Guide to Success at City College of New York
Discover what it takes to thrive at the City College of New York, including understanding the differences between high school and college, taking responsibility for your education, utilizing resources, seeking advisement, and navigating the academic structure. Learn about academic expectations, available resources, and the diverse schools and divisions within the college.
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THRIVING AT THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Carlito Berlus, NSEC
THRIVING AT THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SUCCEED Expectations Difference between H.S. and college Being responsible/Taking responsibility O V E R V I E W Resources People and Places to help you Succeed Advisement What to expect from your Advisors Understanding the structure of your degree 2
EXPECTATIONS T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y College is not High School Difference between H.S. and college Class sizes & Format Taking responsibility for your education Classroom etiquette Technology Communication Time management Fall 2017 Academic Calendar 3
EXPECTATIONS CONTINUED T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y Regular advisement is a necessary part of college How can Advising help you succeed? Reach out when you need help Professors Advisors 4
KNOW THE RESOURCES T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y What are the resources available to you when you need help? Professors Advisors Academic resources https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/academics/support Wellness https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/services Be in the know Know how to find information Directory The Undergraduate Bulletin Bulletin Speak to your advising division 5
CCNY ACADEMIC STRUCTURE: SCHOOLS AND DIVISIONS T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y College of Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS) Colin Powell Humanities Sciences Grove School of Engineering Spitzer School of Architecture School of Education 6
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y POWELL SCHOOL (SOCIAL SCIENCES) HUMANITIES & ARTS SCIENCE ART ANTHROPOLOGY BIOLOGY ASIAN STUDIES ECONOMICS CHEMISTRY BLACK STUDIES INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE MATHEMATICS COMPARATIVE LITERATURE ENGLISH LATIN AMERICAN & LATINO STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE PHYSICS FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES HISTORY PRE-MEDICAL STUDIES PROGRAM (Any major) PRE-LAW PROGRAM (Any major) PSYCHOLOGY JEWISH STUDIES MEDIA & PUBLIC POLICY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (minor) WOMEN'S STUDIES (minor) COMMUNICATION ARTS MUSIC PHILOSOPHY THEATRE 7
THE COMPONENTS OF YOUR DEGREE T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Architecture Major Pathways 2nd Major OR Minor OR Free Electives 8
ADVISING: KNOWING WHAT TO TAKE AND WHEN TO TAKE IT T h r i v i n g a t C C N Y Pathways Checklist: (Checklist) The classes you take depend on the degree you are pursuing, NOT what you friends say. 9
CONCLUSION & REMINDER Key Points: Bring updated transcripts/APs (CN) Follow all recommendations in My City Expectations You are NO longer in H.S. Take responsibility for your education Resources Know where & how to find information Advisement You are to be advised in your division & in your major 10
THRIVING AT CCNY ADVISEMENT STRUCTURE & LOCATION A D V I S I N G A T C C N Y 11
