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First-Year Advising Workshop. Aurora University October 2013 Crouse Center for Student Success. Components of Your Degree. General Education Requirements (Minimum of 30 Credit Hours) Major Requirements (35-60+ Credit Hours) Electives (Outside of General Education/Major
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First-Year Advising Workshop Aurora University October 2013 Crouse Center for Student Success
Components of Your Degree General Education Requirements (Minimum of 30 Credit Hours) Major Requirements (35-60+ Credit Hours) Electives (Outside of General Education/Major Minor, Fun, or Scholarship Classes) Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum of 120 Credit Hours)
General Education Writing Intensive Sequence Math Competency Ways of Knowing
Writing Intensive Sequence • ENG1000 • IDS1600 or IDS1610 • ENG2010 • IDS2000, IDS2020, IDS2030 or IDS2040
Math Competency • MTH0990 • MTH1100 or MTH1110 • Major Math Course(s) • For Elementary Education Majors Only • MTH0990 • MTH1210 • MTH1220 • Math Placement Exam • 630-844-6870 to schedule an individual exam
Ways of Knowing Example Section A (KOA): Fall 2013 PSY1100: General Psychology 4 credits Section B (KOB): Spring 2015 SPN1120: Elementary Spanish 4 credits • Knowing Ourselves & Others (Minimum 8 Credit Hours) • Section A (KOA) • COM, ECN, PSY, SVL, SOC, SWK • Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section B (KOB) • CRJ, HIS, LTS, MST, PSC, SBS, SPN • Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section A or B (if necessary) • Credits Remaining to Reach 8 Total
Ways of Knowing Example Fall 2014 NSM1150: Science Foundations 4 credits Fall 2015 BIO1060: Human Biology 4 credits • Our Natural World (Minimum 8 Credit Hours) • BIO, CHM, NSM
Ways of Knowing Example Section A (APA): Spring 2015 PHL1100: Problems of Philosophy 4 credits Section B (APB): Fall 2016 ART1000: Art Appreciation 3 credits • Aesthetic & Philosophical Expression (Minimum 8 Credit Hours) • Section A (APA) • PHL, REL • Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section B (APB) • ART, ENG, HUM, MUS, THE • Minimum 1 Course (2-4 Credits) • Section A or B (if necessary) • Credits Remaining to Reach 8 Total
Ways of Knowing Section B (APB): Spring 2017 THE1200: Intro to the Theatre 3 credits Section A (APA): Spring 2015 PHL1100: Problems of Philosophy 4 credits Section B (APB): Fall 2016 ART1000: Art Appreciation 3 credits
Academic Evaluation: Your Personal Academic Plan How To Find It How To Understand It
Finding Your Academic Evaluation • For login help, contact the ITS HelpDesk at 630-844-5790.
Finding Your Academic Evaluation • After logging in, choose the “Students” menu.
Finding Your Academic Evaluation • Choose “Academic Evaluation.”
Finding Your Academic Evaluation • Your major should be listed in the “Active Programs” box. Choose that major to view your academic evaluation with your current major.
Finding Your Academic Evaluation • If you want to see your academic evaluation with a different major, choose a new major from the dropdown box next to “What if I changed my program of study?”
Searching for Classes By Subject By General Education Type
Searching for Classes • Click on “Search for Course Sections.”
Searching for Classes • Always start by choosing the Term (Spring 2014) and Location (AUR-Aurora-Main Campus).
Searching for Classes by Subject • Use the “Subjects” dropdown to search for classes for which you know the subject – such as ENG2010, IDS1600, or major classes.
Searching for Classes by Course Type • Use the “Course Types” dropdown menu to search for General Education groups.
Putting it all Together Preparing for Your Registration Appointment Advising Worksheet
Expectations for Your Advising Appointment • 30 minute appointment times • Arrive at least five minutes prior to your appointment to check-in. • Remember to bring a form of identification (AU ID, Driver’s License, etc.). • If you cannot make your appointment and/or have any questions, please call the Crouse Center at 630-844-6870.
Expectations for Your Advising Appointment • The following forms MUST be completed prior to your advising appointment: • Registration Form (Spring) • Fill out the top portion with as much information as possible • Tuition/Fees Payment Agreement form
Expectations for Your Advising Appointment • Advising Worksheet • Use WebAdvisor to view your academic evaluation • Use your Four Year Plan to determine appropriate courses • Visit www.aurora.edu/academics/resources/crouse-center/register.html to review resources from this session • Fill out with first and second course choices • Use WebAdvisor to make sure: • Your choices are open • Your classes do not overlap • You have completed all prerequisites
Who is (or will be) my advisor? • RYAN HILLER: Communication (Last Names M-Z), Psychology (Last Names M-Z), Undecided • KRIS JOHNSON: Athletic Training, Coaching & Youth Sport Development, Fitness & Health Promotion, Physical Education • BRYNN LANDWEHR: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, Management Information Technology, Marketing, Spanish • MARY LOHRMAN: Disabilities Studies, Elementary Education (Last Names A-L), Nursing (Last Names A-L), Social Work (Last Names A-L), Special Education • LAUREN LUTZ: Criminal Justice (Last Names M-Z) • KIDADA ROBINSON: Art, Communication (Last Names A-L), Criminal Justice (Last Names A-L), Health Science, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology (Last Names A-L), Religion, Theatre • LANCE ROBINSON: Actuarial Science, Biology, Biology/Secondary Education, English, English/Secondary Education, History, History/Secondary Education, Mathematics, Mathematics/Secondary Education • PAT ROSCHE: Elementary Education (Last Names M-Z), Nursing (Last Names M-Z), Social Work (Last Names M-Z), Sociology
What Next? • If you have a GREEN CARD: • Find your advisor’s table in the foyer (if you are changing your major, find your NEW advisor) • Make an appointment • Get a packet • If you have an RED CARD: • Follow the directions on the card • Stop by the Crouse Center (Eckhart 310/312) to make an appointment
Questions? Prep for Your Advising Appointment Hosted by the Peer Advisors October 7th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 3rd Floor of Eckhart Hall Contact Your Academic Advisor Eckhart Hall 310/312 630-844-6870