Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING

1. Spring 2011 Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING

2. Gather forms View unofficial transcript Update ISET Checklist Update 4-year plan How you prepare for Group Advising

3. 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 Where do you find the forms?

4. 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 in to UNC GPA Do you have transfer credits?

5. Located above Courses in Progress • Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits • Credit total determines registration date for fall semester 2011 Look at your Transcript Totals

6. 2.75 cumulative GPA is needed to register for many PTEP courses • 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for placement: • Literacy Block • Student Teaching Block * To calculate your GPA  Follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet GPA is Very Important!

7. May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits) • Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar • FORMS • Read information box on Grade Forgiveness Application Grade Forgiveness: Best way to raise your GPA

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

9. Include classes you plan to take next semester Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising Update your 4-Year Plan

10. 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} Where are your classes located?

11. In the Math concentration: • Students taking EDEL 445/446 spring 2012 • Take MATH 391 & 395 fall 2011 • Student taking EDEL 445/446 fall 2012 • Take MATH 395 fall 2011 • Take MATH 391 spring 2012 Math Concentration

12. Please click on the CRN number for important course requirements for: • FILM 120, CH303, SCED 475 • GEOG 390 (geography concentration) will not be offered until spring 2012 *PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123 Course Information

13. 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 Science Course Information

14. ESL concentration requires • 2 years of H.S. foreign language or • 1 full year of college level foreign language • Todocument language background please contactvicky.stromberger@unco.edu ESL Information

15. ESL and Language Arts concentrations Three options: ENG 318, ENG 419, or TESL 380 Summer 2011 TESL 380 will be called TESL 398 Fall 2011 the course will be TESL 380 TESL 398/380

16. 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 You can take courses at the community college

17. www.unco.edu/teach Very important! Required forms are available here Check often--frequently updated! Where you can find PTEP Information

18. 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 EDFE 110Prerequisite for PTEP Courses

19. 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 Waiting List

20. Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv • Helpful information for ISET major • Important dates and deadlines • Speakers and events • Volunteer opportunities • Employment opportunities Are You on the Listserv?

21. 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! Do you know about the ISET Library?

22. Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 7 & 8 • More than 100 school districts from approximately14 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 Teacher Employment Days

23. Registration for Summer 2011 begins April 4 • No PIN# required • See your URSA account for Fall registration dates Registration

24. Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session: • Call the ISET Office: 351-2929 • OR • Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227 Sign-up for yourGroup Advising Session

25. 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 Final Notes

26. Pat Doherty • 351-1369 • pat.doherty@unco.edu • Jaime Donahue • 351-1602 • jaime.donahue@unco.edu ISET Advisors McKee 227 351-2929