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SOLS Advising Newsletter SOLS Undergraduate Advising Office (sols.advising@asu.edu) Yulong.Liu@asu.edu; Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:24 PM

SOLS Advising Newsletter

September 14, 2011

School of Life Science Ranked in Top 25

Several years ago the faculty members of various biology-related disciplines reorganized themselves into a new School of Life Sciences, which represented fresh foci, innovative linkages, and renewed energy. Those faculty members, with their tremendous creativity and enthusiasm, have now helped to move ASU into the ranks of the top 25 of all university faculties in the world in the biological sciences. You can read the full article here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/may/04/top-100-world-universityrankings-medicine-biology-psychology This is a significant achievement in light of ASUs focus and commitment to exemplary undergraduate teaching and learning and, in that context, it marks a unique and unprecedented hallmark for ASU.

Honors Student Reception

Attention Honors Life Sciences Students Please join us for an informal reception to discuss research opportunities and interests in life sciences on Thursday, September 29th from 5:00-6:30pm in Cottonwood 101-103. The SOLS Honors Student Reception is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your honors peers, School of Life Sciences faculty members, and your advisors. Youll also get to see the awesome projects your upperclassmen have done and talk to them about how to get started. Dont miss this great event with free food and a chance to get to know your honors faculty and peers! Please RSVP by Friday, September 23rd to sols.advising@asu.edu.

Facts about ASU's new academic calendar

1. Winter session has been eliminated - There will be no more 3-week classes during winter break Session A
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Lasts on 7.5 week Begins on Thursday, January 5th and ends on Friday, February 24, 2012 Drop/Add lasts ONE DAY. After January 6, getting out of a session A class will result in a "W" on your transcript Session B Lasts on 7.5 week Begins on Wednesday, February 29th and ends on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Drop/Add lasts ONE DAY. After March 1, getting out of a session B class will result in a "W" on your transcript Session C The traditional 15 week semester, with final exams at the end. Session C begins on Thursday, January 5th and ends on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Final exams will be given Thursday, April 26th through Wednesday, May 2nd

ALSO.... 7.5 week courses cover the same amount of material and require the same workload as 15 week courses - the difference is that students will be expected to master that material within half the usual time. Be aware these classes move fast! Undergraduates may take a maximum of 18 credit hours during the entire Spring term. Students are limited to 9 credit hours for each 7.5 week session, 18 hours for the 15 week session, and may not exceed 18 hours for any combination of sessions. For more information, visit the Academic Calendar Changes: Student Information website: http://students.asu.edu/calendarchanges/students.

Kaplan Practice Test

FREE Practice [GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT] 10am Saturday September 17th SCOB building (2nd floor lobby check in)

On Saturday September 17th at 10am, Kaplan is holding a FREE opportunity for students to take a practice GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT. The event will be held at Arizona State University in SCOB Building. This event is open to anyone who would like to take a practice test, even if you are not a current ASU student. Each test will last up to 3 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. After the test, one of our amazing instructors will give a short workshop on test-taking strategies and will answer any questions that you may have. This is a great opportunity for students to see how they might score on the real thing, and also to get an idea of the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. The exams will be scored and returned to students later that afternoon with comprehensive feedback about their individual performance on the test.
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To register for this free event, fill out the following INFO card downstairs in the MU at the Kaplan center OR go online and register at KAPTEST.COM look under FREE events! For additional information, visit www.kaptest.com/practice or call one of Kaplans test experts at (480) 9675898 to get enrolled in the event. Before the event, we will send you an e-mail confirming your registration and providing you with instructions for checking in on Saturday morning. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to grad, law, med, dental, optometry, or pharmacy school in the next few years!

Spring 2011 Internship Requirements

The School of Life Sciences Internship Program is designed to provide SOLS students with an opportunity to earn academic credit while developing new skills that will assist them in accomplishing their educational and career goals. All internships must be related to your academic major, and must occur outside of a university research lab. Internship Eligibility Requirements Enrolled in a School of Life Sciences degree program 2.75 GPA in major Successful completion of at least 45 credit hours Meet with Internship Coordinator by the appropriate deadlines to complete the Internship Application and enroll in the appropriate corresponding course. Deadline dates to submit all Internship materials: December 15, 2011 for Spring 2012 internships May 1, 2012 for Summer 2012 internships For more information please visit the School of Life Sciences Internship Information Page at email the Internship Coordinator directly at leah.friedman@asu.edu.

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