Class of 2010
Opportunities of Interest to Sophomores

Many academic decisions and choices are made during the sophomore year. Academic planning, not just random course selection, is very important. Taking advantage of leadership development opportunities, participating in community service, or getting involved in student organizations may be helpful, too. The resources and topics listed below will assist students with collecting accurate information, evaluating their interests, using resources, and moving forward with choosing a major.

• Faculty/Sophomore Supper Series
  Enoy a three-course meal and talk with a professor about his or her research and teaching.

• Career Resource Center
  As sophomores plan their academic programs, help with understanding interests, skills and values as they relate to the world of work is available here.

• Community Service Work

• Credit Analysis Report (e-portfolio)
  The credit analysis is a review of a student's academic record that shows progress towards meeting graduation requirements with regard to credits and other academic regulations. It is a tool to monitor oversubscription and flags potential problems that may affect a students eventual completion of graduation requirements. It does not address major requirements.

• Dana Fellowship Information
  Learn about summer fellowships for students on financial aid.

• Dean for the Class of 2010, Marina Melendez
  The class dean supports students as they develop educational goals and make progress toward meeting the graduation requirements. She has drop-in hours daily and is available for individual appointments.

• Department and Program Experts for Advising

• Domestic Study Programs (Non-Resident Study)
  Students who may want to study at another college or university during their junior year, should explore options and meet the application deadlines during the sophomore year. Application for an academic leave of absence: Also, information about the Twelve College Exchange Program

• General Education Report (e-portfolio)
  Students are encouraged to bring breadth to their programs of study through the Gen Ed Expectations. The General Education Report shows the status of a students compliance with Gen Ed expectations.

• Health Education: WesWell
  This resource promotes good health of mind, body, and spirit.

• Office of Behavioral Health for Students
  This office provides individual and group psychotherapy; workshops and clinics on a variety of topics such as inter-personal relationships, stress management, alcoholism, etc.

• Leave of Absence Application
  An academic or non-academic leave of absence application is available for students who request time away.

• Major Declaration Guide
  Students declare a major in the second semester of their sophomore year. The deadlines to submit the Major Declaration Card are October 19, 2007 for students who are second semester sophomores in the fall, and March 7, 2008 for students who are second semester sophomores in the spring. Major Declaration packets are distributed early in the spring term.

• Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
  This mentoring program supports students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups interested in pursuing careers as scholars and university teachers in selected fields of study.

• Pre-Law Advising
  Students considering law school and the legal field should consult with an advisor in the Career Resource Center.

• Pre-Med Advising
  Students interested in attending medical, dental, or veterinary school should talk with a health professions advisor available in the Career Resource Center.

• Study Abroad
  Students wishing to study at non-U.S. universities should review the programs available at the Office of International Studies.

• University Major
  This Major is an interdisciplinary program of study designed by the student and sponsored by at least three faculty members.

• Venture Consortium Programs
  For students who are thinking of taking time off, College Venture offers experiential opportunities and access to the jobs listed with the College Venture Job Bank. (These are short-term job opportunities in the non-profit, private, and government sectors, with a particular emphasis on socially-responsible organizations.)

Many opportunities are available for sophomores (such as individual tutorials, leadership development, getting involved in student organizations, and others). For more complete information about student resources, go to: http://www.wesleyan.edu/student/