30-59 Credits
At this credit level you are considered a sophomore. As a current student you have taken several academic courses and should be familiar with the campus. If you are a new transfer student, here are some tips to assist with your transfer transition.
First Semester (30-45 credits)
- Review your general education requirements completed and determine which requirements you still need to complete.
- Continue to use the Course Planner to track completed courses and plan for future classes.
- If you have declared a major, continue to meet with your advisor to discuss major requirements and learn about potential career opportunities. Ask about course prerequisites and a recommended sequence of courses.
- If you are uncertain of your major, or considering a change of major visit the Academic Advising Center(SUB I, rm 304). The university encourages students to declare a major by the time they reach 60 credits. In order to declare your major, you must complete and submit a Declaration of Major form to the Registrar's Office.
- Review your Mid-Semester Academic Progress when available on PatriotWeb. This report will help you to determine how you are progressing in your classes. Learn more about Mid-Semester Academic Progress.
- Visit Career Services to learn about career options, Internship opportunities, Resume Writing Workshops and other upcoming events.
- Consider taking UNIV 200. This course is designed to help you to explore major and career options.
- Contact the Leadership Education & Development-LEAD office to learn about programs to help you to become an effective student leader.
Second Semester (46-59 credits)
At this level, you should continue to follow the suggestions for the first semester (30-45 credits), as well as incorporate the following:
- Are you are considering a career in one of the health professions? If you have an interest in applying to dental, medical, pharmacy or veterinary school, it’s time to learn about requirements needed to apply.
- Consider joining a student organization or club. Getting involved can help to enhance your communication and leadership skills. Your involvement also provides a great opportunity to network. Student Activities(SUB I, rm 101) has information on all student clubs and organizations.
- Interested in traveling? Contact Global Education(JC, rm 235) to learn about study abroad opportunities.
- Learn about fellowship and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students.