2.  Gather forms  View unofficial transcript on Ursa  Update ISET Checklist  Update 4-year plan

3.  Pick up the forms at: › The ISET Office (McKee 227) or › Print from the ISET website (Forms)  ISET course checklist  4-year plan worksheet  GPA prediction worksheet

4.  Look on URSA to see which catalog you are in – Go to › Student Information  Curriculum Information › Current Program  Catalog Term  Read the course descriptions  Check out course prerequisites  Be aware of GPA requirements

5.  Do you have the… › Correct major? (minor if applicable) › Correct concentration? › Elementary licensure? › ESL endorsement? (if applicable)

6.  These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript  AP/IB credits  Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed

7.  Located above Courses in Progress  Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits › Credit total determines registration date  Use overall Quality Points, GPA hours, and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet  Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet  Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades

8. 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses 3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block

9.  May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits)  Application available at www.unco.edu/registrarwww.unco.edu/registrar  FORMS › Read information box on GF Application  A pplication should be turned into the Registrar’s Office prior to last the day of semester in which course is repeated › GF applications submitted after the end of term require advisor signature  Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

10.  Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript  Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

11.  ESL concentration requires › 2 years of H.S. foreign language or › 1 full year of college level foreign language › Document language background through vicky.stromberger@unco.edu vicky.stromberger@unco.edu › PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement

12.  Please see the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Course sheet  Found on ISET website  www.unco.edu/ISET/forms www.unco.edu/ISET/forms  Completed transfer credit transcript must be sent to Admissions

13.  www.unco.edu/teach www.unco.edu/teach  Very important  Required forms are available here  Check often--frequently updated

14.  See PRAXIS II on ISET website  Budget and prepare ($130)  Take one year prior to Student Teaching  Review content area information › Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science  Practice/Review material available online www.ets.org/praxis/register or bookstore www.ets.org/praxis/register  Network with each other!

15. SCED 475  must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446

16.  If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed   The waiting list is located on the PTEP website www.unco.edu/teachwww.unco.edu/teach  Put your name on the waiting list  PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a new section opens

17.  * All methods courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454)  Methods courses include : › ART 444 › CH 303 ** (may be taken during student teaching) › SES 403 › MUS 305 › TESL 370 › EDEL 450 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better) › SCED 475 › EDEL 445 & 446 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better)

18. Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454} Cumulative 3.0 GPA required for placement  Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130  Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

19.  Please look on the STE website  EDFE 130  http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements

20.  Locate your Degree Evaluation on URSA  If you have questions please print this off  Bring your Degree Evaluation to Group Advising  Your advisor will review your Degree Evaluation and answer your questions

21. › Conduct Grad Check  after completing 90 cr. › Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002  Call to make an appointment: 351-2231 › See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns  DO NOT PANIC ! › Apply for graduation - Registrar’s Office or online

22.  Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv  Valuable information for ISET major › Important dates and deadlines › Speakers and events › Volunteer opportunities › Employment opportunities

23.  Please visit the ISET Resource Library › McKee 227 (ISET Office)  Useful, current texts on: › Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, etc…  Easy check-out  Come see what is available

24.  Registration dates are based on Overall Earned Hours  To determine your total number of Earned Hours look on your URSA account  Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date  www.unco.edu  Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates www.unco.edu

25.  Registration for Summer 2010 begins April 5 › No PIN# required

26.  PTEP will register students for EDEL 453 & 454 (Student Teaching)  To sign-up for a Group Advising session: › Call the ISET Office at 351-2929  OR › Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

27. You can make an individual appointment after you have attended Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments

28.  Pat Doherty › 351-1369 › Pat.doherty@unco.edu Pat.doherty@unco.edu  Jaime Donahue › 351-1602 › Jaime.donahue@unco.edu Jaime.donahue@unco.edu