SPRING 2012 Freshman GROUP ADVISING

To Do List - prior to Group Advising  Complete new ISET Graduation Requirements Form according to unofficial transcript  ISET Graduation Requirements Form – --> Forms and resources  ISET Graduation Requirements Form  Update your four-year plan  Check URSA account for ‘Holds’ and registration date  Check for transfer credit accuracy

Course Repeat Best way to raise your GPA Only the most recent repeated course grade and credit is calculated toward GPA All grades remain on the transcript Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines Grade Replacement does affect COF Stipend Information  Information 

Where are your classes located ? Carefully check the location of your classes To ensure your classes are at UNC  Select Main Campus on URSA as Campus choice  DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location  DIST = Extended Studies  {additional tuition cost}

Important Information – CRN# You are encouraged to check out the CRN# for classes Valuable information can be found by clicking on the CRN# for any class:  Location, days, times class meets on campus  Prerequisites  Method of instruction  Required fees, field experience hours, etc…  Notes specific to the course  Link to view the catalog entry for the course

Course Information Please click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites and information Especially: FILM 120, GEOG 390 ART Concentration – contact regarding classes *PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

ESL Information TESL 101 is required - 0 cr. application  Packet is available on Blackboard or in the Hispanic Studies Office – Candelaria 0295 Take TESL 101 with MAS 100 or MAS 275  1 full year of college level Spanish - required  Take the Online Spanish Assessment  html html  Additional Questions?  Contact

Courses at the community college See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form  on the ISET website and in the ISET office   Grade of ‘C’ or higher transfers  Transfer credits do not affect UNC GPA Transcripts should be sent to Admissions

EDFE 110 Register for EDFE 110 (prerequisite for PTEP courses) after completing 15 cr. 0 credit course with no scheduled meetings Print Checklist from websitewww.unco.edu/teach  Complete requirements by due date  See website above for deadline

Reading Minor It is easy to add a reading minor with the following courses: EDRD 314 (required for ISET major) EDRD 319 (required for ISET major) EDRD 340 EDRD 410 (option in the language arts concentration) EDRD 411 (prerequisite – EDRD 410) One of the following:  COMM 223 (option for area 7 – LAC)  COMM 350  EED 342

Summer Registration Registration for summer 2012 begins April 2  No PIN# required  If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding

Teacher Employment Days Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 5 & 6 More than 100 school districts from approximately 14 states will be represented First-hand opportunity to observe the process of teacher candidate interviews Volunteers are needed in numerous areas:  Greeting  Refreshments  Directions/information * Details will be sent via the Listserv

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