You should see your advisor frequently, ideally during your first, third, fifth, and seventh semesters since courses which involve foreign language, the sciences, American Institutions, history, and arts and humanities require careful planning. Choose a specialization early so that you can take the correct prerequisites. The portfolio is a graduation requirement. It is introduced in LS 300. Advice on the portfolio is available in the newsletter, workshops, LS 498, and from advisors.
Samples are available.
The portfolio must be checked by your advisor and submitted to the Test Office with a fee on or before the fifth Monday of your final semester. Courses which include portfolio samples should be completed prior to the final semester. If not completed during the year, should be completed during summer or winter session. You must satisfy the EPT, ELM, lower division writing competency, and math competency requirements before registering for Rhetoric and Writing or Mathematics courses. Advisors have current information on how best to satisfy competency requirements.