Freshman GROUP ADVISING

1. Spring 2010 Freshman GROUP ADVISING

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

3. 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 Where do you find the forms?

4. 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 Catalog

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

6. These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript • AP/IB credits • Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed • A grade of ‘C’ or higher will transfer • Transfer cr. does not calculate into UNC GPA Do you have transfer credits?

7. Located above Courses in Progress • Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits • Credit total determines registration date • Use overall Quality Points, GPA hours, and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet • Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet • Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades VIEW Unofficial transcript for Transcript Totals

8. 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses • 3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for : • EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block • EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods • EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block GPA is Very Important!

9. May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits) • Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar • FORMS • Read information box on GF Application • Application should be turned into the Registrar’s Office prior to last the day of semester in which course is repeated • GF applications submitted after the end of term require advisor signature • Keep a copy of the application for your personal records Grade Forgiveness (GF): Best way to raise your GPA

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

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

12. Carefullycheck the location of your classes • Some courses are off campus • DO NOT registerfor any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location • DIST = Extended Studies • {additional tuition cost} Where are your classes located?

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

14. EDRD 319 needs to be taken the semester prior to EDEL 350 Emergent Literacy If you are unable to register for EDRD 319, put your name on the waiting list Information for EDEL 350

15. If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed Put your name on the waiting list The waiting list is located on the PTEP website www.unco.edu/teach PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a new section opens Waiting lists

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

17. BIO 265, 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 Science Course Information

18. ESL concentration requires • 2 years of H.S. foreign language or • 1 full year of college level foreign language • Todocument language background please contactvicky.stromberger@unco.edu ESL Information

19. See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form • Found on ISET website • www.unco.edu/ISET/forms • Transcripts should be sent to Admissions You can take courses at the community college

20. www.unco.edu/teach Very important Required forms are available here Check often--frequently updated Where you can find PTEPInformation

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

22. 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 Do you know about the ISET Library?

23. Registration dates are based on • Overall Earned Hours • To determine your total number of Earned Hours look on your URSA account • Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date • www.unco.edu Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates Fall Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours

24. Registration for summer 2010 begins April 5 • No PIN# required Summer Registration

25. Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session: • Call the ISET Office: 351-2929 • OR • Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227 Sign-up for yourGroup Advising Session

26. 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 Final Notes

27. Pat Doherty • 351-1369 • pat.doherty@unco.edu • Jaime Donahue • 351-1602 • jaime.donahue@unco.edu ISET Advisors McKee 227 351-2929