GROUP ADVISING Information for

Sophomores and Juniors

Spring 2010

Gather formsView unofficial transcript on Ursa

Update ISET ChecklistUpdate 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 (Forms)

ISET course checklist 4-year plan worksheetGPA prediction worksheet

Where you can find the forms

Look 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

Catalog

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• A grade of ‘C’ or higher will transfer• Transfer cr. does not calculate into UNC GPA

Do you have transfer credits?

Located above Courses in Progress Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC

credits◦ Credit total determines registration date

Use 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

View Unofficial Transcript for Transcript Totals

• 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses

• 3.0 cumulative GPA is a prerequisite for the following courses:•EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block•EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods•EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching

GPA is Very Important!

May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits)

Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar FORMS

◦ Read information box on GF Application

Application should be turned into Registrar’s Office prior to last day of semester in which course is repeated

◦ GF applications submitted after the end of term require advisor signature

Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

Grade Forgiveness (GF): Best way to raise your GPA

Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript

Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

Update your ISET Checklist

Include classes you plan to take next semester

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

Some courses are off campus

◦DO NOT register for any class with:

LOWR, LOV or COSP location

◦ DIST = Extended Studies {additional tuition cost}

Where are your classes located?

In the Math concentration:◦MATH 391, MATH 395 & MED 381 are

fall only classes

In the Language Arts concentration◦ FILM 120 requires also registering for

FILM 121

Course Information

• EDEL 350 Emergent Literacy•Please allow for 4 hours per week for tutoring and observation

• PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in

ENG 122 OR ENG 123

Course Information

EDRD 319 needs to be taken the semester prior to EDEL 350 Emergent Literacy

If you are unable to register for EDRD 319, put your name on the waiting list

Information for EDEL 350

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

Waiting List

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

Science Course Information

• SCED 475 must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture

• SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446

Classes With Registration Issues

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 vicky.stromberger@unco.edu

ESL Information

See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement formAlso - found on ISET websitewww.unco.edu/ISET/forms

Transcripts should be sent to Admissions

You can take courses at the

community college

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

Check often--frequently updated

Where you can find PTEP Information

• 0 credit courses with no scheduled meetings

• Print Checklist•Complete requirements by due date www.unco.edu/teach

Register in the appropriate semester: EDFE 110: After completion of 15 cr. and

prior to PTEP courses• EDFE 120: semester prior to Literacy

Practicum EDFE 130: semester prior to Student Teaching

Checkpoint Courses

Register for EDFE 120 semester prior to request

Placement requires a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350 Proof of registration for PLACE or PRAXIS II Partner Schools need:

Resume- Check Career Services website for assistance

One-page letter to cooperating teacher ** Preference for placements are NOT

guaranteed

EDEL 445/446Request For Literacy Practicum

Placement

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!

PRAXIS II

* 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 ( minimum grade of ‘B’ required)◦ SCED 475◦ EDEL 445 & 446 ( minimum grade of ‘B’ required)

Please Note!

• 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

Student Teaching

Research Student Teaching Placement

Please look on the STE website

EDFE 130

http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements

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

Have you looked at your Degree Evaluation?

◦Conduct Grad Check at 90 credits

◦Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002 Call to make an appointment: 351-2231

◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns DO NOT PANIC !

Graduation Information

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, etc…

Easy check-out Come see what is available

Do you know about the ISET Library?

Registration dates are based on Overall Earned Hours

To determine your total number of Earned Hours look on your URSA account

Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date

www.unco.edu Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates

Fall Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours

Summer Registration

Registration for Summer 2010 begins April 5

◦No PIN# required

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