Department of Microbiology Enrollment (Registration) Advising Form

Time/Date May Enroll in Courses:

Instructions: Complete sections A-G (as applicable). Print your completed form, and bring it with you to your advising meeting. Remember: If you arrive unprepared for your advising appointment, your advisor reserves the right to reschedule your appointment.

SECTION A: IDENTIFICATION Student: Student ID Number: Classification (select one): FR SO JR SR Semester/Year entered NCSU: Proposed Graduation Date (Semester/Year):

SECTION B: CURRICULUM INFORMATION Current Major:

If applicable, intended major: If applicable, additional major(s): If applicable, intended minor(s):

SECTION F: ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Tentative Courses Planned for Next Term: (Circle One) Fall Spring

Course Credit Hrs For Advisor Use Only: Notes and Alternative Options

TOTAL HRS

SECTION C: CAREER GOALS/BACK-UP PLANS (Briefly list your plans in the space provided)

SECTION D: CURRENT SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROGRESS Course Grades Earned to Date

(Exams/Quizzes, HW, etc.) # ClassesMissed

Are there any extenuating circumstances that may impact your academic performance this term such as medical, financial, or personal issues? If so, briefly list/explain.

SECTION E: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (ACADEMIC, SERVICE, SOCIAL) (List your activities in the space provided) Academic (list all current scholarships, honor programs, and academic and professional organizations): Service (list all current service activities): Social (list all non-academic/professional organizations and your interests): Work Experience (list all recently completed, current, and planned):

SECTION G: SUMMER ENROLLMENT (Only applicable for spring semester advising sessions) Tentative Courses Planned for Summer Term:

Course Credit Hrs

Summer Session

Institution

Enrollment Instructions Available: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/faq/registration.html http://ncsu.edu/registrar/guides/students/tutorials.html

STUDENT ACTIONS: By signing this form, I am verifying that I met with an advisor, received my enrollment clearance as applicable, and agree to the indicated action items.

Signature/Date:

FOR ADVISOR USE ONLY

Plan of Work Approval Status:

ADVISOR NOTES/ACTIONS: Signature/Date: (Check all that apply) Advisor Coord. of Advising UG Coord.

What is a learning experience (i.e., research/work project), and when should I start thinking about it?

One credit hour equals 45 hours of work (135 hours of work = 3 credit hours). The experience must be related to your area of study within your field of study, be hands on, and may be paid or volunteer. Experiences may involve research, teaching, or exposure to a specific profession. Students are responsible for arranging their experience and turning in their “contract” on time. Your academic advisor will help guide you in selecting an appropriate experience as needed. Students have three options for experience credit.

• ALS 498H/499H: Honors Research or Teaching (Required for those in the CALS Honors Program) • MB 492: External Learning Experience (Off Campus) • MB 493: Special Problems in Biological Sciences/Zoology (On Campus)

Select Resources and Links: Resources you should have on “speed dial”! Your Dept. of Microbiology advisor!

• Dept. of Microbiology: • SIS Student Guide: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/sis/forstudents/guide.html • Registration and Records: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/ • Scholarships and Financial Aid: http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/ • CALS Academic Advising and Information: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/index.cfm?showpage=32 • OASIS: http://www.ncsu.edu/oasis/ (Check out the frequently asked questions under the student section.) • Thinking about taking courses somewhere else? See how they transfer to NCSU at

http://admissions.ncsu.edu/how-apply/admission-profile/course-equiv.php • Not sure how to select your math or English course? Unsure about whether or not you need a foreign language? Check out:

o Math: http://www.math.ncsu.edu/courses/index.php o English: http://social.chass.ncsu.edu/fwp/Placement.htm o Foreign Language: http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/place.htm

• Having academic, career, or personal concerns? The Counseling Center can help! Check out all of the services offered at http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/counseling_center/.

• Have a learning disability or medical condition? You may be eligible for services through the Disability Services Office. Check out the office’s web site http://www.ncsu.edu/dso/ to see if you may qualify.

Need help with your courses?

• Go see your professor/TA during office hours or make an appointment! • Determine your learning style: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html • Review Biology’s Tips for Success (available in 2717 Bostian Hall and 114 David Clark Labs) • Check out the Counseling Center’s workshops and study tips! They also do one-on-one academic counseling sessions.

Check out http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/counseling_center/ for details. • The Undergraduate Tutorial Center: http://www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center/ • Check out the departmental tutorial services

o Biology: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/biology/index.cfm?pageID=1604 o Chemistry: http://www.ncsu.edu/chemistry/Undergrads/undergrads.html o Math: http://www.math.ncsu.edu/mmc/index.php o Physics: http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/classes/tutor.html

Looking for a learning experience or exploring your career options?

• CALS Career Services: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/career/ • CALS Undergrad. Research/Teaching Opportunities (CALS Research Portal):

http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/cfdocs/ugres/index.cfm • Office of Undergraduate Research: http://www.ncsu.edu/undergrad-research/ • The Counseling Center: http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/counseling_center/ • Health Professions Advising Center (Heath PAC): http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/health_pac/ • NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Information:

http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/studentservices/admissions.html • Other Health-Related Professions: http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/ & http://www.nchealthcareers.com/ • Other Careers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm • Recommended Books: Great Jobs for Biology Majors (by Blythe Camenson)

Opportunities in Biological Sciences (by Kathleen Belikoff) Jump Start Your Career in BioScience (by Chandra B. Louise, PhD) Guide to Nontraditional Careers in Science (by Karen Young Kreeger) Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (Edited by Cynthia Robbins-Roth) Put Your Science to Work: The Take Charge Career Guide for Scientists (by Peter S. Fiske, PhD)

Microbiology majors are encouraged to participate in research. Those who with to enter a Graduate should consider it a requirement.

http://www.microbiology.ncsu.edu