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Freshman GROUP ADVISING
Fall 2009
How you prepare for Group Advising
Gather formsView unofficial transcript
Update ISET ChecklistUpdate 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 worksheetGPA prediction worksheet
CatalogLook 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
Look at your Transcript Totals
Located above Courses in Progress
Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits◦Credit total determines registration date for spring semester 2010
GPA is Very Important!• 2.75 cumulative GPA is needed to
register for many PTEP courses• 3.0 cumulative GPA is required the
semester prior to: • Literacy Block• Student Teaching Block* To calculate your GPA Follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet
Grade Forgiveness: Best way to raise your GPA
May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits)
Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar
Submit application to Registrar’s Office prior to DROP deadline of semester course is retaken
Keep a copy of the application for your personal records
Update your ISET Checklist
Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript
Check the courses you are currently enrolled in
Update your 4-Year Plan
Include classes you plan to take next semester
Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising
Where are your classes located?
Carefully check the location of your classes
Some courses are off campus
◦DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location
◦ DIST = Extended Studies {additional tuition cost}
Course InformationMATH 391, MATH 395 & MED 381 are fall only classes
◦In the Math concentration
FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121
◦In the Language Arts concentration
• PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123
Science Course Information
BIO 265 and 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
◦To document language background please contact [email protected]
You can take courses at the community college
See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement formAlso - found on ISET websitewww.unco.edu/ISET/forms
Transcripts should be sent to Admissions
Where you can find PTEP Information
www.unco.edu/teachVery important!Required forms are available here
Check often--frequently updated!
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-outCome see what is available!
Sign-up for your Group 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
Spring Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours
11/13 Freshmen 29-15 cr11/16 Freshmen 14-1 cr
0 hours completed11/17 Freshmen S-V11/18 Freshmen E-H11/19 Freshmen I-M11/20 Freshmen A-D11/23 Freshmen W-Z11/24 Freshmen N-R
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◦[email protected]
Jaime Donahue◦351-1602◦[email protected]
