GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors

Fall 2010

University College The ISET Major is part of University

College

ISET is the only major in the University College

At graduation you will line-up at the University College banner

How you prepare for Group Advising

Gather forms View unofficial transcript on

URSA Update ISET Checklist Update 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 worksheet GPA prediction worksheet

Catalog 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

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• Must have C or higher for credits to

transfer• Grades do not transfer

View Unofficial Transcript on URSA for Transcript Totals

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

GPA is Very Important!

• 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses

• 3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for• EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block• EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods • EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block

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

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 the Registrar’s Office prior to last the 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

Update your ISET Checklist

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

Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

ESL Information

ESL concentration requires› 2 years of H.S. foreign language or › 1 full year of college level foreign language

› Document language background through vicky.stromberger@unco.edu

› PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement

Community College Guaranteed

Transfer Courses

Please see the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Course sheet

Found on ISET websitewww.unco.edu/ISET/forms

Completed transfer credit transcript must be sent to Admissions

Where do you find PTEP Information?

www.unco.edu/teach Very important Required forms are available

here Check often--frequently

updated

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 bookstore

Network with each other! Review sessions offered each

semester

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

CH 303 – check the CRN and read notes: online or hybrid

Course Information

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

Waiting List

If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed

The waiting list is located on the PTEP website www.unco.edu/teach

Put your name on the waiting list PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a

new section opens

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 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better)› SCED 475› EDEL 445 & 446 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or

better)

EDF 408

EDF 408 is the I Can Do IT Workshop One credit course offered on Saturday Take with EDEL 445/446 Not required but highly recommended

Student Teaching • Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454} Cumulative 3.0 GPA required for placement

Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130 is required for student teaching placement

Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

Research Student Teaching Placement

Please look on the STE website

EDFE 130

There is no self placement

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

Have you looked at your

Degree Evaluation ? Juniors/Seniors please look at your degree

evaluation on URSA

Compare completed courses with existing and remaining courses on the ISET Checklist

Contact ISET advisor if there are discrepancies

Graduation Information

◦Conduct Grad Check Last semester prior to Literacy Practicum {EDEL 445/446}

◦Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002Call to make an appointment: 351-2231$50 one-time cost – added to your student bill

◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concernsDO NOT PANIC !

Are You on the Listserv?

Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv

Valuable 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-out We have a copy of the PRAXIS study

guide Come see what is available

Fall Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours

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

Registration Dates Nov 3 Senior 160-100

cr.

Nov 4 Senior 99-90 cr.

Sign-up for Group Advising

PTEP will register students for EDEL 453 & 454 (Student Teaching)

To sign-up for a Group Advising session:› Call the ISET Office at 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› Pat.doherty@unco.edu

Jaime Donahue› 351-1602› Jaime.donahue@unco.edu