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undergrad_program:handbook:need_to_know [2012/04/13 10:33] – external edit 127.0.0.1undergrad_program:handbook:need_to_know [2017/10/12 16:05] (current) – [THE YEARLY REGISTRATION PROCESS] jenny
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-**CLA Students:**  Go to 148 Physics and make an appointment to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). He or she will help you fill out a one-year plan, which you take to the Health and Natural Sciences Student Community Office in 511 STSS. You are eligible to declare a CLA physics major after completing one of the introductory physics sequences (Physics 1301W-1302W or Physics 1401V-1402V) and one of the introductory mathematics sequences (Math 1271-1272, Math 1371-1372, or Math 1571H-1572H).+**CLA Students:**  Go to 130 Tate and make an appointment to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). He or she will help you fill out a one-year plan, which you take to the Health and Natural Sciences Student Community Office in Johnston B29. You are eligible to declare a CLA physics major after completing one of the introductory physics sequences (Physics 1301W-1302W or Physics 1401V-1402V) and one of the introductory mathematics sequences (Math 1271-1272, Math 1371-1372, or Math 1571H-1572H).
  
 Students typically apply to become a physics major in the spring semester of their sophomore year. Once admitted, you are considered an Upper Division student, which allows you to register for 4XXX-level courses. Students typically apply to become a physics major in the spring semester of their sophomore year. Once admitted, you are considered an Upper Division student, which allows you to register for 4XXX-level courses.
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 ==== TO COMBINE A PHYSICS MAJOR WITH A MAJOR IN ANOTHER FIELD ==== ==== TO COMBINE A PHYSICS MAJOR WITH A MAJOR IN ANOTHER FIELD ====
  
-To become a "double-major", you first go through the usual procedure of becoming a major in one field, and then fill out and submit the [[http://policy.umn.edu/prod/groups/president/@pub/@forms/@otr/documents/form/otr172.pdf|Academic Policy Petition Form]] to your college office to add the second major.+To become a "double-major", you first go through the usual procedure of becoming a major in one field, then fill out and submit the [[http://policy.umn.edu/prod/groups/president/@pub/@forms/@otr/documents/form/otr172.pdf|Academic Policy Petition Form]] to your college office to add the second major.
  
  
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 Upon admission to the physics major, you will meet with the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for an initial advising session. You will then be assigned an adviser from the physics faculty who specializes in your area of interest for the remainder of your college career.  You may choose an adviser other than the one assigned to you if you have established a close working connection with another physics faculty member. Should you change advisers, please notify the DUS. Upon admission to the physics major, you will meet with the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for an initial advising session. You will then be assigned an adviser from the physics faculty who specializes in your area of interest for the remainder of your college career.  You may choose an adviser other than the one assigned to you if you have established a close working connection with another physics faculty member. Should you change advisers, please notify the DUS.
  
-To schedule an advising appointment with the DUS, please contact the undergraduate office by stopping in office 148 physics or emailing your meeting request along with your availability Monday-Friday to info@physics.umn.edu. To schedule an advising appointment with your faculty adviser, please contact them directly.+To schedule an advising appointment with the DUS, please contact the undergraduate office by stopping by 130 Tate or emailing your meeting request along with your availability Monday-Friday to info@physics.umn.edu. To schedule an advising appointment with your faculty adviser, please contact them directly.
  
 ==== THE YEARLY REGISTRATION PROCESS ====  ==== THE YEARLY REGISTRATION PROCESS ==== 
  
-A “department stamp approval” hold will automatically be placed on your record upon admission to the major. You will have to meet with your faculty adviser annually to complete a one-year plan, after which the hold will be moved to the next year. If you have not yet been assigned a faculty adviser, you will meet with the DUS. Blank one-year plan forms can be picked up in office 148 physics. Please bring a “printer friendly” version of your APAS report to all advising appointments. You must return your completed and signed one-year plan form to office 148 physics to have your hold moved.+A “department stamp approval” hold will automatically be placed on your record upon admission to the major. You will have to meet with your faculty adviser annually to complete a one-year plan, after which the hold will be moved to the next year. If you have not yet been assigned a faculty adviser, you will meet with the DUS. Blank one-year plan forms can be picked up in 130 Tate. Please bring a “printer friendly” version of your APAS report to all advising appointments. You must return your completed and signed one-year plan form to 130 Tate to have your hold moved.
  
 If you become a physics major during the fall semester, you should meet with the DUS to discuss your choice of classes for the coming spring semester. If you become a physics major during the fall semester, you should meet with the DUS to discuss your choice of classes for the coming spring semester.
                                          
-If you are a double-major, you should discuss your one-year plan with the Directors of Undergraduate Studies for both of your majors.+If you are a double-major, you should discuss your one-year plan with the DUS for both of your majors.
  
-To schedule an advising appointment with the DUS, please contact the undergraduate office by stopping in office 148 physics or emailing your meeting request along with your availability Monday-Friday to info@physics.umn.edu. To schedule an advising appointment with your faculty adviser, please contact them directly.+To schedule an advising appointment with the DUS, please contact the undergraduate office by stopping by 130 Tate or emailing your meeting request along with your availability Monday-Friday to info@physics.umn.edu. To schedule an advising appointment with your faculty adviser, please contact him or her directly.
  
 ==== LIBERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ==== ==== LIBERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ====
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 Liberal Education (LE) is an essential part of your undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota. LE courses help you investigate the world from new perspectives, learn ways of thinking that will be useful to you in many areas of your life, and grow as an active citizen and lifelong learner. See the LE requirements, including lists of classes that fulfill the requirements, here: http://onestop.umn.edu/degree_planning/lib_eds/index.html. Liberal Education (LE) is an essential part of your undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota. LE courses help you investigate the world from new perspectives, learn ways of thinking that will be useful to you in many areas of your life, and grow as an active citizen and lifelong learner. See the LE requirements, including lists of classes that fulfill the requirements, here: http://onestop.umn.edu/degree_planning/lib_eds/index.html.
  
-Satisfying the LE writing intensive requirement is relatively easy for Physics majors.  The introductory physics sequences (Physics 1301W-1302W or Physics 1401V-1402V) are writing intensive, so all students who take either sequence satisfy the lower-division writing intensive requirement. Physics 4052W is also writing intensive and counts as the course taken within the major. Thus, only one more 3XXX-level or above writing intensive course is required.+Satisfying the LE writing intensive requirement is relatively easy for Physics majors.  The introductory physics sequences (Physics 1301W-1302W or Physics 1401V-1402V) are writing intensive, so all students who take either sequence will satisfy the lower-division writing intensive requirement. Physics 4052W is also writing intensive and counts as the course taken within the major. Thus, only one more 3XXX-level or above writing intensive course is required.
  
  
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 Before the beginning of the academic year in which you plan to graduate, schedule a meeting with your adviser to review your current status and determine what you will need to do in the coming academic year to fulfill any outstanding degree requirements. Bring your APAS report to the meeting.  Before the beginning of the academic year in which you plan to graduate, schedule a meeting with your adviser to review your current status and determine what you will need to do in the coming academic year to fulfill any outstanding degree requirements. Bring your APAS report to the meeting. 
  
-All graduating students must fill out and submit an Application for Degree form through the OneStop website, Degree Planning link. Deadlines for application are also published on OneStop. Further information about commencement can be obtained through your college office.  +==Graduation Checklist== 
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 +Students should see [[http://onestop.umn.edu/degree_planning/graduation/index.html|Graduation Information]] on OneStop for the most up-to-date information.  
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 +**STEP 1:** Meet with their college and major advisers about any remaining requirements they may need to complete their degree; ensure requisite number of technical elective credits have been approved by major adviser and APAS is “green”.  
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 +**STEP 2:** Check all graduation deadlines! They come up sooner than one would expect. 
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 +**STEP 3:** Clear any holds on record. 
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 +**STEP 4:** Clear any financial obligations (check student account for any remaining balance). 
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 +**STEP 5:** Understand what applying for graduation means for your financial aid. 
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 +**STEP 6:** Apply for graduation online. 
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 +**Final steps:** Find out how to participate in commencement. Purchase graduation regalia. Attend GradFest. Complete any loan exit counseling.
  
 ==== UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ==== ==== UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ====
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   -  The research program may have funds that can be used to pay undergraduate research assistants.   -  The research program may have funds that can be used to pay undergraduate research assistants.
   -  UROP. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program offers a stipend (up to $1400) and/or an expense allowance (up to $300) to undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member. These awards are made on the basis of proposals submitted by students, usually prepared in consultation with the research supervisor. Further information is available through the [[http://www.urop.umn.edu/|UROP website]].   -  UROP. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program offers a stipend (up to $1400) and/or an expense allowance (up to $300) to undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member. These awards are made on the basis of proposals submitted by students, usually prepared in consultation with the research supervisor. Further information is available through the [[http://www.urop.umn.edu/|UROP website]].
-  -  REU. Research Experiences for Undergraduates is a 10-week summer outreach program under joint sponsorship of the University of Minnesota and the National Science Foundation, which provides a working research environment for undergraduate students. Students [[https://www.physics.umn.edu/outreach/reu/reuapp.html|apply]] through the physics website.+  -  REU. Research Experiences for Undergraduates is a 10-week summer outreach program under joint sponsorship of the University of Minnesota and the National Science Foundation, which provides a working research environment for undergraduate students. Students [[https://www.physics.umn.edu/outreach/reu/reuapp.html|apply]] through the physics website. You can also [[http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm|search for other institution's REU programs]] through the National Science Foundation's website.
  
  
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 [[http://cse.umn.edu/services/advising/index.php|CSE Advising]]  has information about Academic Advising for the College of Science and Engineering.   [[http://cse.umn.edu/services/advising/index.php|CSE Advising]]  has information about Academic Advising for the College of Science and Engineering.  
                        
-If none of the above sources have the answer to your question, your next step might be to make an appointment to talk to the DUS. Fill out a request sheet in physics office 148 or email info@physics.umn.edu, stating the kind of information or service you require and the times you are available to meet. For information more directly related to college policies, you could go directly to the college offices (196 Shepherd Labs for CSE or 511 STSS for CLA).+If none of the above sources have the answer to your question, your next step might be to make an appointment to talk to the DUS. Make your appointment request in physics office 148, or by emailing info@physics.umn.edu. State the kind of information or service you require and the times you are available to meet. For information more directly related to college policies, you could go directly to the college offices (105 Lind Hall for CSE or 511 STSS for CLA).
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