group advising information for sophomores and juniors fall 2009
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GROUP ADVISING Information forSophomores and Juniors
Fall 2009
How you prepare for Group Advising
Gather formsView unofficial transcript
Update ISET ChecklistUpdate 4-year plan
Where you can find the forms
Pick up the forms at:◦The ISET Office (McKee 227) or
◦Print from the ISET website (Forms)
ISET course checklist 4-year plan worksheetGPA prediction worksheet
CatalogLook on URSA to see which catalog you
are in – Go to◦Student Information Curriculum
Information◦Current Program Catalog Term
Read the course descriptions
Check out course prerequisites
Be aware of GPA requirements
Look at your Unofficial Transcript on URSA
Do you have the…◦Correct major ? (minor if applicable)
◦Correct concentration ?◦Elementary licensure ?◦ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)
Do you have transfer credits?
These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript
AP/IB credits Contact Admissions {351-2881}
if credits are not listed
View URSA for Transcript Totals
Located above Courses in ProgressEarned Hours = transfer credits + UNC
credits◦Credit total determines registration
dateUse overall Quality Points, GPA hours,
and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet
Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet
Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades
GPA is Very Important!
• 2.75 cumulative GPA is needed to register for many PTEP courses
• 3.0 cumulative GPA is required the semester prior to: • Literacy Block and• Student Teaching Block* To calculate your GPA Follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet
Grade ForgivenessBest way to raise your GPA
May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits)
Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar
Submit application to Registrar’s Office prior to DROP deadline of semester course is retaken
Keep a copy of the application for your personal records
Update your ISET Checklist
Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript
Check the courses you are currently enrolled in
Update your 4-Year Plan
Include classes you plan to take next semester
Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising
Where are your classes located?
Carefully check the location of your classes
Some courses are off campus
◦DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location
◦ DIST = Extended Studies {additional tuition cost}
Course Information
MATH 391, MATH 395 & MED 381 are fall only classes
◦In the Math concentration
FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121
◦In the Language Arts concentration
• The PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in
ENG 122 OR ENG 123
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
Classes With Registration Issues
• SCED 475 must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture
• SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446
ESL Information
ESL concentration requires◦ 2 years of H.S. foreign language or
◦1 full year of college level foreign language
◦To document language background please contact [email protected]
You can take courses at the community college
See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement formAlso - found on ISET websitewww.unco.edu/ISET/forms
Transcripts should be sent to Admissions
Where you can find PTEP Information
www.unco.edu/teachVery important!Required forms are available here
Check often--frequently updated!
Checkpoint Courses
• 0 credit courses with no scheduled meetings• Print Checklist• Complete requirements by due date {STE
website}Register in the appropriate semester:EDFE 110: After completion of 15 cr. and prior to
PTEP prerequisites• EDFE 120: semester prior to Literacy Practicum
with 3.0 GPA • EDFE 130: semester prior to Student Teaching
with 3.0 GPA
EDEL 445/446Request For Literacy Practicum
PlacementFound at http://www.unco.edu/teach/eptep.html Registered in EDFE 120 semester prior to requestCumulative GPA of 3.0 semester prior to request
Completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350 Proof of registration for PLACE or PRAXIS IIPartner Schools need:
Resume * One-page letter to cooperating teacher
** Preference for placements are NOT guaranteed* Check Career Services website for assistance
PRAXIS II
See PRAXIS II on ISET website Budget and prepare ($130)Take one year prior to Student
Teaching Review content area information
◦ Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science
Practice/Review material available online www.ets.org/praxis/register or at a bookstore
Network with each other!
Please Note!
* All methods courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454)
Methods courses include:◦ART 444◦CH 303 ** (may be taken during student
teaching)◦SES 403◦MUS 305◦TESL 370◦EDEL 450 ( ‘B’ required)◦SCED 475◦EDEL 445 & 446 ( ‘B’ required)
Student Teaching
• Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454}
Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130
Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course
Have you looked at your Degree Evaluation?
Locate your Degree Evaluation on URSA
If you have questions please print this off
Bring your Degree Evaluation to Group Advising
Your advisor will review your Degree Evaluation and answer your questions
Graduation Information
◦ Conduct Grad Check Last semester prior to Literacy Practicum {EDEL 445/446}
◦ Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002 Call to make an appointment: 351-2231
◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns DO NOT PANIC !
◦ Apply for graduation at 90 credits Registrar’s Office or online
Are You on the Listserv?
Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv
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…
Easy check-outCome see what is available!
Fall Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours
11/06 Junior 89-75 cr
11/09 Junior 74-60 cr
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~
11/10 Sophomore 59-49 cr
11/11 Sophomore 48-38 cr
11/12 Sophomore 37-30 cr
Sign-up for your Group 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 you have attended 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◦[email protected]
Jaime Donahue◦351-1602◦[email protected]