Succeed with Academic Resources at SDSU

1. Success, It’s What YOU Make It! Heather LaPerle College of Business Academic Advisor

2. Who Are We? • Heather LaPerle, Peer Advisor Coordinator and Academic Advisor for College of Business • Janet Abbott, Director of Student Success Programs including Compact Scholars Program • Jaclyn Hugg, Student Success Advisor • Christiana Bashian, Graduate Assistant

3. How is Your Semester Going? • Do you know what grades you are getting? • Have you gone to Professor’s Office Hours? • Have you visited the Academic Advising Center? • Have you talked to your Major Advisor? • Have you used on campus Tutoring? • Recommendation: Complete the CSP AcademicProgress Reportand Visitthe Compact Scholars Program website: http://csp.sdsu.edu/compactscholars/

4. Office Hours • Mandatory hours professors hold each week • Professors are required to be available to students • Appointments can be made as well • Office Hours are listed on the Course Syllabus • Recommendation: Visit each professor 3 times each semester • 1) Within first two weeks of semester • 2) Around Midterms/Middle of the Semester • 3) Before Finals

5. Midterms are Finished…Start Preparing for Finals • Use the Virtual Student Success Center • http://www.pearsoncustom.com/sdsu_vssc/ • On Campus Tutoring • Mathematics Department: www.math.sdsu.edu • Economics Department: www.rohan.sdsu.edu/~econ • EOP: www.sdsu.edu/eop • Student Disability Services: www.sa.sdsu.edu/sds • Recommendation: Know tutoring options before they are needed

6. Academic Advising Center • Visit at least ONCE per SEMESTER • For all students, Academic Advisors can: • Explain General Education and Graduation Requirements • Review and print Degree Evaluation • Go over the Major Academic Plan (MAP) • Explain Academic Probation and Disqualification • Open Monday-Thursday 9am to 4pm for Walk-in Advising Only • Located in SSW 1551 • Recommendation: Bookmark the Academic Advising Center website: www.sdsu.edu/advising

7. Academic Probation • Students on Academic Probation • Have a SDSU and/or Overall GPA below 2.0 • Have 3 semesters to raise SDSU and/or Overall GPA to a 2.0 or higher • Fall and Spring semesters only • Must earn a 2.0 or higher term GPA each semester on academic probation • Example: Fall 2011 2.2 GPA • Are in danger of being Academically Disqualified from SDSU

8. Academic Disqualification • Students that are Academically Disqualified • Did NOT raise his/her SDSU and/or Overall GPA to a 2.0 or higher after 3 semesters on academic probation • Did NOT earn a 2.0 or higher term GPA each semester on academic probation • Example: Fall 2011 1.99 GPA • Are no longer SDSU students • Must wait 1 full academic year before taking courses through Open University to raise SDSU GPA • Must wait at least 2 years before becoming an SDSU student again

9. Resources for Students on Academic Probation • Compact Scholars Program • Janet Abbott, Director of Student Success Programs • Jaclyn Hugg, Student Success Advisor • Christiana Bashian, Graduate Assistant • Academic Success Agreement • Bounce Back Program • Academic Advising Center • Academic Probation Tutorial • Academic Probation FAQs • Recommendation: Use the Academic Probation Resources listed above throughout the semester

10. Major Advising • Visit at least ONCE per SEMESTER • Find your major advisor: www.sdsu.edu/majoradvisers • If you are Undeclared, make sure you: • Meet with Rosie Villafana-Hatcher, Undeclared Advisor • rvillafa@mail.sdsu.edu • Visit http://undeclared.sdsu.edu • Read the General Catalog: www.sdsu.edu/catalog • Visit Career Services: http://career.sdsu.edu • Recommendation: Learn about your major through hands-on experiences (internships, volunteering, student organizations, ect.)

11. Career Services • Career Services is an Invaluable Student Resource • Assessments for Major and Career • Career Fairs • Workshops (Resume, Interview, Graduate School) • Speed Networking Events • Mentor Programs • Vault- Career Resource • On and Off Campus Job and Internship Postings • Perfect Interview • On Campus Job Recruitment and Interviews • Recommendation: Register for Aztec Career Connection today: http://career.sdsu.edu

12. How Do I Prepare for Next Semester? • First Step: Visit Advising Resources • Compact Scholars Program DUS Lounge ADM 201 • Academic Advising Center SSW 1551 • Major Advisor: www.sdsu.edu/majoradvisers • Second Step: Do it Yourself • View your Degree Evaluation and Unofficial Transcript online throughout semester: www.sdsu.edu/portal • Look at your MyMAP online: www.sdsu.edu/mymap • Third Step: Create Your Wishlist • Class Schedule is online now: www.sdsu.edu/schedule • Recommendation: Find balance with your course load and subjects

13. How to Register • Log on to Webportalwww.sdsu.edu/portal • Create Wishlist • Check Registration Day and Time • Check if your Fees have been Paid • Verify your Email Address • Recommendation: Register for 16 units maximum

14. 8 Tips for Success • Go to Class • Buy and Read Textbooks • Read Syllabus • Get a Planner • Schedule Study Time • Go to Professor’s Office Hours • Use Campus Resources • Get Involved • Recommendation: Make sure to schedule study time in a planner

15. Get Involved • Research shows students that are involved are more likely to be academically successful, graduate, and have balance • Student Life and Leadership has over 200 clubs/organizations: www.sll.sdsu.edu • Compact Scholars Program has a student organization, Scholars for Success: http://csp.sdsu.edu/s4s • Recommendation: Find a way to get involved outside of class

16. Questions? Please feel free contact me for an appointment hlaperle@mail.sdsu.edu or 619-594-5219 or visit me in the Business Advising Center EBA 448