Four Year Career Plan
Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / SeniorFreshman Year
Enroll in Freshman SeminarMeet and develop relationships with faculty, advisors and mentors
Learn the academic system; study SSU Catalog & Class Schedule
Explore major choices
Choose GE and other exploratory courses with an Advisor
Investigate Tutorial Program at Educational Support Services
Improve study skills; consider University 103 courses
Meet with Advisor to plan schedule for next semester
Sophomore Year
Take prerequisite courses for your majorChoose GE and other exploratory courses with an Advisor to help decide on major
Discuss major selection with an Advisor
Plan semester by semester courses for major with Faculty Advisor
Consider Study Abroad or National Student Exchange for Junior year
Meet with an Advisor to consider long- range plans & schedule for next semester
Attend "Choosing a Major" workshop or consider taking Career/Life Planning Univ. 237
Junior Year
Begin Upper Division GE CoursesTake core courses in Major
Declare a Minor, if desirable, or take electives to support your Major
Research graduate school options & attend Grad School Fair and workshop in October
Develop plans with your Advisor for an Internship in your field of interest
Meet with Advisor to plan schedule the senior year and/or graduate school
Consider a senior project to focus in depth on an interest
Senior Year
Complete Major and GE requirementsApply for graduation at 90 units
Apply to Graduate Schools or plan job search with Faculty Advisor and/or Career Advisor
Consider a post-baccalaureate internship after graduation to build skills & experience
Graduate!!!
--updated 2/17/05