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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Greetings Agvisors:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I know many of you have already met with various STU 210 transfer students. Please note that the students will have to complete the on-line Academic Tour via the Next Steps Center in order for them to end up with an enrollment appointment during the Spring 2012 priority registration.  The Academic Tour will be available starting this <b>Monday October 17</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>For the major departments that are completing the one-on-one orientation with the students, make sure you submit the Advising Verification form (refer to attachment) to Forbes 211 or send Kyle Sharp or myself an email with the student name, ID and date they met with you. If they are STU 210 please indicate that as well on the form or via email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>All transfer students should be receiving the CALS Transfer packet by you (if you are a major listed as completing the orientation at the department level) or by OAP when they  meet with Kyle or myself.  Below is the message students are getting via the Next Steps Center as to how to complete the Transfer Orientation for CALS.  CALS Transfer packets are available in Forbes 211 for pick up (or delivery, just let us know how many copies you would like and we will deliver them to you). </span><span style='font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D'>J</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Keep me posted if you have any questions via email, by phone at 621-3611, or in person at Forbes 211.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:red'>CALS New Transfer Student Orientation information:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Welcome to the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences! <br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To complete the New Transfer Student Orientation for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences follow the steps below. Depending on your major you will need either one or two appointments.<br> <br><b>First complete the Math Placement Exam on-line (if applicable). Failure to complete placement exam will prevent you from registering for Math and basic Science courses (i.e. chemistry and biology). </b>Information is available via the Academic Tour. <br> <br>The following majors need <b>one</b> appointment with the major advisor. When you call to schedule the appointment please indicate the appointment is for the New Transfer Student Orientation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agribusiness Economics and Management 520.621.2544 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Animal Sciences 520.621.5663 or 520.621.3601 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Environmental and Water Resource Economics 520.621.2544 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Family Studies and Human Development 520.621.1295 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Microbiology 520.626.1611 or 520.621.3058 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Nutritional Sciences 520.626.3504     <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Retailing and Consumer Sciences 520.621.1295 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Veterinary Sciences 520.626.1611 or 520.621.3058 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>No Major Selected in Agriculture and Life Sciences 520.621.3616 <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The following majors need <b>two</b> appointments. One with the major advisor and the other with Academic Programs. Meet with major advisor first, then Academic Programs preferably on the same day.  To schedule with Academic Programs call 520-621-3616. When you call to schedule the appointment(s) please indicate the appointment is for the New Transfer Student Orientation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agricultural Technology Management and Education 520.621.1523 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Crop Production 520.621.1582 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Environmental Sciences 520.621.9308 or 520.621.7226 or 520.591.4019 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Natural Resources 520.621.7260 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Plant Sciences 520.621.1582<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>General questions can be directed to Academic Programs at 520.621.3616 or in person at Forbes 211.  Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!<br><br>Office of Academic Programs Advising Staff * College of Agriculture and Life Sciences <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:red'>End of message<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Friday!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nancy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:navy'>Nancy G. Rodriguez-Lorta</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:navy'>,</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'> <span style='color:navy'>M.Ed. <br>Assistant Director - Advising, Orientation and Retention<br>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>Office of Academic Programs<br><br>University of Arizona<br>Forbes Bldg. Rm. 211<br>PO Box 210036<br>Tucson, AZ 85721-0036<br>(520) 621-3616<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:navy'>Fax: (520) 621-8662<br><u><a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/oap"><span style='color:blue'><br></span></a></u>Twitter: @CALS_UA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:navy'>cals.arizona.edu/academicprograms/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>