University of Rochester Sophomores

Sophomore Checklist

Talk to your faculty adviser or a CCAS or OMSA counselor or a professor you’ve had for a courseUse “Major Decision,” available at CCAS — a workbook to guide your decision-making process
Learn about departments and majors from undergraduate academic councils
Go to departmental and program events
Talk to UR graduate students in areas that interest you
Seek advice from undergraduate advisers in majors you are considering
Use the Majors & Minors page to find out more information--http://www.rochester.edu/College/majors.html
Visit departmental websites — http://www.rochester.edu/College/departments.html
Attend How to Declare Your Major: Thursday, October 25, 5 – 6 pm, Wilson Commons
Attend Advising & Cluster Fair: Wednesday, November ????, 12-1:30 pm, Wilson Commons

Set up a research project or an independent study with a professor; plan now for next term
Attend special talks, colloquia, seminars — offered through departments, programs, and institutes
Consider an internship — for credit or for pay; attend Fall Career & Internships Day: Wednesday, October 17, 1- 4:00 pm Wilson Commons
Check out the Humanities Project: http://www.rochester.edu/College/humanities/
Come to the Gandhi Birthday Celebration - October 2 from 4-6pm in the Hirst Lounge
Attend an externship orientation session and explore your career interests through this one or two-day shadowing experience—http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/externship/externship.html

Find out about your academic options

Study Abroad — attend an upcoming info session: see http://www.rochester.edu/College/abroad/programs/schedule.html for the meeting schedule
Certificate Programs: Management Studies, Int'l Relations, Asian Studies, Biotechnology, translational
Senior Scholars: craft a unique senior-year program of independent study, research, creativity
Take 5 Scholars & KEY program— learn more at an upcoming info session: see http://www.rochester.edu/College/CCAS/information.html for the meeting schedule
Fellowships — find out what they are and how to win one; info sessions 9/14 & 10/25
Warner & Simon School joint programs: 3-2, 4-1, 5th year in teaching
RCIL

Become a Workshop Leader, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, or Writing Fellow
Gain research experience: ask your professors about academic year and summer programs, here and elsewhere
Apply for a leadership role — in Student Government or as an RA, D’Lion, Peer Adviser, Freshman Fellow
Attend a Skills for UR Leaders session — http://www.rochester.edu/college/rccl/leadership/skills

See your professor (really) or your TA; join a workshop or study group
Get help from Learning Assistance Services, Lattimore 107: notetaking & study skills, time management, disability support
Visit the Career Center — it's located in Meliora Hall
Stop into Academic Support (CCAS) for advice on just about EVERYTHING; walk-in hours: M-F 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-3:30 p.m., Lattimore 312
Look up answers in the Adviser Handbook — it’s on the CCAS website: http://www.rochester.edu/College/CCAS
Use the confidential services of the University Counseling Center: 5-2361 or 5-3113
Contact the Dean of Sophomores: vicki.roth@rochester.edu

Check out your class website—http://sa.rochester.edu/2010/
Take a look at the Campus Club Connection at http://www.rochester.edu/living/organizations
Visit the Common Connection: Wilson Commons 201
Talk to a hallmate or classmate whose background is different from yours
Attend at least one of UR’s cultural events or unique traditions
Talk to a professor: your adviser, one of your professors, ANY faculty member
Get involved in student life — attend Activities Fairs: Friday, September 7, 3-4:30 p.m., Dandelion Square and Friday, January 18, 3-4:30 pm, Wilson Commons
Celebrate your faith & learn about others
Volunteer — any where, any amount of time you can spare; visit Rochester Center for Community Leadership, Wilson Commons 5th floor,for more info

Visit the Common Connection for everything that’s happening off campus
Use your RED discount at local businesses — http://www.sa.rochester.edu/RED
Check out a concert at Eastman, an exhibit at Memorial Art Gallery or a movie at the George Eastman House
Take the bus: the bus schedules are easy. The Red, Green, and Blue lines are free to UR students
Read City Newspaper, FREETIME Magazine, Democrat & Chronicle & other local publications for news and listings
Get involved with the local sports scene; take in a Red Wings, Amerks, Nighthawks, or Rhinos game.
Post a ride or find a ride on Roadtrip--http://www.sa.rochester.edu/roadtrip
Explore the city of Rochester by getting a Zip Car membership, http://www.zipcar.com/rochester/