 |
 |
|
|
Incoming & Current Students FAQI am admitted to UTD, where should I begin? If you entering as a first-time freshman, you will need to register for one of several orientation sessions offered by New Student Programs during the summer. During the orientation you will be provided with financial aid and housing information, as well as given the opportunity to register for your first semester of classes with an ATEC academic advisor. Freshman < 30 hours of successfully completed coursework When you meet with an ATEC advisor, please make them aware of any AP, SAT II, or IB scores you are entering with. These scores will not automatically be applied to your transcript so you will want to have your advisor petition their application to your records. If you are entering as a transfer student, an orientation session is available, but not mandatory. You will be required to meet with an ATEC advisor prior to registering for classes to go over degree requirements and discuss transferred credits. If you are entering as a graduate student, contact the ATEC graduate advisor, Chip Wood, for further instruction. When do I register for classes? Your classification (based on the number of hours you have completed) will determine how and when you register for classes.While you are considered a Freshman you will have to register with an academic advisor. All other classifications (sophomore, junior and senior) will be able to register themselves online. Check the Academic Calendar to determine what day you may begin registration. What is the registration process? Step 1 - Check the Academic Calendar and familiarize yourself with deadlines! Registration begins in November for fall classes and in April for spring and summer classes so review the calendar at least two to three weeks in advance. Step 2 - Review your degree plan and decide whether you need to meet with an advisor for questions or to register for classes. Make your appointments ahead of time. Step 3- Before your advising appointment plan out your schedule. Access Course Look-Up for class offerings and make a list of first, second and third choices. Make a list of any questions you have for your advisor so that you are able to get as much out of your appointment as possible. Step 4- Check for any advising holds you may have from things such as parking and library fines or missing transcripts and get them taken care of before the day you are able to register. Step 5- Register for classes with an advisor or online. Keep in mind that some classes may have mandatory labs or problem sections that have separate call numbers. You may be able to take classes up to three times for credit. Check the UTD Catalog course descriptions to determine whether a class may be repeated for credit. How do I register for classes online? If you have met with an advisor at least once, are not on scholastic probation, and are not classified as a freshman, you are eligible to register online through your Galaxy account. To set up your account, you must pick up your Net ID. You will be assigned a password as well as a username or your Net ID. Log into Orion from the UT Dallas homepage and click on the link entitled Register/Add and Drop Classes" to access the registration system. You will register using the five digit call numbers assigned to courses on Course Look-Up. How many hours should I take during a semester? To be considered a full-time student, you must enroll in at least 12 hours of coursework. The average UTD course load is 15 hours. Several of the upper-level ATEC courses are project-based and very time consuming so keep this in mind when you register and try to create a balanced schedule. What are the procedures for meeting with an advisor? The ATEC advising offices are open from 8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. You may schedule an appointment by email or phone. Advisors will take walk-ins as they are available. During registration, it is imperative that students come to their advising appointments with a mock schedule in hand. Advisors are available to go over the content of classes and answer any questions associated with pre-requisites, timing graduation, transferred credits, etc. It is the student's responsibility to access course look-up and prepare a list of first and second choices for class selection. Also, check your Galaxy account to make sure that you do not have any holds on registration. These can occur due to parking and library fines, missing transcripts, etc. What responsibilities should students be aware of?
How often should I meet with my advisor? It is beneficial to periodically check in with an advisor to make sure that you are on track to graduation, inquire about career advising, keep up to date on changes within the program, and develop a relationship in which he or she can get to know you and your specific needs. Advising meetings are mandatory for: freshmen students: students who has completed less than 30 hours of coursework first time transfer students: any student who is attending UTD for the first time students on probation: students with a GPA below 2.0 are placed on academic probation and must register with an advisor 75 hour audits: students who has successfully completed 75 hours of coursework must meet with an advisor for a degree audit (email notification will be sent) change of major: any student who would like to switch their major to Arts and Technology must meet with an ATEC advisor submission of graduation application: graduating students must meet with an advisor to fill out an application (check the academic calendar for submission deadlines) Forms that can be picked up from advising office: -change of major, addition of major or minor, independent study forms, add/drop registration, consortium agreements, degree plans, petitions to apply AP, CLEP, SATII or IB scores, repeated course grade adjustment, graduation applications, fast track applications, (FERPA) parent and third party dependency, capstone packet, transfer pre-approval, internship form What is the difference between upper level electives and advanced electives? Upper-level elective: 3000 or 4000 level course inside or outside of your major What is a 75 hour degree audit? When students have approximately 30 hours left to complete at UTD, a registration hold is placed on their SIS account. Each student is required to make an appointment with his or her academic advisor to go over a degree audit. This is designed to make sure that students are on track to graduate and to give them an idea of which classes you have left to complete for degree requirements. What is the Capstone Project? The ATEC 4380 Capstone Project is designed to provide students with the opportunity to utilize the skills, concepts and techniques they have acquired through the ATEC program by developing an advanced creative and/or research project during their last semester. Each student chooses a faculty member whose expertise most closely resembles the type of project he or she chooses. The faculty member meets with the student periodically to discuss the project throughout the semester and eventually assigns a grade. How do I sign up for the Capstone Project course? Once you have made a decision on the type of project you wish to pursue, you will register for Capstone with your academic advisor and receive a packet of helpful materials. You must sign up for the project before the last day of regular registration and it must be completed in one semester. Are internship credits available? An internship credit (ISAH 4V88) is available for ATEC students. Forms can be picked up through the advising office or uploaded off of the"forms" link on this site. To be eligible to receive credit for your internship, you must have a 3.0 GPA, at least junior level standing, and have successfully completed 12 hours of ATEC coursework. You will also be required to submit a portfolio/demo reel for review, a resume, and a faculty member's recommendation letter. Download an ATEC Internship Brochure or visit the advising office for a step by step guide on setting up internship credit. Am I able to take classes at community college once I am a UTD student? Most of your core curriculum and lower level degree requirements (left-hand side of degree plan) have equivalencies that can be taken at some of the area community colleges. Visit the 2+2 Transfer Guides for specifics. You may take classes concurrently at UTD and a community college by filling out a transfer pre-approval form with your advisor and submitting it to the registrar's office. If you have financial aid, you will also need to submit a consortium agreement. What policies should I be aware of? Check the Undergraduate Catalog to stay up to date on all policies and procedures. Here are a few to be especially aware of: 3- Peat Rule - An undergraduate student is limited to three grade-bearing enrollment attempts at UTD for any specific class. An enrollment is considered grade bearing if a student receives a distributed grade (i.e. A through F) or a mark of 'W', 'WP', 'WF', 'NC', or 'CR'. Courses cross-listed under more than one course prefix are considered the same course. A student attempting the same class for the third time at UTD will be charged a penalty fee equivalent to the out-of-state-tuition for the same number of semester credit hours. Students will not be able to register for a class at UTD after they have attempted it three times and must gain credit through taking the equivalent at another school. 24/30 rule - Per graduation requirements, 24 of your last 30 hours of coursework must be taken at UTD. This means that only 6 of your last 30 hours can be taken elsewhere. 6 withdrawal rule (new!) First time freshmen students who entered Texas state schools in Fall 2007 and all future incoming students are alloted six chances to withdraw from a course after census day, during their entire academic career. After a student has received six "w's" on his or her transcript, he or she is no longer permitted to attend any Texas state school. What is fast track? The Fast Track Program allows undergraduate Art and Technology majors to get a head start of their master's degree prior to graduation. Qualified seniors may take up to 12 credit hours of approved graduate courses during their last semesters. Students who have completed at least 30 hours of upper-division coursework at UTD and have a GPA of at least 3.5 are eligible. Contact an academic advisor for more information. What do I need to do prior to graduation? Checklist for a Successful Graduation ***For general questions about registration, etc. please visit the FAQ site offered by the Office of Undergraduate Education. |
|
 |
