Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING

Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING Spring 2012

Where do you find the forms? • Complete newISET Graduation Requirements Form according to unofficial transcript • www.unco.edu/iset --> Forms & Resources • ISET Graduation Requirements Form • Update your four-year plan • Check URSA account for ‘Holds’ and registration date

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 grades do not calculate into UNC GPA

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

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

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

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

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}

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 *PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

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

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 or Hispanic Studies Office – Candelaria 0295 • 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 lilian.cibils@unco.edu

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

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

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 • EDRD 410 (option in the language arts concentration) • EDRD 411 (prerequisite – EDRD 410) • One of the following: • COMM 223 (option for area 7 – LAC) • COMM 350 • EED 342

Be a Volunteer! Teacher Employment Days • Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 5 & 6 • 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

Summer Registration • Registration for summer 2012 begins April 2 • No PIN# required • If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding

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!

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

Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING