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31-59.99 SOPHOMORE

The purpose of the sophomore plan is to provide support, assistance, and information to second year students. Sophomore students often have the following concerns:

  1. Declaring a major
  2. Tougher academic standards and increased workload
  3. Curriculum heavy on core courses, and courses becoming more challenging
  4. Increased competition for grades/Keeping in good academic standing
  5. Balancing work, academics, and social life
Assignments Date Completed
  1. To revisit Self-Assessment Surveys
    1. Develop a personalized academic plan using assessment.
      • E-LASSI
      • College Student Inventory (CSI)
      • Becks Inventories
      • Skip Downings self assessment
 
  1. To motivate students to make connections between choice of major and career path
    1. Declare a major, or be enrolled in appropriate prerequisite courses leading admission into a restricted major*
    2. Develop a life plan, including short and long term goals
    3. Use Focus to explore career options as well as a major
 
  1. To promote active learning and student responsibility
    1. To identify your learning style(s).
      • What is your preferred style?
      • What can you do if your professor does not teach in your preferred style?
    1. Investigate career opportunities compatible with your learning style
    2. Explore Experiential Learning through Cooperative Education and Internship Opportunities to continue portfolio development.
 
  1. To involve students in leadership and co-curricular activities.
    1. Identify and pursue opportunities for leadership experiences, become involved in campus and/or community activities. Student Government, Residence Life, Montclarion, club, religious organizations, etc.
    2. Human Relations + Leadership Development (HRLDA)
    3. Participate/attend a NEW activity
 

 

The following material updates the 1976 Policy Concerning Undeclared Students issued by the Vice president for Academic Affairs R.A. Lynde.

Date: December 2,2000

A student admitted as a transfer student at the sophomore standing level can remain undeclared for no more than one complete academic tear. The student must declare a major when entering her/his junior year.

Majors Requiring Chairperson’s Signature

Majors Requiring Academic Advisor's Signature

Minors Requiring Chairperson's Signature