Are you on the right path?

• I started Baruch as a Freshman before Fall 2001
• I started Baruch as a Freshmen Fall 2001 or after
• I started Baruch as a Transfer Student before Fall 2003
• I started Baruch as a Transfer Student Fall 2003 or after
  

 I started Baruch as a Freshman before Fall 2001

Freshman Year:

1. Attended freshmen orientation
2. Completed Freshmen Seminar, if not see Veronica Ingram-Henry in Student Life
3. Joined a club? Visit the 'Student Life' website.
4. Completed ENG 2100 and ENG 2150
5. Completed your math requirement
6. Reviewed your transcripts for the following:
   1. Are you on the Dean's List?
   2. Are you on academic probation? See Undergraduate Bulletin for Academic Probation Policies. You may also come to the Center for Advisement and Orientation and see an Advisor.

1. Begin registering for electives. Have you thought about a minor?
   Note: From your Elective credits, you will fulfill your Minor Requirement.
2. How did you do your first semester?  Review your transcript.
3. Start thinking about your major. Here are some things you can do:
   1. Take a Strong Interest Inventory Test online, which will help you determine your academic interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Visit the Starr Career Development Center website.
   2. Start thinking about major(s) you are interested in learning more about.
   3. Consider internship opportunities. An internship gives you real-life experience in an area in which you may eventually major in, and may also help you pursue a career in that area. Visit the Starr Career Development Center website.
   4. Consider the Study Abroad   program during your junior year.
4. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam.
5. Take and pass the CPE exam - Contact the Testing and Evaluation Office

1. Declare your official major!
2. Submit the Eligibility Review For Your Major. . If you wish to declare any other major at Baruch College, you must report to the faculty advisor in the respective department.
3. Start taking courses in your Minor/Minor Alternative?

1. Sign up for on-campus recruitment and workshops?
2. To be aware how your courses are fulfilling your degree requirements, see an advisor at the Center for advisement and Orientation.
3. File for graduation? Must apply for graduation at Registrar's Office! Review the Schedule of Classes for the Deadline dates!
4. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! We hope you enjoyed your journey through Baruch College. Visit the Baruch College Alumni Association website

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 I started Baruch as a Freshmen Fall 2001 or after

Freshman Year:

1. Dropping a course? Watch the drop deadline! (see schedule of classes for up-to-date deadline information) To officially withdraw from a course, you MUST see an advisor at the Center for Advisement and Orientation.
2. Start checking off courses included in your block program on your core curriculum sheet you received during orientation . When you pass these courses, write down the semester in which you took the course, and the grade. At that point, you can check off that course in pen.
3. Start thinking about what you wish to take next semester, choosing courses from Tier 1 and Tier 2.
4. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam. - Contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation
5. You will take a Strong Interest Inventory Test online, which will help you determine your academic interests, strengths, and weaknesses. This test will be followed up with workshops, where your test results will be interpreted for you to further help you determine eventual major and minor choices. Your registration date will be affected depending upon whether or not you attend these workshops. There will also be a Majors/Minors fair, which you will need to attend. Visit the Starr Career Development Center website.
6. Start thinking about which degree program you may wish to enter - as there are additional requirements separate from the core curriculum for each school.

1. Start thinking about major(s) you are interested in learning more about.
2. To be aware how your courses are fulfilling your degree requirements, log onto DegreeWorks Audit.
3. Start thinking about major(s) you are interested in learning more about.
4. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam.
5. Take and pass the CPE exam? - Contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation
6. Now is the time when you should start considering internship opportunities. An internship give you real-life experience in an area in which you may eventually major in, and may also help you pursue a career in that area.
7. Consider Study Abroad during your junior year.
8. Consider what you want to Minor in from Tier III
9. Submit the Eligibility Review For Your Major.

1. Consider Study Abroad during your junior year.
2. Consider what you want to Minor in from Tier III
3. Submit the Eligibility Review For Your Major.

1. Sign up for on-campus recruitment and workshops?
2. To be aware how your courses are fulfilling your degree requirements. Review your worksheet.
3. Have you filed for graduation? Must apply for graduation at Registrar's Office. Review the Schedule of Classes for the deadline dates!
4. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! We hope you enjoyed your journey through Baruch College. Visit the Baruch College Alumni Association website.

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 I started Baruch as a Transfer Student before Fall 2003

Entering Student:

1. You attended Transfer Orientation
2. Received your preliminary evaluation and/or your Official Evaluation from the Office of the Registrar.
3. Arranged to have previous colleges send official transcripts to Baruch College's Registrar's office.
4. Turned in all required immunization and residency forms.
5. Registered for courses chosen from the "you need" column on your preliminary evaluation having met the pre-requisites.
6. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam

1. Review your transcript from your first semester
2. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam.
3. Review your Baruch College transcript and check for the following:
   1. Did you make the Dean's List?
   2. Are you on academic probation? See Undergraduate Bulletin for Academic Probation Policies. You may also come to the Center for Advisement and Orientation and see an Advisor.
4. Start thinking about major(s) you are interested in learning more about. (If still undecided, find out more.)
5. Take a Strong Interest Inventory Test online, which will help you determine your academic interests and strengths and weaknesses. Visit the Starr Career Development Center website.
6. Now is the time when you should start considering internship opportunities. An internship gives you real-life experience in an area in which you may eventually major in, and may also help you pursue a career in that area.
7. Consider Study Abroad.
8. Have you taken the CPE exam? - Contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation
9. Did you receive your official transfer evaluation? If yes, Check your evaluation Contact the Center for Advisement and Orientation to schedule an appointment to review your evaluation with an advisor.
10. Have you begun your Minor/Minor Alternative?

1. Did you sign up for on-campus recruitment and workshops?
2. Have you filed for graduation? Must apply for graduation at Office of the Registrar .Review the Schedule of Classes for the deadline dates!

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 I started Baruch as a Transfer Student Fall 2003 or after

Entering Student:

1. You attended Transfer orientation
2. You attended a Transfer Student Advisement Session and completed a Program Planning Sheet along with an advisor.
3. Received your preliminary/unofficial/official evaluation.
4. Received your New Transfer Student Advisement Guide.
5. Reviewed your Undergraduate Bulletin.
6. Reviewed the Core Curriculum and the requirements needed for each of Baruch's three schools: Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, School of Public Affairs and Zicklin School of Business. Eligibility Review For Your Major.
7. Registered for courses chosen from your Program Planning forms you reviewed with an academic advisor.
8. Arranged to have previous colleges send official transcripts to Baruch College's registrar's office.
9. Turned in all required immunization and residency forms.
10. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam.

1. Continue to register for those courses from the Core Curriculum, including Tier 3, pre-business or pre-spa courses. Remember to check all courses pre-requisites.
2. If your evaluation is complete, contact the Center for Advisement and Orientation to schedule an appointment to review your evaluation and complete an worksheet.
3. Take and Pass SimNet Assessment Exam.
4. Submit your Eligibility Review For Your Major . (link)
5. Review your Baruch College transcript and check for the following:
6. Did you make the Dean's List?
7. Are you on academic probation? See Undergraduate Bulletin for Academic Probation Policies. You may also come to the Center for Advisement and Orientation and see an Advisor.
8. Take a Strong Interest Inventory Test online, which will help you determine your academic interests and strengths and weaknesses. Visit the Starr Career Development Center website.
9. Have you taken the CPE exam?  Contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation
10. Now is the time when you should start considering internship opportunities. An internship gives you real-life experience in an area in which you may eventually major in, and may also help you pursue a career in that area.
11. Consider Study Abroad.

1. Did you sign up for on-campus recruitment and workshops?
2. Have you completed all your degree requirements? Have you updated your Worksheet? Want to be sure you have fulfilled your degree requirement? Meet with an advisor one semester prior to graduating.
3. To be aware how your courses are fulfilling your degree requirements, meet with an advisor at the Center for Advisement and Orientation.
4. Have you filed for graduation? Must apply for graduation at Office of the Registrar. Please review the Schedule of Classes for the deadline dates!
5. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! We hope you enjoyed your journey through Baruch College. Visit the Baruch College Alumni Association website

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