gatton college of business & economics, student advising guide
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2014 Student Advising GuideTRANSCRIPT
Your journey as a Gatton StudentThe
Advising Guide
The University of Kentucky’sGaTTon ColleGe of BUsiness and eConomiCs
This guide is designed to
outline what you can expect
from the advising Team in the
Undergraduate Resource Center as
well as what is expected of you as
a Gatton student. We are here to
help you, and to partner alongside
you in your journey as a student
at the University of Kentucky. We
want the best for you during your
time here. This guide will help
make that possible.
Be a successful Gatton Studentselective admissions Requirement for Upper division: 2.8
Cumulative GPa and 2.8 Pre-major GPa. in other words—aim
for (at least) all B’s!
our advisors hold walk-in hours monday-Thursday from 1-4pm
each week. our advisors are all prepared to assist any student,
so any advisor can help you.
The Graham office of Career management works closely with
our advisors! it’s never too early to work on your resume or
get an internship.
My Advisor Is:
Mission and Covenant of the URC: enriching the lives of our students through personal, academic, and professional development.
AdvIsoR ResponsIbIlITIes
§ Clarify college and university policies and procedures.
§ Provide an overview of curriculum, major and minor options.
§ Help students develop academic and career goals.
§ assist students with methods for working through academic issues.
§ Role model professional behavior for students.
§ make referrals to university support services (tutoring, counseling, etc.).
sTUdenT ResponsIbIlITIes
§ acquaint yourself with your advisor.
§ Check your university email account ([email protected]) regularly for
updates from your advisor and the Gatton College.
§ Come to appointments prepared with any required forms/paperwork.
§ Check your degree audit periodically to track your progress toward
graduation and contact your academic advisor if you find problems.
§ seek assistance as soon as a problem arises. do not wait!
§ identify policies and dates relevant to your academic success
(drop dates, repeat policy, etc.).
Student and Advisor Responsibilities
Advising Tips
Advising Options
Prepare for your appointment
sChedUled AppoInTMenT
§ one required per termmore involved questions requiring research or
detailed discussion such as:
§ long-term academic/degree planning
§ Goal-setting
§ Changing major/adding 2nd major
§ academic difficulty
§ Course drops
scheduling an Appointment: http://gatton.uky.edu/URC/Resources
WAlk-In AdvIsInG
§ 5-10 minutes, first come-first served, may involve a wait
Brief guidance on issues such as:
§ Beginning of the semester registration
questions
§ Changing grading status
§ schedule questions
§ Policies
Walk In Advising hours: monday-Thursday from 1-4pm
§ Unsure if you need an appointment or
walk-in
§ Quick questions-doesn’t need immediate
response
§ email should be sent from your university
email address
§ Use proper email etiquette
proper email etiquette: http://www.wikihow.com/email-a-Professor
befoRe
§ determine if you need a full individual
appointment or if your question can be
answered during walk-in advising
§ schedule your appointment on myUK
§ familiarize yourself with the academic
calendar and be aware of all university
and departmental deadlines
§ Review your degree audit
§ Come prepared with your questions
written down
§ fill out and print any necessary paperwork
dURInG
§ show up on time
§ sign in at the Kiosk at the front desk
§ Turn off or silence your cell phone
§ Be open with your advisor on how things are
going at school and in your classes
§ Be willing to share more about yourself
so we can better understand your goals
and interest both inside and outside the
classroom
§ ask questions on how to get involved related
to your major
§ Take notes if needed
AfTeR
§ Keep a record of the information you
learned in your advising appointment
§ Complete any necessary follow-up steps
(paperwork, appointments, appeal,
petition, etc.)
§ send follow-up questions via email
§ ask for referrals-advisors are your link
to resources across campus designed to
facilitate your success
August § Gatton Welcome-day before classes begin
§ fall semester begins
§ extended drop in advising Hours during
the first week of class
september § labor day Holiday
§ academic Probation meetings
§ last day to change major to another college
before registration
§ advising Hold Placed on student account
§ University of Kentucky Career fair
§ Resume Week
§ education abroad fair
§ apply for spring education abroad
programs
october § advisor meetings ReQUiRed to have hold
lifted before registration windows open
§ spring Class schedule available in course
catalog on myUK
§ midterm exams and Grades Posted
§ enrollment for spring semester begins
§ internship fair
november & december § last day to drop a course or change
grading status in myUK
§ option to change major to another
college reopens
§ Thanksgiving Holiday
§ last day for filing an application for a may
undergraduate degree on myUK
§ final exams
§ fall Commencement
§ Winter Holiday
§ Winter session 4-week courses begin
January § Gatton Welcome Back-day before
classes begin
§ spring semester begins
§ extended drop in advising Hours during
the first week of class
§ martin luther King, Jr. Holiday
January, cont. § academic Probation meetings
§ advising Hold Placed on student account
§ apply for fall education abroad programs
february § advisor meetings ReQUiRed to have hold
lifted before registration windows open
§ University of Kentucky Career fair
§ Resumania
§ last day for filing an application for a
august undergraduate degree on myUK
March § spring Break
§ midterm exams and Grades Posted
§ summer & fall Class schedules available
in course catalog on myUK
§ enrollment for summer & fall begins
April, May & June § last day to drop a course or change
grading status in myUK
§ discover Your major fair
§ final exams
§ spring Commencement
§ last day for filing an application for a
december undergraduate degree on myUK
The
Advising Calendar
bookMARks
§ for answers to frequently asked Questions (faQs), visit: gatton.uky.edu/URC/AdvisingfAQ
§ for more information, visit: gatton.uky.edu/URC/Resources
§ for Gatton advising related forms, visit: gatton.uky.edu/URC/myGatton (login with your linkBlue id and Password)
§ for the University academic Calendar, visit: uky.edu/registrar/registrar-academic-calendar
§ for the University Bulletin, visit: uky.edu/registrar/bulletin-course-catalog
Undergraduate Resource Center
Gatton suite 100
P: 859.257.4627 | f: 859.257.3315
gatton.uky.edu/Undergraduates
@UKGattonURC
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