GROUP ADVISING INFORMATION FOR SOPHOMORES 30-59 EARNED CREDITS Fall 2018

Sophomore Advising: Fall 2018 Sign-up for Group Advising using the link that was emailed to you on February 9th Please be prompt Update Graduation Requirement Form prior to appointment Review your academic progress on Degree Works Watch the Sophomore Power Point prior to your appointment

To Do List Before Group Advising: Update your four-year plan Check URSA account for “Holds” and your registration date Note: “Holds” may prevent registration Check for transfer credit accuracy

COURSE INFORMATION: Please click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites, co-requisites, and information SCI 265 and SCI 266: You must register for the specific linked lecture (4 cr.) AND specific linked lab (0 cr.). Click on the CRN for the specific Lecture/Lab combination. Submit both CRN numbers at the same time to register

CLD Academic Track Information: TESL 101 is the required (0 cr.) application for CLD Endorsement Take TESL 101 with MAS 100 or MAS 275 TESL 101 Packet is available on Canvas or the Hispanic Studies Office located in Candelaria 0295 One full year of college level foreign language required (Spanish recommended) *Options: SPAN 101 and 102 (5 cr. each) or SPAN 103 and 104 (3 cr. each) Please take the Online Spanish Placement Assessment http://www.unco.edu/hss/hispanic-studies/spanish-placement-exam/ Additional Questions???? Please call Hispanic Studies at 970-351-2811

Where are your classes located? Check carefully for the location of your classes To ensure your classes are at UNC. . . Classes should be located in a UNC building with a room number DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV, OR COSP as the location DIST = Extended Studies: additional tuition cost

GPA IS VERY IMPORTANT! Please take your grades seriously! There are two cumulative GPA checkpoints in the Elementary Education program: Students need a 2.75 cumulative GPA for these classes: EDF 370, EDEL 350, and PSY 347 (2) a 3.0 cumulative GPA for your last two semesters which include your second Practicum and Student Teaching The more credits you accumulate, the harder it is to raise your GPA with a semester of classes The most practical, efficient, and least stressful strategy is to earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA early in your college career and maintain it throughout your studies

Grade Replacement BEST Way to Raise Your GPA Complete Grade Replacement Application prior to semester’s drop deadline Form is available on Registrar’s website Information: www.unco.edu/registrar Once the new grade is posted, the first grade is removed from your GPA (but does remain on your transcript) Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines Grade Replacement may affect Financial Aid and does affect the COF Stipend

Community College Courses: View the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form available on the ELED website or in the ELED office http://www.unco.edu/cebs/teacher-education/undergraduate- programs/elementary-education/advising/forms-resources.aspx It can also be found on the Registrar’s home page at: http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Transfer/Articulation .html Grade of “C” or higher transfers to UNC Transfer credits do not affect your UNC GPA All Transcripts should be sent to the Registrar’s Office

Final Notes… You can make an individual appointment after you have attended Group Advising if you have questions or wish to discuss issues privately. No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments.

How to Get Your PIN? Attend Group Advising Write down your PIN Register on designated date (earned hours-check on URSA)

Elementary Education Advisors: Jaime Donahue 970-351-1602 Jaime.Donahue@unco.edu Liz Osborn 970-351-4287 Elizabeth.Osborn@unco.edu *Advisors are located in McKee 216 and appointments can be made by calling the STE Office at: 970-351-2908