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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 [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! 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› [email protected]
Jaime Donahue› 351-1602› [email protected]