What You Need to Know as a Freshman?

Hold Removal Policy

Advising Hold will not be removed for students who fail to attend the advising session during the advising cycle. Make sure to book an appointment during the advising period with your advisor to avoid having a hold on your account.

Failure to attend will result in serious consequences, where students must submit a petition stating the reason of missing the cycle. This would be subject to the approval of the student’s advisor and the senior director and may lead to missing the student’s registration day.

Declaration of Major

Each major requires:

• A certain number of credits
• A Grade Point Average (GPA) is set by the department
• Specific courses
• Interviews and portfolios

Important Note: Declaration of major should be before your junior year.

Academic Load Per Semester

Path to Graduation

1. Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum is the foundation of general education in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

2. Collateral Courses

Collaterals are subjects in supporting disciplines specified by the department of the major.

3. Electives and Minors

Electives are courses chosen by students in consultation with their advisors. Minors are subjects that students may if they wish, study beyond the introductory level.

4. Concentration Courses

Concentrations are subjects in which students concentrate their studies and receive degrees.