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GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors
Spring 2010
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
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 [email protected]
› 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!
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
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)
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
Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course
Research Student Teaching Placement
Please look on the STE website
EDFE 130
http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements
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 after completing 90 cr.
› 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 - Registrar’s Office or online
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 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
Summer Registration
Registration for Summer 2010 begins April 5
› No PIN# required
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› [email protected]
Jaime Donahue› 351-1602› [email protected]
