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Advising FAQ
Who
is my Advisor?
Go to this link http://www.uwlax.edu/stuinfo.html
and click on the check adviser and major link.
Where
is the IS Department located on campus?
We're on the second floor of the Wing Technology
Center.
Where
can I find the course requirements for the IS major?
Use the Program
link at the bottom of this page. This will take you to the IS section
of the online undergraduate catalog.
What
are the critical benchmarks in the IS program?
First, students should be accepted into the CBA
by the end of the sophomore year. Second, two writing emphasis courses
must be completed, one at the 200 level or above, and one at the 300
level or above. Third, at least 40 credits
must be earned at the 300/400 level to graduate. Fourth, a credit
check should be completed with Amelia Dittman in the CBA before
the first semester of the senior year to be sure students are on track
to graduate.
What
are the requirements for admission to the College of Business Administration?
Follow this link to the CBA website http://www.uwlax.edu/ba/undergrad/precore.html
. Your advisor should help you plan to meet the
requirements in a timely manner. Appointments can also be made with
Amelia Dittman in the CBA office to complete a credit check. By completing
a credit check, students can find out if they are on track for CBA admission.
When
do I apply to the CBA?
You can apply to the CBA after completing ECO
110 & 120, ACC 221 & 222, and MGT 205 with a grade of C or better,
and all but two of the remaining six pre-business core courses (BUS
230, I-S 220, ENG 110, MTH 175, MTH 205,
C-S 101/120). Also see the CBA
website for more information.
What
are the requirements for completing an internship for credit?
To receive credit for an internship in the CBA,
students must first complete all professional core courses except MGT
393 and MGT 449. For more information on internships check out the Career
Services page.
What
types of jobs do IS majors enter?
Computer programmer/analyst, end user consultant, software tester, Web
designer/developer, database programmer, microcomputer specialist, network
administrator, and others.
Where
can I find information on transferring to or from UW-L?
Check out the TIS
page and the UW-L
admissions page. Information on filing a transfer credit appeal
can be found on the UW
system academic affairs page.
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