Freshman GROUP ADVISING Fall 2009

How you prepare for Group Advising Gather forms View unofficial transcript Update ISET Checklist Update 4-year plan

Where do you find the forms? 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

Catalog 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

Look at your Unofficial Transcript on URSA Do you have the… ◦ Correct major ? (minor if applicable) ◦ Correct concentration ? ◦ Elementary licensure ? ◦ ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)

Do you have transfer credits? These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript AP/IB credits Contact Admissions { } if credits are not listed

Look at your Transcript Totals Look at your Transcript Totals Located above Courses in Progress Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits ◦ Credit total determines registration date for spring semester 2010

GPA is Very Important! 2.75 cumulative GPA is needed to register for many PTEP courses 3.0 cumulative GPA is required the semester prior to: Literacy Block Student Teaching Block * To calculate your GPA  Follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet

Grade Forgiveness: Best way to raise your GPA May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits) Application available at Submit application to Registrar’s Office prior to DROP deadline of semester course is retaken Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

Update your ISET Checklist Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

Update your 4-Year Plan Include classes you plan to take next semester Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising

Where are your classes located? Carefully check the location of your classes Some courses are off campus ◦ DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location ◦ DIST = Extended Studies  {additional tuition cost}

Course Information MATH 391, MATH 395 & MED 381 are fall only classes ◦ In the Math concentration FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121 ◦ In the Language Arts concentration PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

Science Course Information BIO 265 and SCI 265 and ESCI 265 ◦ You must register for the Lecture (3-4 cr) ~AND ~ ◦ You must register for the Lab (0 cr) ** Submit both CRN numbers at the same time

ESL Information ESL concentration requires ◦ 2 years of H.S. foreign language or ◦ 1 full year of college level foreign language ◦ To document language background please contact

You can take courses at the community college See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form  Also - found on ISET website  Transcripts should be sent to Admissions

Where you can find PTEP Information Very important! Required forms are available here Check often--frequently updated!

Are You on the Listserv? Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv Helpful information for ISET major ◦ Important dates and deadlines ◦ Speakers and events ◦ Volunteer opportunities ◦ Employment opportunities

Do you know about the ISET Library? 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!

Sign-up for your Group Advising Session Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session: ◦ Call the ISET Office:  OR ◦ Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

Spring Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours 11/13Freshmen29-15 cr 11/16Freshmen14-1 cr 0 hours completed 11/17FreshmenS-V 11/18FreshmenE-H 11/19FreshmenI-M 11/20FreshmenA-D 11/23FreshmenW-Z 11/24FreshmenN-R

Final Notes 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

ISET Advisors McKee ISET Advisors McKee Pat Doherty ◦ ◦ Jaime Donahue ◦ ◦