Freshman GROUP ADVISING

1. FreshmanGROUP ADVISING Spring 2014

2. To Do List - prior to Group Advising • Update your four-year plan • Check URSA account for ‘Holds’ and registration date • Note: ‘Holds’ prohibit registration • Check for transfer credit accuracy

3. Where are your classes located? • Carefullycheck the location of your classes • Make sure your classes are at UNC • DO NOT registerfor any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location • DIST = Extended Studies • {additional tuition cost}

4. ESL Information • TESL 101 is required - 0 cr. application • Packet is available on Blackboard or Hispanic Studies Office – Candelaria 0295 • Take TESL 101 with MAS 100 or MAS 275 • 1 full year of college level foreign language required (Spanish recommended) • Take the Online Spanish Assessment • http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/spanplacementexam.html • Additional Questions? • Contact elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu

5. Courses at the community college • See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form  on the ISET website and in the ISET office • www.unco.edu/ISET/forms • Grade of ‘C’ or higher transfers • Transfer credits do not affect UNC GPA • Transcripts should be sent to the Registrar’s Office

6. EDFE 110 • Register for EDFE 110 (prerequisite for PTEP courses) after completing 15 cr. • Register for the section that lists Vicky Stromberger as the instructor • 0 credit course with one mandatory meeting • Print Checklist from www.unco.edu/teachwebsite • Complete requirements by due date • See website above for deadline

7. Reading Minor • It is easy to add a reading minor with the following courses: • EDRD 314 (required for ISET major) • EDRD 319 • EDRD 340 (2.75 cumulative GPA – or consent of instructor) • EDRD 410 (option - language arts concentration; 2.75 cumulative GPA – or consent of instructor) • EDRD 411 (prerequisite – grade of ‘B’ or higher in EDRD 410) • One of the following: • COMM 223 • COMM 350

8. GPA is Very Important! • 2.75 cumulative GPA prerequisite: • EDF 370 • EDEL 350 • PSY 347 • EDSE 430 • TESL 370 • ART 444

9. Grade ReplacementBest way to raise your GPA Complete form prior to semester’s drop deadline Form is available on Registrar’s website Information  www.unco.edu/registrar Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines Grade Replacement does affect COF Stipend

10. Summer Registration • Registration for summer 2014 begins April 7 • No PIN required • If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding

11. Teacher Employment Days • Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 4 & 5 • 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

12. How to get your PIN • Attend Group Advising • Peel off name label (alphabetical by last name) • Go to ISET website www.unco.edu/iset • News and Events  ISET Group Advising Survey • Use PASSCODE from name label • Take ISET Group Advising survey • Submit • Write down PIN • Register on designated date (check on URSA)

13. 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