PRE-ADVISING WORKSHOPS Susannah Waldrop Academic Support Center, Director
“One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Defining Preparing Promoting Building
ADVISEMENT & REGISTRATION Susannah Waldrop Academic Support Center, Director
Consider Study Abroad… International Studies 2 nd floor CLC
Roles Goals Process FAQ Checklist
Role of Advisor Educational Plan
Role of Advisor Accurate Information
Role of Advisor Maintain records
Role of Advisor Refer
Role of Advisor Be available
Who is my advisor? Myles Alexander: Math, Computer Science, and Communications Rampey Building, Room 115 Wanda Cromer – Biology & Chemistry Rampey Building, Room 116 Sherry McAdams: Education Rampey Building, Room 114 Kathy Horner: Criminal Justice and Sociology Media Building, Room 301 Hannah Terpack: Business The George, Room 153 Susannah Waldrop: Undeclared and Psychology Rampey Building, Room 121 Terri Whitaker: Nursing HEC, Room 3095 If your advisor is not listed, contact the main office of your major
Role of Student Goals
Role of Student Requirements
Role of Student Come with a plan
Role of Student Ask questions
Role of Student Communicate problems
Role of Student Check
Role of Student Know deadlines
Role of Student Be prepared and on time
Role of Student Take responsibility
Advisement October 21 st -November 1 st
Priority Registration November 4 th - November 15 th
SSC registration screens (
Registration Eligibility/Registration Time
Finding your advisor’s name
FAQ Know LIFE/HOPE scholarship guidelines Withdrawing from a course – Wed. Oct. 30 th Maintaining full-time status – 12 credit hours (i.e. housing, insurance, financial aid, etc.) Financial aid renewal for next year (FAFSA)
Log in to SSC (know your id & password) to check your registration appointment time and check for any holds on your registration eligibility Checklist for
Review your degree program checklist from the online catalog and decide on courses that are appropriate for your degree Checklist for
Make an appointment with your advisor If you have any question about your advisor, you should call or visit the department of your major Checklist for
Login to SSC on or after your assigned appointment time and register for your classes Checklist for
Spring Registration Checklist Pay fees in advance to avoid cancellation of your class schedule Start spring classes on January 13
Where to go for help Student Success Center Rampey Building Records and Registration Health Education Complex –Suite
Include an ice breaker activity Invite someone from upper division Tie into career center event / career activity Financial aid Other ideas?
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