Freshman GROUP ADVISING

1. FreshmanGROUP ADVISING Fall 2010

2. University College • The ISET Major is part of University College • ISET is the only major in the University College

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 (Forms) • ISET course checklist • 4-year plan worksheet • GPA prediction worksheet

5. Catalog • 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

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

7. 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

8. VIEW Unofficial transcript for Transcript Totals • Transcript totals are located above • Courses in Progress • Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits • Credit total determines registration date

9. GPA is Very Important! • 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 • To calculate your GPA  follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet

10. Grade Forgiveness (GF): Best way to raise your GPA • 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

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

12. 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

13. Where are your classes located? • 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}

14. 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

15. Course Information • 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

16. 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

17. ESL Information • 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

18. You can take courses at the community 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

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

20. 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/teach website • Complete requirements by due date • See website above for deadline

21. Information for EDEL 350 • EDRD 319 needs to be taken the semester prior to EDEL 350 (emergent literacy tutoring) • If you are unable to register for EDRD 319 please get on the waiting list: • www.unco.edu/teach --> Waiting List • EDEL 350 requires a 2.75 GPA

22. Waiting lists • 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

23. 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

24. 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, etc… • Easy check-out • Come see what is available

25. Spring Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours • Registration dates are based on • Your last name and/or earned credits (AP/IB) • Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date • www.unco.edu Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates

26. Spring Registration Dates • Nov 12 Freshman 29-15 cr. • Nov 15 Freshman 14-1 cr. o cr. completed Last Name • Nov 16 Freshman I-M • Nov 17 Freshman A-D • Nov 18 Freshman W-Z • Nov 19 Freshman E-H • Nov 22 Freshman N-R • Nov 23 Freshman S-V

27. 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

28. 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

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