePaws or go to Admissions & Records (2nd floor of SSB) to get one printed for you. Meeting with your advisor will ensure timely completion of your degree. They are also great resources regarding research opportunities, graduate schools, careers, internships, etc.[Return to top] I can't get into a class I need. What should I do?
1) Before classes start, keep checking regularly to see if there is
an opening in the class.2) During the first week of school, everyone is changing their schedules around, so there is a good chance that you'll find space to enroll in the course. 3) You can also go to the course that you want to enroll in during the 1st week of classes and ask the professor/instructor if they can add you. If the professor/instructor agrees to add you, he/she will give you a memo on department letterhead stationary that you will need to take to Admissions & Records (2nd floor Student Services Building) ASAP to have their staff manually input it into the system. Having the memo DOES NOT guarantee you enrollment if the class has reached room capacity. [Return to top] Where can I get free tutoring or homework help?
Student
Academic Support Services offers free tutoring for UNR students.
You must register with them at 100 Thompson Hall to enroll in tutoring.
They offer tutoring for a wide array of courses on a bi-weekly
basis or by appointment.
You can also check on a Tutor's
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