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Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING. Fall 2011. How you prepare for Group Advising. Gather forms View unofficial transcript Update ISET Checklist Update 4-year plan. Where do you find the forms?. Pick up the forms at: The ISET Office (McKee 227) or
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Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING Fall 2011
How you prepare for Group Advising Gather forms View unofficial transcript Update ISET Checklist Update 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
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 • A grade of ‘C’ or higher will transfer • Transfer grade does not calculate into UNC GPA
Look at your Transcript Totals • Located above Courses in Progress • Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits • Credit total determines registration date for spring semester 2012
GPA is Very Important! • 2.75 cumulative GPA is needed to register for many PTEP courses • 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for placement: • Literacy Practicum • Student Teaching * To calculate your GPA Follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet
Grade Replacement: Best way to raise your GPA May be applied toward any non-repeatable course Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines Grade Replacement does affect COF Stipend Information www.unco.edu/registrar
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? • Carefullycheck the location of your classes • To insure 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}
Math Concentration • MATH 395 and MED 381 Fall only courses • MATH 391 spring only course
Course Information • Please click on the CRN number for important course requirements for: • FILM 120, CH 303, SCED 475 • Geography concentration - take GEOG 390 spring 2012 *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 • 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
TESL 380 ESL and Language Arts concentrations Three options: ENG 318, ENG 419, or TESL 380
You can take courses at a community college • See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form • www.unco.edu/ISET/forms • Transcripts should be sent to Admissions • Must have a ‘C’ for course to transfer • Credits transfer; grades do not
Where you can find PTEPInformation • www.unco.edu/teach • Very important! • Required forms are available here • EDFE 110, 120, 130 Checkpoint forms • Check often--frequently updated!
EDFE 110Prerequisite for PTEP Courses Register after completion of 15 cr. • 0 credit course with no scheduled meetings • Print Checklist from www.unco.edu/teach website • Complete requirements by due date on website
Waiting List 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… • PRAXIS II Review book • Easy check-out • Come 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
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