Author: Judy Burl

2020 Spring Advising Series

Spring Advising Meeting Videos are ready!

Have your flowchart handy and go to appropriate link. Prepare for registration of next set of classes and plan for next two+ semesters.

First-year and new transfer students who began Fall 2019 or Spring 2020:

Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors not yet graduating: Prepare for 3rd/4th/5th years:

How to transfer credits from elsewhere one-page instructions pdf.

How to read your Degree Audit Report

Co-op: how to take a co-op semester.

Calculus I, II grades, Physics 1, and rumors

There are “rumors” and misinformation flying around about grades and what is considered “passing”, especially for Calculus II (MA2160) and Calculus I (MA1160/1161) and University Physics I (PH2100)

Please call, email or meet with your academic advisor if you are concerned or affected by these situations. DO NOT listen to advice from friends and roommates, especially those in other majors. Pay close attention to emails regarding physics and the calculus 1 grade, and those from your advisor, instructors and the Dean of Students Office.

Get to know the university policy on grades and what they mean.

1) It is rumored that a “C” grade or higher is required to pass Calculus II, MA2160, and/or move on to subsequent courses. Fact: “D” or higher is a passing grade. A course with a “D” grade should be carefully considered for a repeat, especially calculus, but know that is is not required to repeat it. Consult with your academic advisor if you are considering repeating a course.
2) Rumor: You cannot take Physics 1 if you earned less than a C in Calculus 1. Fact: Students who earned a CD or D in Calculus 1, can take Physics 1, but must also take PH2110, the Physics 1 workshop, and Calculus II, and can take ENG1102. If you decide to repeat Calculus 1, then you will take University Physics 1 and Calc II (MA2160) and ENG1102 later. You can take the Physics 1 lab either way, PH1100.
3) Fact: Mechanical Engineering majors must earn a C grade or higher in Calculus II (MA2160) in order to move onto their Statics course, MEEM2110. This does not apply to Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering majors.
Please involve your academic advisor for help with planning and knowing all of your options so that you do not get off track from where you can be or should be.
It is very important to understand your own situation. As always, please contact the academic advisor if you have questions or are unsure what to do.
Judy and Liz 1/7/2020

How to Register in Club Sports (PE0330 and PE0430)

Yes! You can use your qualifying club sports as co-curricular credits. This does require an approval process.

If you want to register in PE 0330 (club sports) or PE 0430 (club sports leadership), fill out this Google Form with the info about your club. The Student Leadership and Involvement (formerly Student Activities) office will approve/reject it from there.

Minor in Electrical Engineering (EE Minor)

This Worksheet for the EE minor is helpful for planning to meet the minor requirements.
Feel free to review the EE focus area courses for ideas of courses that you may prefer to choose for the minor.

Contact: Judy Burl, jmburl @mtu.edu, EERC 131 for advice on completing the Minor in Electrical Engineering.

Notes:
1. Each minor must include at least 9 credits upper division coursework taken at MTU.
2. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for minor coursework.
3. Some prerequisite coursework may not apply to the EE minor. (Ex. CS)

Refer to the university minor information and requirements here.