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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='font-size:12.0pt'>CALS Students:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>As you are preparing for priority registration for Spring 2013, in consultation with your major advisors, you may find the attachments helpful. The two attachments include lists of the UA General Education Tier One and Two requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please note that in the Tier One sections students need two courses with distinct letters (i.e. RNR160D and AIS160A) to fulfill the specified category (Traditions and Cultures in the specified example). If you happen to enroll in two courses with the same letter (i.e. two 160D courses) one of the courses will count as an elective and you will still need to take another 160 course that does not end with the same letter you formally completed (not a “D” in the specified example) to fulfill the other Tier One Traditions and Cultures requirement. The attachments will provide you with additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Also, as you are preparing for midterm exams and research papers consider using the services at the Think Tank and Writing Center:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The <b>THINK TANK (<a href="http://thinktank.arizona.edu/">http://thinktank.arizona.edu/</a>)</b> is the place to go for: Math and Science tutoring, the <b>Writing Center (</b><a href="http://thinktank.arizona.edu/information/writing-center-handouts">http://thinktank.arizona.edu/information/writing-center-handouts</a><b>)</b>, Weekly Course Reviews, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Skills tutoring and so much more! The <b>THINK TANK</b> provides both FREE and fee based services to meet the diverse needs of all UA students. <b><i>Visit them at Bear Down Gym very soon</i></b> Remember, whereas high school may have focused on your skills at memorization, college is about learning <u>and</u> understanding all course material.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope your Fall term is going great thus far! If not, consult with your academic advisors soon to learn about options. Also make sure to consult with your professors. We are halfway through the Fall term and there is still time to make positive changes with your academics. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note that October 12, 2012 is the last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” with instructors permission on a Change of Schedule form. The form must be submitted to the Administration Building Room 210 no later than 4:30pm on October 12, 2012 (with instructor’s signature). Form can be found on-line at:<span style='color:#1F497D'> <a href="http://registrar.arizona.edu/registrarforms">http://registrar.arizona.edu/registrarforms</a></span> or in Forbes Room 211.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best<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><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";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:navy'>M.Ed. <br>Assistant Director - Advising, Orientation and Retention<br>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>Career and Academic Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:navy'><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></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"><br></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><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>