Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING

Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING Fall 2012

University College • The ISET Major is part of University College • ISET is the largest major at UNC

How you prepare for Group Advising • Gather forms • View unofficial transcript on URSA • Update ISET Checklist • Meet with advisor - create a 4-year plan

Where do you find the forms? • Pick up the forms at: • The ISET Office (McKee 227) or • Print from the ISET website www.unco.edu/iset(Forms) • ISET course checklist • 4-year plan worksheet • Graduation Requirements Worksheet

Look at your unofficial transcript on URSA • Do you have the: • Correct major ? (minor if applicable) • Correct concentration ? • Elementary licensure ? • ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)

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

Spring Registration Dates • Registration date URSA  Student tab • Determine Your Date to Register • Check your URSA account for ‘Holds’ • You will be unable to register with a ‘Hold’ on your account • Contact the appropriate office for questions regarding your specific ‘Hold’

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

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}

Catalog • http://unco.smartcatalogiq.com/2012-2013/Undergraduate-Catalog/Undergraduate-Programs/Bachelors-Degrees/Interdisciplinary-Studies-BA-Elementary-Teaching-Emphasis-ISET-with-Elementary-KGrade-6-Licensure.aspx • Course Descriptions • Select appropriate prefix and course number • Read course description • Check out course prerequisites • Be aware of GPA requirements

Course Information • Some courses have unique requirements • EX: Online WEB; Hybrid; Recitation; Lab • To find out specifics about courses: • Click on the CRN # • Look at the information in Notes • It is your responsibility to be informed about the classes you choose

Course Information • In the Math concentration: • MATH 391spring only class • In the Language Arts concentration • FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121 ART Concentration – contact connie.stewart@unco.edu regarding classes *PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

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

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

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

GPA is Very Important! • 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP prerequisite courses • Junior year  3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for: • EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block • EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods • EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block • To calculate your GPA  follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet

Course RepeatBest way to raise your GPA • May be applied toward a course for which you want to improve your grade • Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines • Course Repeat does affect COF Stipend • Information  www.unco.edu/registrar

Where you can find PTEPInformation • www.unco.edu/teach • Very important • Required forms are available here • Check often--frequently updated

EDFE 110 • Register for EDFE 110 (prerequisite for PTEP courses) after completing 15 cr. • 0 credit course with no scheduled meetings • Print Checklist from www.unco.edu/teachwebsite • Complete requirements by due date • See website above for deadline

Are You on the Listserv? • Sign up for the Listserv on the ISET website • 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!

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

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

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

Transfer and New Student GROUP ADVISING