Freshmen Orientation (1011)

Ag 1011 is the freshmen orientation course for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Every freshman that comes to OSU is required to take a freshman orientation course. As stated above, Ag 1011 is the course for CASNR freshmen. Ag 1011 meets twice a week during the first eight weeks of the fall semester.

Upon completing this course, each student should have:

• established beneficial relationships with faculty, staff and fellow students
• learned more about the various student organizations in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
• accepted major responsibility for his/her learning and academic success
• Developed skill sand strategies for achieving academic success (study skills, effective note-taking, test-taking, etc.)
• increased his/her comfort level relative to participating in small group discussions/activities
• developed academic and personal goals and established time management strategies for more effective time utilization
• increased his/her awareness of student services and University resources (Library, Career Services)
• developed strategies to effectively meet the challenges associated with making the transition from high school to college
• been stimulated to think more critically and creatively, and
• Had fun and enjoyed the class.

All students will be assigned to a small group led by a CASNR Student Academic Mentor. At specified times during the course, students will meet with their small group; small group discussion and (or) activities will be led by the SAM. This is a unique characteristic of this course that many CASNR students truly enjoy!