Orientation Section 1: All Things Academic
Orientation Section 1:
All Things Academic
In this section, Walton academic advisors will teach you about advising, the Walton curriculum, degrees and majors, and important policies. You will also see a sample fall semester schedule and hear more about the Freshman Business Connections cohort.
This is the heart and soul of your academic experience at Walton, so be sure to pay careful attention.
What is Academic Advising?
Learn what academic advising is, and is not, and the expectations for both students and advisors.
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Degrees and Majors
Walton offers two degrees and multiple majors. Learn more about them in this short video.
The Walton Curriculum
Get a brief overview of all four years of the Walton curriculum and what it takes to graduate
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2023-2024 Academic Planning Guidebook
Your Fall Schedule
Explore the recommended first semester schedule for incoming freshmen.
The Walton Honors Curriculum
If you have been admitted to the Honors College and plan to join Walton Honors this fall, watch this video for information on honors requirements and your first semester.
Did You Know?
Understand academic policies related to advising including FERPA, academic integrity, and ACT 1014
7 Tips for Avoiding Freshman Pitfalls
Freshman year isn’t easy. These 7 simple tips from our Retention Team will help you start out on the path to success.
Walton Laptop Requirement
Starting in fall 2021, all incoming Walton students are required to have a personal laptop. Learn more about what we recommend in this brief video.
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Tips and Next Steps
Learn a little bit about UAConnect, removing holds on your account, using Blackboard and what you need to do next
Orientation Resources
Important Documents
Access pdf copies of all of the important documents referred to in our videos.
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