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Freshman GROUP ADVISING. Fall 2010. University College. The ISET Major is part of University College ISET is the only major in the University College. How you prepare for Group Advising. Gather forms View unofficial transcript on URSA Update ISET Checklist
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FreshmanGROUP ADVISING Fall 2010
University College • The ISET Major is part of University College • ISET is the only major in the University College
How you prepare for Group Advising • Gather forms • View unofficial transcript on URSA • Update ISET Checklist • Meet with advisor - create a 4-year plan
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
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
Look at your Unofficial Transcript on URSA • Do you have the: • Correct major ? (minor if applicable) • Correct concentration ? • Elementary licensure ? • ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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}
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
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
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
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
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
Where you can find PTEPInformation • www.unco.edu/teach • Very important • Required forms are available here • Check often--frequently updated
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ISET Advisors McKee 227 351-2929 • Pat Doherty • 351-1369 • pat.doherty@unco.edu • Jaime Donahue • 351-1602 • jaime.donahue@unco.edu