Freshman GROUP ADVISING

1. FreshmanGROUP ADVISING Fall 2012

2. University College • The ISET Major is part of University College • ISET is the largest major at UNC

3. How you prepare for Group Advising • Gather forms • View unofficial transcript on URSA • Update ISET Checklist • Meet with advisor - create a 4-year plan

4. Where do you find the forms? • Pick up the forms at: • The ISET Office (McKee 227) or • Print from the ISET website www.unco.edu/iset(Forms) • ISET course checklist • 4-year plan worksheet • Graduation Requirements Worksheet

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

6. Do you have transfer credits? • These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript • AP/IB credits • Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed • Must have ‘C’ or higher for credits to transfer • Grades do not transfer

7. Spring Registration Dates • Registration date URSA  Student tab • Determine Your Date to Register • Check your URSA account for ‘Holds’ • You will be unable to register with a ‘Hold’ on your account • Contact the appropriate office for questions regarding your specific ‘Hold’

8. Update your ISET Checklist • Check the courses you completed according to your unofficial transcript (AP/IB) or transfer cr. if applicable) • Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

9. Update your ISET Graduation Requirements • Complete the ISET Graduation Requirements Form according to your unofficial transcript • ISET Graduation Requirements Form – www.unco.edu/iset --> Forms and resources  ISET Graduation Requirements Form For transfer credits put a ‘T’ for the semester you took the class

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

11. Where are your classes located? • Carefullycheck the location of your classes • To ensure your classes are at UNC • Select Main Campus on URSA as Campus choice • DO NOT registerfor any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location • DIST = Extended Studies • {additional tuition cost}

12. Catalog • http://unco.smartcatalogiq.com/2012-2013/Undergraduate-Catalog/Undergraduate-Programs/Bachelors-Degrees/Interdisciplinary-Studies-BA-Elementary-Teaching-Emphasis-ISET-with-Elementary-KGrade-6-Licensure.aspx • Course Descriptions • Select appropriate prefix and course number • Read course description • Check out course prerequisites • Be aware of GPA requirements

13. Course Information • Some courses have unique requirements • EX: Online WEB; Hybrid; Recitation; Lab • To find out specifics about courses: • Click on the CRN # • Look at the information in Notes • It is your responsibility to be informed about the classes you choose

14. Course Information • In the Math concentration: • MATH 391spring only class • 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

15. Science Course Information • 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

16. ESL Information • TESL 101 required 0 cr. application • Packet is available on Blackboard • Take with MAS 100 or MAS 275 • 1 full year of college level Spanish • Take the Online Spanish Assessment • http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_exam.html • Additional Questions? • Contact Elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu

17. You can take courses at acommunity college • See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form • Located on the ISET website • www.unco.edu/ISET/forms • Request transcripts be sent to Admissions

18. GPA is Very Important! • 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP prerequisite courses • Junior year  3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for: • EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block • EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods • EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block • To calculate your GPA  follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet

19. Course RepeatBest way to raise your GPA • May be applied toward a course for which you want to improve your grade • Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines • Course Repeat does affect COF Stipend • Information  www.unco.edu/registrar

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

21. EDFE 110 • 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/teachwebsite • Complete requirements by due date • See website above for deadline

22. 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

23. 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, PRAXIS II, etc… • Easy check-out • Come see what is available

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

25. 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

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