Sophomore Transition Series
Part 3: Go!
It’s time to GO meet your sophomore academic advisor!
Each major will be hosting events where you can meet an academic advisor or representative from that major department, and learn about the amazing experiences you can gain from your interested academic program(s).
2020 Sophomore Transition Series Schedule
| Major | Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology (PSYC) | Psychology Research Internship Fair | March 4, 1 - 3 p.m. | Virginia Rooms A-D; Student Commons, 2nd floor, 907 Floyd Ave |
| Science (INSC) | Science Info Session | March 5, 2 - 3 p.m. | Founder's Hall, Conference Room, 1st floor, 827 W Franklin St |
| History (HIST) | History Course Fair | March 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | History Conference Room, 811 South Cathedral Place |
| Gender Studies (GSWS) | Open House | March 24, Attend one of two sessions: noon to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Cabell Library, Room 250, 2nd floor |
| Wilder School (CRJS, HSEP, URSP) | Career Employer Showcase | March 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St. |
| Forensic Science (FRSC) | Meet Your Faculty Mentor! (click to register) | March 27, 10 - 11 a.m. | Harris Hall South, 2nd floor, 1015 Floyd Ave. |
| Health Science and Exercise Science (HPEX) | HPEX Internship Fair | April 3, noon - 2 p.m. | 500 Academic Centre, Room 114, 1020 W. Grace St. |
| School of World Studies (ANTH, INTL, RELS, FREN, SPAN, GRMN) | Popcorn Social | April 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lafayette Hall, 312 Shafer St. |
| English (ENGL) | English Career Day | April 9; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Hibbs Hall, Rooms 308 and 330, 900 Park Ave. |
| Political Science (POLI) | Undergraduate Research Conference | April 10, time TBD | Richmond Salons; Student Commons, 2nd floor, 907 Floyd Ave. |
| Physics (PHYS) | Meet and Greet | April 15, 11 a.m. - noon | Honors College Multipurpose Room, 1st floor, 701 W. Grace St. |
| Biology (BIOL) | Go Bio! | April 15, noon - 1:30 p.m. | Trani Life Science Building Courtyard |
| Chemistry (CHEM) | Chemistry Open House | April 17, time TBD | Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. |
| School of Education (BSED) | Pizza, Planning & Peers | April 24, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Oliver Hall, Room 4084, 1015 W. Main St. |
| Sociology (SOCY) | Sociology Open House and/or Senior Seminar Presentations and Showcase | April 29, time TBD | Founder's Hall, 2nd Floor, 827 W. Franklin St. |
About the Ready, Set, Go! Sophomore Transition Series
Are you ready to be a sophomore?
Ready, Set, Go, is a sophomore transition series for all first-year students. In addition to one-on-one advising appointments, the sophomore transition series includes amazing opportunities to learn about:
- Financial Aid - learn about how your funding might change during your sophomore year, and learn about additional ways to finance your education to make sure you continue next fall!
- Housing - representatives from both on and off campus housing will help you learn about your living options next year.
- Career Services - Career Advisors will get you connected with career planning resources as you begin to dive deeper into your academic programs and will offer valuable tools to help you gain the experience you need to have rewarding careers!