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Freshman GROUP ADVISING

Fall 2012

The ISET Major is part of University College

ISET is the largest major at UNC

University College

Gather formsView unofficial transcript on URSA

Update ISET ChecklistMeet with advisor - create a 4-year plan

How you prepare for Group Advising

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 worksheetGraduation Requirements

Worksheet

Where do you find the forms?

Do you have the:◦Correct major ? (minor if applicable)

◦Correct concentration ?

◦Elementary licensure ?

◦ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)

Look at your Unofficial Transcript on URSA

These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript

AP/IB credits Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed• Must have ‘C’ or higher for credits to transfer

• Grades do not transfer

Do you have transfer credits?

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’

Spring Registration Dates

Check the courses you completed according to your unofficial transcript (AP/IB) or transfer cr. if applicable)

Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

Update your ISET Checklist

Complete the ISET Graduation Requirements Form according to your unofficial transcript

ISET Graduation Requirements Form – www.unco.edu/iset -->

Forms and resources ISET Graduation Requirements Form

For transfer credits put a ‘T’ for the semester you took the class

Update your ISET Graduation Requirements

Include classes you plan to take next semester

Come prepared

Students with an updated checklist and

4-year plan will receive priority in advising

Update your 4-Year Plan

Carefully check the location of your classes

To ensure your classes are at UNC◦Select Main Campus on URSA as Campus choice

◦DO NOT register for any class with:

LOWR, LOV or COSP location◦ DIST = Extended Studies {additional tuition cost}

Where are your classes located?

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

Catalog

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

*PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

Course Information

BIO 265, 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

TESL 101 required 0 cr. application◦Packet is available on Blackboard

Take with MAS 100 or MAS 2751 full year of college level SpanishTake the Online Spanish Assessmenthttp://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_

exam.html

Additional Questions?Contact Elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu

ESL Information

See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement formLocated on the ISET websitewww.unco.edu/ISET/forms

Request transcripts be sent to Admissions

You can take courses at a community college

• 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

GPA is Very Important!

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

Course RepeatBest way to raise your GPA

www.unco.edu/teachVery importantRequired forms are available here

Check often--frequently updated

Where you can find PTEP Information

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/teach website• Complete requirements by due date • See website above for deadline

EDFE 110

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?

Please visit the ISET Resource Library◦McKee 227 (ISET Office)

Useful, current texts on: ◦Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, PRAXIS II, etc…

Easy check-out Come see what is available

Do you know about the ISET Library?

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 your Group Advising Session

• 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

Pat Doherty◦351-1369◦pat.doherty@unco.edu

Jaime Donahue◦351-1602◦jaime.donahue@unco.edu

ISET Advisors McKee 227 351-2929