URI 101
What is URI 101?
An introductory seminar for incoming first year students to assist with transitioning to college.
What does UCAS stand for?
University for Academic Success.
Where do you go for your medical needs?
URI Health Services
Name 1 source you used to explore majors.
Academic advisor, Major cluster sheet, Advising by Major site, CCEE online modules
What is the system you use to enroll in classes?
E-campus
Who should take URI 101?
First Year and First Year Transfer Students
What services does UCAS offer?
Academic advising, major exploration, resource referrals, academic planning.
Where do you go for your mental health needs?
URI Counseling Center.
How many credits of Gen Eds do you need to graduate?
40 credits
Why do you need to use E-campus?
To register for classes; find out your final grades and/or GPA; learn your class building, room #, and professor; find your enrollment date and time; browse for classes; view your finances; access your student service portals as such as My Housing; view and request your transcript.
What kind of topics are covered in URI 101?
Majors, campus resources, self-care, healthy relationships, student organizations, campus recreation, registration.
What are the 2 ways you can schedule an appointment with an advisor?
Through Starfish and calling the UCAS front desk.
What is UCS 160?
A 1-credit course that offers strategies for improving studying, test-taking, time management skills, procrastination, etc.
What are the gen ed outcomes?
A1-A4
B1-B4
C1-C3
D
Grand challenge
What source(s) can you use to help guide you during registration?
Advisor, curriculum sheets, friends, faculty, RA, RAM, URI 101 Mentor
What is 1 thing you learned in URI 101?
Enroll in classes, read major curriculums, know what your Type Focus letters are, understand the importance of time management, learn how to access campus resources, know how to declare a major.
What is 1 UCAS class?
URI 101, UCS 160, UCS 270, UCS 305, CSV courses, ITR courses
What kinds of services can you get from the CCEE?
Career advising, exploring careers, networking, writing a resume, writing a cover letter, practice interviewing skills, discuss internship opportunities.
What was the purpose of completing the Type Focus assessment?
Shows you what type of learning and working environment works best for your personality and values. It can get you started on thinking about a major that suits you.
What can you do if the class you want is full or closed?
Email the professor or department chair to request for a permission # to the class you prefer. Include the section # of the class in the email.
What is the role of your URI 101 Mentor?
To create and support involvement and engagement
What other services are available to UCAS besides Academic Advising?
Tutoring, Academic support, Writing Center, Counseling Center, New Student Program, Career Advising, Internship help
What does CCEE stand for?
Center for Career and Experiential Education
What types of gen eds should Undeclared students take?
Any kind of gen ed that interests them!
Name 2 items in E-campus that you should be aware of around registration.
Hold items and the Enrollment Date