First-Year Advising Workshop

1. First-Year Advising Workshop Aurora University October 2012 Crouse Center for Student Success

2. What You May Be Wondering… • How do I know what classes I need to take? • Access/Read Your Program Evaluation • How do I know what classes are offered next semester? • Search For Courses On WebAdvisor • What if I’m thinking about changing my major? • Access/Read a “What If…” Program Evaluation • Who is my advisor?

3. Components of Your Degree General Education Requirements (Minimum of 30 Credit Hours) Major Requirements (35-60+ Credit Hours) Electives (Outside of General Education/Major Minor, Fun, or Scholarship Classes) Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum of 120 Credit Hours)

4. General Education Writing Intensive Sequence Math Competency Ways of Knowing

5. Writing Intensive Sequence • ENG1000: Intro to Academic Writing • If you are in this class now, you will want to take IDS1600 in the spring • IDS1600: Culture, Diversity & Expression • If you are in this class now, you will want to take ENG2010 in the spring • ENG2010: Intro to Research Writing • IDS2000: Wellness & Social Responsibility • REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS • Upper-Level Writing Intensive (WI) Course • May be a major requirement

6. Math Competency • Competency of College Algebra Required • MTH0990: Preparatory Math • If you are in this class now, you will want to take MTH1100, MTH1110 or MTH 1210 in the spring • MTH1100: College Algebra/MTH1110: Contemporary Math • Depends on major • Competency met • Elementary/Special Education Majors • MTH1210: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I • MTH1220: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II • To schedule a math placement test: • Call the Crouse Center for Student Success • 630-844-6870 • Individual appointment during regular business hours (8:00 am-5:00 pm)

7. Ways of Knowing • Knowing Ourselves & Others = Minimum 8 Credit Hours • Section A (COM, ECN, PSY, SVL, SOC, SWK) = Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section B (CRJ, HIS, LTS, MST, PSC, SBS, SPN) = Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section A or B = (If Necessary) Credits Remaining to Reach 8 Total • Our Natural World = Minimum 8 Credit Hours • BIO, CHM, NSM • Aesthetic & Philosophical Expression = Minimum 8 Credit Hours • Section A (PHL, REL) = Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section B (ART, ENG, HON, HUM, MUS, THE) = Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section A or B = (If Necessary) Credits Remaining to Reach 8 Total • REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS • Upper-Level General Education Course (3000/4000-level)

8. Ways of Knowing (In Progress) Example • Knowing Ourselves & Others = COMPLETE • Section A: PSY1100: General Psychology (4 credits), Fall 2012 • Section B: HIS1200: American History (4 credits), Fall 2012 • Section A or B = (If Necessary) Credits Remaining to Reach 8 Total • Our Natural World = IN PROGRESS • BIO1060: Human Biology (4 credits), Fall 2012 • ______________________________ (4 credits) • Aesthetic & Philosophical Expression = IN PROGRESS • Section A: PHL1200: Logic (3 credits), Fall 2012 • Section B: ______________________ (2-4 credits) • Section A or B = _________________ (2-3 credits)

9. Program Evaluation: Your Personal Academic Plan How To Find It How To Understand It

10. Finding Your Program Evaluation

11. Finding Your Program Evaluation • FOR LOG-IN HELP, CONTACT THE ITS HELPDESK AT 630-844-5790

12. Finding Your Program Evaluation • After logging in, choose the “Students” menu.

13. Finding Your Program Evaluation • Choose “Program Evaluation.”

14. Finding Your Program Evaluation • Your major should be listed in the “Active Programs” box. Choose that major to view your program evaluation with your current major.

15. Finding Your Program Evaluation • If you want to see your program evaluation with a different major, choose a new major from the dropdown box next to “What if I changed my program of study?”

16. Understanding Your Program Evaluation

17. Understanding Your Program Evaluation

18. Understanding Your Program Evaluation

19. Understanding Your Program Evaluation

20. Searching for Classes By Subject By General Education Type

21. Searching for Classes

22. Searching for Classes • Always start by choosing the Term (Spring 2013) • and Location • (AUR-Aurora-Main Campus)

23. Searching for Classes by Subject • Use the “Subjects” dropdown to search for classes for which you know the subject – • such as ENG2010, IDS1600, or major classes.

24. Searching for Classes by Course Type • Use the “Course Types” dropdown to search for General Education Areas.

25. Searching for Classes: Results

26. Searching for Classes: Important Tips

27. Putting it all Together Preparing for Your Registration Appointment Advising Worksheet

28. Expectations for Your Advising Appointment • 30 minute appointment times • Arrive at least five minutes prior to your appointment to check-in. • Remember to bring a form of identification (AU ID, Driver’s License, etc.). • If you cannot make your appointment and/or have any questions, please call the Crouse Center at 630-844-6870.

29. Expectations for Your Advising Appointment • The following forms MUST be completed prior to your advising appointment: • Registration Form (Spring) • Fill out the top portion with as much information as possible • Tuition/Fees Payment Agreement form

30. Expectations for Your Advising Appointment • Advising Worksheet • Use WebAdvisor to view your program evaluation • Use your Four Year Plan to determine appropriate courses • Visit www.aurora.edu/academics/resources/crouse-center/register.html to review resources from this session • Fill out with first and second course choices • Use WebAdvisor to make sure: • Your choices are open • Your classes do not overlap • You have completed all prerequisites

31. Advising Worksheet Example

32. Who is (or will be) My Advisor? • KRIS JOHNSON: Athletic Training, Coaching & Youth Sport Development, Fitness & Health Promotion, Physical Education • BRYNN LANDWEHR: Business Administration (Including Secondary Majors in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Technology, Marketing & Organizational Management), Computer Science, Undecided (Last Names M-Z) • MARY LOHRMAN: Disabilities Studies, Elementary Education (Last Names A-L), Nursing (Last Names A-L), Special Education, Undecided (Last Names A-L) • LAUREN LUTZ: Criminal Justice (Last Names M-Z)  • KIDADA ROBINSON: Art, Communication, Criminal Justice (Last Names A-L), Health Science, Music, Political Science, Psychology (Last Names A-L), Religion, Theatre • LANCE ROBINSON: Actuarial Science, Biology, Biology/Secondary Education, English, English/Secondary Education, History, History/Secondary Education, Mathematics, Mathematics/Secondary Education • PAT ROSCHE: Elementary Education (Last Names M-Z), Nursing (Last Names M-Z), Psychology (Last Names M-Z), Sociology, Spanish

33. What Next? • If you have a RED CARD: • Find your advisor’s table in the foyer (if you are changing your major, find your NEW advisor) • Make an appointment • Get a packet • If you have an ORANGE CARD: • Follow the directions on the card • Stop by the Crouse Center (Eckhart 310/312) to make an appointment

34. Questions? Contact Your Academic Advisor 630-844-6870 Eckhart Hall 310/312