will prepare students for medical school. Students should also contact their major departments for guidance in completing the Bachelor degree.
Pre-Pharmacy Advisors:
Dr. John Lynch, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Deborah Kreiss, Department of Biology
Dr. Steve Symes, Department of Chemistry
Pre-Dental Advisors:
Dr. Deborah Kreiss, Department of Biology
Dr. Ethan Carver, Department of Biology
Dr. Timothy Gaudin, Department of Biology
Dr. Douglas Kutz, Department of Chemistry
Pre-Medicine Advisors:
Dr. Manuel Santiago, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Kyle Knight, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Ethan Carver, Department of Biology
Dr. Timothy Gaudin, Department of Biology
Dr. Margaret Kovach, Department of Biology
Dr. Deborah Kreiss, Department of Biology
Dr. Sean Richards, Department of Biology
Pre-Medical Technology Advisor:
Dr. Henry Spratt, Department of Biology
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advisor:
Dr. Ethan Carver, Department of Biology
Advising for Students Who Have Declared a Major
Students who have declared a major should seek regular advising from their major department or their college. When a student declares a major, he or she should meet with the Department Head to be assigned to an advisor.
Advising for Students Enrolled in the Honors Program
Because students enrolled in the University Honors Program (UHON) must complete a unique curriculum, they are advised by members of the Honors Program staff as well as by the faculty of their major departments.
Freshman honors students are required to meet with a program advisor each semester to review their goals and academic progress and to plan schedules for subsequent semesters. Sophomore, junior, and senior honors students are strongly encouraged to schedule advisement and review sessions with the staff. Each semester, the Honors Program Director reviews the academic progress and standing of all students in the program and meets with students to discuss areas of concern.
In addition, all honors students enroll in one of four special advisement courses (UHON 100, 200, 300, or 400), which offer information on academic and career planning, unique opportunities to enhance students' educational experiences, and university resources appropriate to the student's class level and goals.
Advising for the Student Athlete
Students who are members of University varsity sport teams should seek the advice of their major department and the athletic academic advisor to ensure they remain eligible to participate in their sport.
Advising for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities should follow the regular advising procedures described above. During the advising process, the student should ensure that the advisor understands the accommodations that the student requires and that the course schedule reflects these needs. Students and advisors are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Students with Disabilities should specific questions about the student's needs arise.
General Rules and Guidelines Related to Selecting Courses
This section reviews the general guidelines students should follow when selecting courses. Other sections of this catalog present more specific rules and regulations regarding specific degree requirements.
Classification of Students
The University classifies undergraduate students as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors according to the number of credit hours the student has completed. The student's classification determines the level of course for which the student may enroll. The following table presents the relation between class standing and semesters hours completed.
| Freshman | 0-23 semester hours |
| Sophomore | 24-59 semester hours |
| Junior | 60-89 semester hours |
| Senior | 90 or more semester hours |
Course Numbers and Levels
The course number represents its appropriateness for a student's classification. The following table presents the course levels and corresponding classification of students who should enroll in the courses.
| Course Numbers | Level |
|---|---|
| 000-099 | Activity, service or noncredit courses. Students may count no more than eight hours of S grade in courses in this group toward a degree. |
| 100-199 | Primarily for freshmen but may be taken by sophomores and juniors. The faculty recommend that seniors do not enroll in these courses. |
| 200-299 | Primarily for sophomores but open to juniors and seniors. |
| 300-399 | For juniors and seniors. |
| 400-499 | For seniors and graduate students. When taken for graduate credit, the letter G will precede the credit hours. |
| 500-799 | Restricted to graduate students. Courses at this level cannot be used for an undergraduate degree. |
In special circumstances a student may register for a course at a level above his or her classification in accordance with departmental policy and with the recommendation of the advisor. Freshmen may not register for 300- and 400-level courses without the approval of the department that houses the course. First Place provides a form for this approval.
