TRANSFER STUDENTS

It is critical to use the AR to review General Education and to find unused "999" courses that may fit in one of the students requirements. Please make sure that the student is in the correct Gened program.

Most importantly:

• if the student has transferred 21 or more units he/she only responsible for SOME of the core courses; and you need to read the AR to see which of these courses the student is being asked to take. However, if a student transfers 21 or more credits and all the core courses appear on the AR, send them to the advising office immediately.

Other transfer student information is included in the attachment.

GRADUATION CLEARANCE

The semester before (approximately 9 months) students plan to graduate, they need to do the following:

1. Apply for Graduation at the Registrars Office (Basement of Baker Hall).
2. Meet with their advisor to get a sign off on the Graduation Checklist.

Note: if students are repeating a course with a D grade, the course will be counted twice until the grades are received at the end of the term.

The Checklist and instructions are attached. Contact Larry Schuetz (x1620) with questions.

REPEAT POLICY

Students may repeat up to 5 courses (excluding developmental courses). Students who wish to repeat a 6 th course will need to appeal to Academic Standards. For further information, contact the Advising Office at x1550 (heiberd).

All repeats must be for a grade. See the catalog for additional information on the repeat policy.

SATISFACTORY/NO CREDIT

Students may take up to 15 credits of S/NC cannot if the courses are not in the major, minor or core courses (unless the course is offered for S/NC only). An "S" is equivalent to a grade of "C" or better. Students will not earn credit for the course if they receive a grad of NC. For the complete policy, see the Catalog,

ADVISING NOTES

To meet our advising goals, please review:

1. Advisors need to take a few minutes in the advising sessions to discuss more than just course selection and to create a connection with the student.
   1. Sophomores who are coming from the Center now need to establish a new relationship with their faculty advisor. So, take a few minutes to find out something about these students? interests and goals, and provide them with an overview of the major and emphases. Encourage them to ask questions and visit again (not just at registration). Find out why they are in the major and what courses they have enjoyed.
   2. We need to encourage our students to prepare for their future.
      -- to participate in clubs and other activities (volunteer, leadership, etc) that will help them develop their future plans. At your sessions, discuss the importance of these activities.
      -- to work with career services early in their Junior year to prepare and post their resumes.
      (students can take a course: LSINDP 399 Career Information In Arts and Communication And Letters And Sciences). Discuss career paths and graduate school with your Advisor
2. Students need more assistance in understanding the AR. Advisors need to USE the AR in their advising sessions. (Checksheets can be helpful tools if used together with the AR, not instead of the AR.)
   1. Explain to your advisees that if requirements are in bold-faced print, that students need to know why - not just ignore them!
   2. Review each areaof the AR with your advisee and check or note to the student which requirements need to be fulfilled. This includes 120 credit minimum, GPA, University Requirements, Degree Requirements, major and minor. This is particularly important with your new sophomore advisees
      
      Gen Ed
      -- Be sure that the student is in the correct GenEd program. Students with 21 or more transfer credits have a different Gen Ed program).
      -- Re-entry students who began here 2005 or earlier should contact the L&S Advising Office for a GenEd review.
      -- If anything is still in "bolded" in students' Univ. Requirements be sure they know why.
      -- refer to the L&S Office if any questions are unresolved
      
      Minors
      -- Discuss whether a minor is required for their major.
      -- Help them select an appropriate minor (hopefully no later than first semester Junior year)
      -- Refer them to the chair of the minor department to be sure they are meeting requirements.
      

      120 credits required to degree
      -- Be sure they are NOT looking at the cum credits on the transcript portion of the AR.
      -- Be sure they ARE looking at the 120 credit requirement at the beginning of the actual
      A R (this is a projected number which includes their current enrollment.)
      Note: if students are repeating a course with a D grade, the course may counted twice until the grades are received at the end of the term.

      The BA vs the BS
      -- Make sure they know the difference and which degree is best for them
      -- Refer students to the L&S office for BA degree language waivers and 300/400 level work.
      
      Secondary Education Students
      Point out that the University Gen Ed requirements and PI 34 for Gen Ed are closely connected, but are not identical. (This is especially true for Transfer students) Refer students to Steve Kruse or their college of education program coordinator if they have questions. College of Education website will provide them information about certification
      http://academics.uww.edu/coe/

L&S MASTER ADVISERS for 2006-2007

Each department has a Master Advisor who serves as a mentor to other advisors and who helps the College of L&S work to enhance its advising services. If you need assistance with advising, they are a good information resource. When our updated list is confirmed, I will send out an announcement.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Biology Department

• Pre-Dentistry, Dr. Michael Woller, Upham 205
• Pre-Medicine, Dr. Peter Mesner, Upham 207
• Pre-Veterinary, Dr. Ellen Davis, Goodhue 226

Chemistry Department

• Pre-Chiropractic, Dr. Steve Anderson, Library 2224
• Pre-Pharmacy, Dr. Hepzibah Kumpaty, Library 2217

Physics

• Pre-Engineering (emphasis in the Physics major)
• Pre-Optometry, Dr. Steven Sahyun, Goodhue 321

Political Science

• Pre-Law, Dr. Susan Johnson, Salisbury 202

LICENSURE COORDINATORS FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION

Steve Kruse, Advising Coordinator
Winther Hall, Room 2003
Phone: 262-472-1585
Email: education@uww.edu

Admission to Professional Education, Graduation, and Teacher Licensure Info.

Becky Wintermute, Certifying Officer
Winther Hall, Room 2033
Phone: 262-472-1184
Email: wintermb@uww.edu