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First-Year Advising Workshop

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

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  1. First-Year Advising Workshop Aurora University October 2013 Crouse Center for Student Success

  2. 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)

  3. General Education Writing Intensive Sequence Math Competency Ways of Knowing

  4. Writing Intensive Sequence • ENG1000 • IDS1600 or IDS1610 • ENG2010 • IDS2000, IDS2020, IDS2030 or IDS2040

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Academic Evaluation: Your Personal Academic Plan How To Find It How To Understand It

  11. Finding Your Academic Evaluation

  12. Finding Your Academic Evaluation • For login help, contact the ITS HelpDesk at 630-844-5790.

  13. Finding Your Academic Evaluation • After logging in, choose the “Students” menu.

  14. Finding Your Academic Evaluation • Choose “Academic Evaluation.”

  15. 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.

  16. 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?”

  17. Understanding Your Academic Evaluation

  18. Understanding Your Academic Evaluation

  19. Understanding Your Academic Evaluation

  20. Understanding Your Academic Evaluation

  21. Understanding Your Academic Evaluation

  22. Searching for Classes By Subject By General Education Type

  23. Searching for Classes • Click on “Search for Course Sections.”

  24. Searching for Classes • Always start by choosing the Term (Spring 2014) and Location (AUR-Aurora-Main Campus).

  25. 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.

  26. Searching for Classes by Course Type • Use the “Course Types” dropdown menu to search for General Education groups.

  27. Searching for Classes: Results

  28. Searching for Classes: Important Tips

  29. Putting it all Together Preparing for Your Registration Appointment Advising Worksheet

  30. 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.

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. Advising Worksheet Example

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

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