TAMU-Blinn TEAM Program College Meeting Transition Academic Programs
Texas A&M Blinn “TEAM” Program (Transfer Enrollment at A&M) Dr. Russ Graves Dr. Karl Mooney Director of Programs Director of Advising Transition Academic Programs Transition Academic Programs Texas A&M University Texas A&M University 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Congratulations! 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Your “College” Transition Academic Programs , a unit within the Undergraduate Studies Division, provides: – Academic advising – Accurate, timely information – Administrative Support – Advocacy in support of student success in the TEAM program. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
College Meeting Overview • 8:30 – 10:00 Things you need to know before you begin • 10:00 – 10:15 Break • 10:15 – 11:30 Academic Advising Sessions 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Announcements • Please do not use cell phones or tablets • Please remain seated for the entire presentation 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Announcements • TEAM students must pay attention to twice the amount of details as most students. • You will be enrolled at 2 separate schools with 2 different sets of rules! • Repetition of important information at the A&M New Student Conferences and Blinn College Advising Days is both intentional and essential to your success. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Announcements • Your top priority is to register for Blinn courses. • Blinn courses are usually filled by the end of June. • At A&M you only need 1 course so course availability is NOT a problem. • You may have to be flexible about that that 1 course will be. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Announcements Freshmen with College Credit: • Submit your community college transcripts to both A&M and Blinn ASAP • Dual Credit cannot be awarded from a high school transcript. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Announcements • Send your AP scores to A&M and Blinn • Do not accept any AP credits until you talk with an advisor 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Announcements Freshman ( ’20) Convocation Sunday, August 28 Reed Arena - 2:30 p.m. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Purpose of the University Experience • Better understand the world • Learn to accomplish complicated tasks • Develop the ability to function as self-sufficient adults • Create lifelong learners (Note: The purpose of TEAM is to provide more students the opportunity for a four-year Texas A&M University experience.) 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
To Better Understand the World • Take advantage of study abroad opportunities while at A&M • TEAM students studied abroad in Canada (2014) and Spain (2015, 2016) 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Our Goals for TEAM Students • Facilitate students’ full admission at A&M • Help students “prepare to declare” their majors • Maximize students’ career options through careful course selection • Allow students to graduate without excessive credit hours • Excessive hours can lead to extra semesters and expenses 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Goal: Full Admission 3 Methods: 1. Transfer 2. Complete TEAM - 45 Blinn hrs/3.0 GPA - 15 A&M hrs/3.0 GPA 3. Readmission 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Plan “A” Full Admission by Transfer • Research intended major, determine prerequisite courses • DO NOT postpone Math & Science • Transfer after only 2 semesters is possible for some majors • not Business, Engineering, Biomedical Science, and others • Historically, 1/4 of TEAM freshmen transferred after 2 semesters • Plan to attend Blinn summer school next year to become more competitive • After starting in TEAM, only Blinn and A&M courses will satisfy TEAM admission requirements (no hometown summer school) • Meet regularly with an A&M Advisor 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Plan “B” Full Admission by Completing TEAM • Stay “on track” with grades and credit hours at each school • Plan to attend Blinn summer school next year • After starting in TEAM, only Blinn and A&M courses will satisfy TEAM admission requirements (no hometown summer school) • For timely graduation you need to average 15 credit hours per semester • This often equates to taking five courses per semester. • Meet regularly with an A&M advisor • It’s possible to complete TEAM early 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
What is my Major? • Major defined: A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest, and upon which a large share of the student’s efforts are concentrated • Your A&M major while participating in TEAM is “TEAM” • You will not declare a specific, degree-granting major until you are fully admitted at A&M, but you should be narrowing your choices and eventually follow the curriculum for your desired future major • At Blinn you may be asked to declare a Blinn major in the event you decide to pursue an Associate Degree • Blinn doesn’t have the same majors as A&M— choose something related to your desired major at A&M 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
There are 150+ majors at A&M • 65-85% of all college students change their majors during their academic careers! • Academic Advisors are available to assist 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Access to Majors • It is possible for TEAM students to graduate from any A&M college and department, but some are more challenging to enter than others… Plan ahead. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Advisors “Exist to Assist” • Advising = GPS • Global knowledge of Texas A&M University • Academic Majors • Policies • Processes • Positioning students to declare a major • Prerequisites, Degree Plans • Systems to help students succeed • Referrals: Academic Success Center, Student Counseling Service, Scholarships & Financial Aid, etc. 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Academic Advising • When should I meet with an academic advisor? 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Advising Locations • Blinn Advising : • Blinn Advising & Counseling Center (includes administrative services) • Tejas Center in Bryan 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Advising Locations A&M Advising (Your primary advising location) • Hotard Hall • Opposite Northgate • Near the water tower • Next to the A&M Post Office Hotard Hall 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Make an Advising Appointment • For A&M appointments go to: http://tap.tamu.edu, click on “Staff, Location, & Hours, and select “Appointment Page” • If unsure of available advising walk-in times or advising appointment times, call 979.845.5916 • For Blinn appointments go to: http://www.blinn.edu/advising/hours.html and click on “On Campus Appointments.” • If unsure of available advising walk-in times or advising appointment times, call 979.209.7250 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Communication with Advisors • The quality of the advice you get is impacted by the quality of information you provide your advisor • There are shorter waiting lines to meet with advisors in October and February • The official means of communication between students and the university is TAMU email • No Texts, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. • Always email from your TAMU email account • Always include your name & UIN 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Transition Academic Programs Website http:// tap.tamu.edu Important Notice Area 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
TAMU-Blinn TEAM Website http://blinnteam.tamu.edu/ 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Blinn TEAM Blog 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
Keys to Success • Pay attention to details • If you have to do something for one school, ask if you need to do it for the other • Read Your Email daily (A&M and Blinn) • Assemble an efficient Blinn/A&M class schedule • Attend Class • Budget Your Time / Be Disciplined • Study Effectively • Ask Questions, Seek Help 979-845-5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu, blinnteam.tamu.edu
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