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First-Year Handbook, 1998

The First-Year Handbook is published by the Office of Academic Information and Publications, University of Michigan, G411 Mason Hall, (734) 764-6810; Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1027. The First-Year Handbook is intended as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the Bulletin of the College.

Welcome to LS&A: Using This Handbook

A Letter From the Director of the Academic Advising Center

A Letter From the Associate Director of the Academic Advising Center

How to Use an Academic Advisor, or Popular Myths About Advising

Orientation: The Key to Successful Course Registration

Resource Directory

Advising Center and Advisor Directory
Additional Advising Resources
Academic Resources
Learning Communities
Transition Resources

Exploring your Academic Interests

Concentration Programs

How Will College Classes Differ from High School

Course Load and Hints for Course Planning

Typical First-Term Schedules

LS&A Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Art
Bachelor of Science

English Composition
Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Race and Ethnicity Requirement
The Language Requirement
Area Distribution

Bachelor in General Studies

LS&A Rules of Interest to New Students

Frequently Asked Questions

Undergraduate Transfer to Other UM Schools and Colleges

LS&A Calendar, 1998-99

Map

The Regents of the University

Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills; Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor; Daniel Horning, Grand Haven; Olivia P. Maynard, Goodrich; Shirley M. McFee, Battle Creek; Rebecca McGowan, Ann Arbor; Philip H. Power, Ann Arbor; S. Martin Taylor, Grosse Pointe Farms; and Lee C. Bollinger, President, ex officio

Policy Against Discrimination

The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the University's Director of Affirmative Action and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, 4005 Wolverine Tower, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1281. (734) 763-0235; T.D.D. (734) 747-1388; UM Information Operator (734) 764-1817.

Students with Disabilities

The University of Michigan complies with federal and state laws which affect qualified persons with disabilities. It is the policy and practice of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts to provide equal educational opportunities for students with documented disabilities in all programs and activities, including internships and field placements. Students with disabilities who require academic adjustments are encouraged to contact their instructors at the beginning of the term to discuss their specific needs. The University's Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides assistance regarding academic, economic, social, and recreational activities to students who have disabilities. Specific services available through SSD include counseling, assistance with class room accommodations, volunteer readers and notetakers, sign language and oral interpreters, peer tutors, accessible transportation, orientation and registration assistance, special scholarships, tape recorders and talking calculators, and aids for reading and studying, such as braille and large print materials, adaptive computer technology, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf. Staff in this office also act as intermediaries and advocates for students with disabilities. To find out more about services, or to volunteer as a reader, notetaker or tutor, contact Services for Students with Disabilities, G625 Haven Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045, (734) 763-3000 (Voice/TDD). Students with disabilities may also contact the Academic Standards Board, 1255 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003, (313-764-0310)

Copyright © 1998
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
1.734.764.1817 (University Operator)

Last updated 19-May-98 at 16:30 EDT rcj