1. Online Advisor Training
Advising Beyond Course Selection
Online Advisor Training
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2. Advisor Training
ADVISING MISSION
Academic Success Center supports the University’s mission to provide access, opportunity, and success for all students. The Academic Success Center fulfills this mission by providing advising, academic counseling, and tutoring to support our students in achieving success at our University through graduation and beyond.
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
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This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

3. RESPONSIBILTIES? Academic Advising Integrity FERPA idea Best Practices
Advisor Training
RESPONSIBILTIES?
Advising
Retention
Financial Responsibility
Academic
Integrity
collaboration
trainings
honesty
counseling
professionalism
respect
Transfer credit
Graduation
idea
Degree Works
FERPA
NACADA
Best Practices
TOPS
Progression
persistence
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4. STUDENTSUCCESS.LOUISIANA.EDU

5. Who are you working with? Student Information
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This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Begin with Term & ID Selection
Research for a reason.

6. REGISTRATION Scheduling: Important Dates and Deadlines
ADVISOR TRAINING
REGISTRATION
Scheduling:
Important Dates and Deadlines
Request to Audit a Course
Incompletes
When should I’s be given
Permanent I (PI)
Semester extensions
Drop Dates for Semester
Resources
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This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

7. Request to Audit a Course:

8. Request For “I” Extension:

9. Request to Register Late:

10. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
ADVISOR TRAINING
STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
First-time Freshman: A first-time freshman is a student who has not previously attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or any other institution of higher learning for a regular fall or spring semester. Early Admission students will be considered first-time freshmen upon regular matriculation.
Freshman: A student who has not yet earned 30 semester hours of college credit.
Sophomore: A student who has earned at least 30, but fewer than 60 semester hours of college credit.
Junior: A student who has earned at least 60, but fewer than 90 semester hours of college credit.
Senior: A student who has earned a minimum of 90 semester hours of college credit.
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
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This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

11. Change of Major/Dropping Courses
ADVISOR TRAINING
Change of Major/Dropping Courses
Students with less than 60 credits hours or less than a 2.0 GPA, initiate a change of major and dropping courses in the Academic Success Center in 115 Lee Hall.
Students with more than 60 credit hours and greater than a 2.0 GPA, initiate a change of major in the Dean's office of the college of the new major and drop courses in the Dean’s office of the current major.
Athletes must obtain written permission from a Counselor in the Student Athlete Academic Center in advance for change of major and permission to drop courses.
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

12. Student Classification
Faculty Services – Student Information
Student Classification

13. TRANSFER CREDIT What is your role?
University Transfer Advisors:
College of the Arts: Lori Crain
College of Business: Taylor Bourgeois
College of Education: Kay Riedel
College of Engineering: Ahmed Khattab
CHEE Rafael Hernandez
CIVE Kenneth McManis
EECE Burke Huner
ITEC Shelton Houston
MCHE Sally McInerny
PETE Fathi Boukadi
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

14. University Transfer Advisors:
University College: Sue Ann Ozbirn
College of Liberal Arts: Carolyn Dural
Sally Donlon
College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions:
Nursing Michelle Weaver
HSA & HIM Cheri Domengeaux
Pre-Dental Hygiene Jami Rush
Ray P. Authement College of Science: Lee Price
Biology Pegge Alciatore
Chemistry Gus Gallo
Pre-Pharm Ryan Simon
CMPS Nona Istre
ENVS Durga Poudel
Geology Tim Deux
Informatics Sonya Hsu
Math Ross Chiquet
Physics James Dent
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

15. Transfer Admission process . . .
ADVISOR TRAINING
Transfer Admission process . . .
After online application
10 – 14 day period for admissions eligibility determination once all transcripts are received
Office of Admissions enters transfer credit from transcripts
Office of Admissions processes articulation for all courses found on the Board of Regents matrix
Academic department or Dean’s office of course is responsible for determination of University credit.
Equivalency Chart for Louisiana Schools
**Updated by the Board of Regents each year or more frequent
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

16. Permission for UL Students to enroll at another Institution:
Required Signatures

17. FINANCIAL AID Types of Aid
ADVISOR TRAINING
FINANCIAL AID
Types of Aid
Grants: Money given to students based on family financial need
Loans: Money borrowed by student or parent which must be repaid, usually with interest
Work Study: Money earned from part-time campus job. Apply in Foster Hall after award letter is received.
Limited funding at UL
Eligibility for all aid is determined by completion of the FASFA and must be renewed each academic year.
Student must meet federal financial aid satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements to maintain eligibility to continue to receive aid.
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

18. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
ADVISOR TRAINING
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
Must enroll in courses required to complete degree
Attend and complete classes to earn aid
Repay unearned portion if stop attending or resign
SAP will be checked at the end of each semester (including enrolled Summers)
Earn 2.0 semester and 2.0 cumulative GPA
Complete 67% of registered semester hours
Warning: eligible for aid; must complete requirements
Suspension: ineligible, may appeal
Probation: eligible status if appeal approved; must meet stipulations given by Appeal Committee
Appeals for failure to meet SAP are reviewed by the Academic Success Center
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The photos on this page may be replaced with photos that are more relevant to your presentation. Consistent space between your pictures, as well as your pictures being on an “invisible grid,” will make a more aethestically pleasing, cohesive design.
Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

19. ADVISOR TRAINING
TOPS
Award determined by LOSFA after high school graduation (High School Core and ACT)
Grade Point Average
Must earn 2.0 cumulative GPA after Fall semester to receive TOPS in the Spring semester
Must earn required cumulative GPA after Spring:
Opportunity-2.3 first year, 2.5 each year after
Performance/Honors-3.0 each year
Failure to earn GPA will temporarily suspend TOPS award until required GPA is achieved
Student has 2 years, must meet other requirements
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

20. TOPS RULES Continuous full time enrollment
ADVISOR TRAINING
TOPS RULES
Continuous full time enrollment
Earn 24 hours each school year
School year is August-July and includes regular Fall, Spring & Summer semesters and Intersessions
Hours earned in Advanced Placement or HS Dual-Enrolled are not applied to 24
FAILURE TO EARN 24 HOURS WILL PERMANENTLY CANCEL TOPS
All appeals for not meeting TOPS stipulations are handled through LOSFA directly
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The photos on this page may be replaced with photos that are more relevant to your presentation. Consistent space between your pictures, as well as your pictures being on an “invisible grid,” will make a more aethestically pleasing, cohesive design.
Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

21. UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL POLICY
ADVISOR TRAINING
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL POLICY
Financial Obligation Policy
Student must acknowledge before registering for each semester through ULINK
Tuition & Fee Appeal
Completed after resignation from semester
Once a past debt to the University has been sent to the Attorney General's Office for collection, a Tuition and Fee Appeal is no longer possible through the Fee Committee. Past debt is turned over 60 days after the last day of each semester.
Appeals submitted to Registrar's office
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

22. Common Registration Errors During Registration
Error Displayed
What It Means
What to Do
Classification Restriction
Course is restricted to specific student classifications (FR, SO, JR, SR), and the student’s classification does not match the required classification for the course.
Contact the department responsible for the course. If department approves, then student will be granted an override permission to be allowed to add course.
Closed Section
Course has reached enrollment capacity set by department.
Select another section that has not reached enrollment capacity. Instructions on how to add a full course after obtaining an override permission.
College Restriction
Course is restricted to students in a specific college, and the student is not listed in the required college for enrollment in the course.
Contact the college responsible for the course. A General Override card is required by the Registrar’s Office in order for the course to be added to the student’s schedule.
Corequisite Required
Course requires registration in a corequisite course at the same time.
Add both classes at the same time by entering both CRN’s on the course worksheet, then clicking Submit Changes. Instructions on how to add corequisite courses.
CRN Does Not Exist
The CRN (Course Reference Number) enter is not recognized or is invalid.  
Check the schedule of classes to get the correct CRN.
Department Restriction
Course requires permission of department.
Contact the department responsible for the course. If department approves, then student will be granted an override permission to be allowed to add course.

23. Error Displayed What It Means What to Do Duplicate Course
Course is a duplicate of another course already on the student’s schedule.
Contact the department and/or dean’s office responsible for the course. A General Override card is required by the Registrar’s Office in order for the duplicate course to be added to the student’s schedule.
Field of Study Restriction    
Course is restricted to students in a specific major/minor, and the student is not listed in the required major/minor for enrollment in the course.
Select another section that is not restricted outside your major.
Linked Course Required
Section is linked to another section of the course.  These sections must be scheduled at the same time.   Ex. CMCN 100 (lecture section/lab section)
Add both sections at the same time by checking the box for both sections (lecture section and lab section), then clicking Submit Changes. Instructions on how to add a linked course.
 Major Restriction  
Course is restricted to students in a specific major, and the student is not listed in the required major for enrollment in the course.
Select another section that is not restricted outside your major.
Permission of Instructor    
Course requires approval from the instructor of the course.
Contact the instructor responsible for the course. If the instructor approves, he or she must inform the department so that an override permission can be added to grant permission to add the course.
Pre-Requisite Error
Student is missing prerequisite course/test score.   Ex. Credit for ENGL 101 before registering for ENGL 102
Contact the department responsible for the course. If department approves, then student will be granted an override permission to be allowed to add course.
Reserved Closed
Course section is restricted to a certain number of seats for a particular student group and the student attempting to register is not a member of that group. (For example a reservation can be for Online Majors, Freshman, ect.)
Select another section of the course. 
Time Conflict
Time of course conflicts with another course on student’s schedule.
Select another section of the course, or drop the course causing the time conflict. A General Override card is required by the Registrar’s Office in order for the time conflict course to be added to the student’s schedule.

24. HELPFUL LINKS Academic Success Center Tutoring
ADVISOR TRAINING
HELPFUL LINKS
Academic Success Center
Tutoring
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Wellness Center
Academic Calendar
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Research for a reason is one of our key branding messages.
You may replace “Research for a reason.” with any of the following key branding phrases:
This is our time, and we’re determined to make the most of it.
We have a gift of bringing people together.
We’re eager to share what we’re learning.
We teach the real meaning of joie de vivre.
Our Ragin’ Cajun spirit goes beyond athletics.
Research for a reason.

25. PRESENTED BY: Lana Rodriguez Academic Success Center 51
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