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Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING

Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING. Spring 2013. Where do you find the forms?. Complete ISET Graduation Requirements Form according to unofficial transcript on URSA  www.unco.edu/iset --> Forms & Resources  ISET Graduation Requirements Form Update your four-year plan

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Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING

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  1. Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING Spring 2013

  2. Where do you find the forms? • Complete ISET Graduation Requirements Form according to unofficial transcript on URSA • www.unco.edu/iset --> Forms & Resources ISET Graduation Requirements Form • Update your four-year plan • If you don’t have a four-year plan – please make an appointment with an ISET advisor • Check URSA account for ‘Holds’ and registration date • ‘Holds’ prohibit registration

  3. 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 grades do not calculate into UNC GPA

  4. Courses Taken 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’ or higher for course to transfer • Credits transfer; grades do not

  5. Update your ISET Checklist • Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript • Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

  6. 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

  7. Course Repeat: Best way to raise your GPA Only the most recent repeated course grade and credit is calculated toward GPA • All grades remain on the transcript • Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines • Grade Replacement does affect COF Stipend • Information  www.unco.edu/registrar

  8. Registration for Courses with GPA Prerequisites • 2.75 cumulative GPA prerequisite: • EDF 370 • EDEL 350 • PSY 347 • EDSE 430 • TESL 370 • ART 444 • * Contact Vicky.stromberger@unco.edu if unable to register for classes due to GPA requirement • Explain you are a new transfer student and would like a GPA override for registration of one (or more) of these classes

  9. Where are your classes located? • Carefullycheck the location of your classes • Make sure your classes are at UNC • DO NOT registerfor any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location • DIST = Extended Studies • {additional tuition cost}

  10. Important information CRN # • You are encouraged to check out the CRN# for classes • Valuable information can be found by clicking on the CRN# for any class: • Location, days, times class meets on campus • Prerequisites • Method of instruction • Required fees, field experience hours, etc… • Notes specific to the course • Link to view the catalog entry for the course

  11. Course Information • Please click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites and information • Especially: FILM 120, GEOG 390 • ART Concentration – contact connie.stewart@unco.edu regarding classes • ENG 218 (Introduction to Linguistics) is an option for ENG 318 in the language arts concentration *PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. ESL Information • TESL 101 is required - 0 cr. application • Packet is available on Blackboard or Hispanic Studies Office – Candelaria 0295 • Take TESL 101 with MAS 100 or MAS 275 • 1 full year of college level foreign language required (Spanish recommended) • Take the Online Spanish Assessment • http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_exam.html • Additional Questions? • Contact elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu

  15. Reading Minor • It is easy to add a reading minor with the following courses: • EDRD 314 (required for ISET major) • EDRD 319 (required for ISET major) • EDRD 340 (cumulative GPA – 2.75) • EDRD 410 (option - language arts concentration; cumulative GPA – 2.75 ) • EDRD 411 (prerequisite – grade of ‘B’ or higher in EDRD 410) • One of the following: • COMM 223 • COMM 350 • EDRD 422 • EDRD 408 (1-3 cr.)

  16. 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!

  17. EDFE 110Prerequisite for PTEP Courses Registerafter completion of 15 cr. • 0 credit course with one mandatory meeting • Print Checklist from www.unco.edu/teach website • Complete requirements by due date on website

  18. Literacy Practicum • Literacy Practicum – typically the first semester of senior year • Weekly schedule: • Two days (MW or TR) on campus taking methods courses: • EDEL 450 – social studies and math methods • SCED 475 – science methods • EDEL 445 – intermediate literacy methods • EDEL 446 – Literacy Practicum - two full days (opposite days-methods classes) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

  19. Be a Volunteer! Teacher Employment Days • Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 4 & 5 • More than 100 school districts from approximately 14 states will be represented • First-hand opportunity to observe the process of teacher candidate interviews • Volunteers are needed in numerous areas: • Greeting • Refreshments • Directions/information * Details will be sent via the Listserv

  20. Summer Registration • Registration for summer 2013 begins April 1 • No PIN required • If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding

  21. How to get your PIN • Attend Group Advising • Peel off name label (alphabetical by last name) • Go to ISET website www.unco.edu/iset • News and Events  ISET Group Advising Survey • Use PASSCODE from name label • Take ISET Group Advising survey • Submit • Write down PIN • Register on designated date (check on URSA)

  22. 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

  23. 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!

  24. Final Notes • You can make an individual appointment after attending Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately • No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments

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