Advising Beyond Course Selection Online Advisor Training

Research for a reason. Advisor Training ADVISING MISSION The University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes that academic advising is a critical component of the educational experience and the success of its undergraduate students. Through individual and collaborative relationships with academic advisors, students are best able to define and implement sound educational plans that are consistent with their personal values, goals, and career plans.

RESPONSIBILTIES? Advisor Training Advising Retention Financial Responsibility Academic Integrity collaboration trainings honesty counseling professionalism respect Transfer credit Graduation REPEATS idea Upper Division FERPA NACADA Best Practices TOPS Progression persistence Completion

u.Achieve ® provides students and advisors with an easy-to-read progress report that allows for "what if" planning and creates a clear picture of the degree requirements necessary for graduation. u.Achieve can be accessed for students via ULINK. uAchieve on ULINK Degree Audit Research for a reason.

ADVISOR TRAINING REGISTRATION Priority Scheduling for Seniors: Important Dates and Deadlines calendar/important-dates-deadlines Request to Audit a Course Incompletes When should I’s be given Permanent I (PI) Semester extensions Drop Dates for Semester Resources

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STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Junior Division vs. Upper Division Upon enrolling at the University (FTF, TR, RE, TRRE) Upper Division Admission Requirements (Revised Spring 2015) A student is classified as a Junior Division student until entry requirements are met for Upper Division. University requirements for all majors: a)ENGL 102(ESOL 102) with a grade of “C” or better b)MATH 102, 103/104, 105 or 107 with a grade of “D” or better, c)3 hours or more in BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or ENVS 150 with a grade of “D” or better d) 30 non-developmental hours e) 2.0 adjusted GPA f) Additional academic college requirements **If a student is eligible for UD and is presently in JD, please have student visit the ASC in Lee Hall, room Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING

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TRANSFER CREDIT What is your role? University Transfer Advisors: Research for a reason. College of the Arts:Lori Crain College of Business:Mary Washington College of Education: Kay Riedel College of Engineering: Burke Huner CHEERafael Hernandez CIVEKenneth McManis EECEGeorge Thomas ITECShelton Houston MCHESally McInerny PETEFathi Boukadi

University Transfer Advisors: Research for a reason. University College: Sue Ann Ozbirn College of Liberal Arts: Carolyn Dural College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Nursing & DIET Michelle Weaver HSA & HIMCheri Domengeaux Dental HygieneKatie Coby Ray P. Authement College of Science: Lee Price BiologyPegge Alciatore Chemistry August Gallo Pre-PharmRyan Simon CMPSNona Istre ENVSDurga Poudel GeologyTim Deux InformaticsSonya Hsu MathRoss Chiquet PhysicsJames Dent

Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING The process... -After application -10 – 14 day period for admissions eligibility determination once all transcripts are received -Admissions Office enters transfer credit from transcripts (left side) -Admissions Office evaluates all courses found on the Board of Regents matrix (Transfer Course Guide) -Dean’s office is responsible for final evaluation of any course not included on the matrix Equivalency Chart for Louisiana Schools matrix-ay **Updated by the Board of Regents each year or more frequent

Permission for UL Students to enroll at another Institution: Required Signatures

FINANCIAL AID Types of Aid Grants: Money given to students based on family financial need Loans: Money borrowed by student or parent which must be repaid, usually with interest Work Study: Money earned from part-time campus job. Apply in Foster Hall after award letter is received. Limited funding at UL – Eligibility for all aid is determined by completion of the FASFA and must be renewed each academic year. – Student must meet federal financial aid academic requirements to maintain eligibility to continue to receive aid. Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING

Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) -Enroll in courses required to complete degree -Attend and complete classes to earn aid -Repay unearned portion if stop attending or resign -SAP will be checked at the end of each semester (including enrolled Summers) -Earn 2.0 semester and adjusted GPA -Complete 67% of registered semester hours -Warning: eligible for aid; must complete requirements -Suspension: ineligible, may appeal -Probation: eligible status if appeal approved; must meet stipulations given by Appeal Committee -Appeals for failure to meet SAP are reviewed by the Academic Success Center

TOPS Award determined by LOSFA after high school graduation (High School Core and ACT) Grade Point Average – Must earn 2.0 cumulative GPA after Fall semester to receive TOPS in the Spring semester – Must earn required cumulative GPA after Spring: – Opportunity-2.3 first year, 2.5 each year after – Performance/Honors-3.0 each year – Failure to earn GPA will temporarily suspend TOPS award until required GPA is achieved – Student has 2 years, must meet other requirements Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING

Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING TOPS RULES -Continuous full time enrollment -Earn 24 hours each school year -School year is August-July and includes regular Fall, Spring & Summer semesters and Intersessions -Hours earned in Advanced Placement or HS Dual-Enrolled are not applied to 24 -FAILURE TO EARN 24 HOURS WILL PERMANENTLY CANCEL TOPS All appeals for not meeting TOPS stipulations are handled through LOSFA directly

UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL POLICY Financial Obligation Policy -Student must acknowledge before registering for each semester through ULINK Fee Appeal -Completed after resignation from semester -Once a past debt to the University has been sent to the Attorney General's Office for collection, a Tuition and Fee Appeal is no longer possible through the Fee Committee. Past debt is turned over 60 days after the last day of each semester. -Appeals submitted to Registrar's office fee-appeals-procedure#sthash.ZC5TdGNI.dpuf fee-appeals-procedure#sthash.ZC5TdGNI.dpuf Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING

HELPFUL LINKS Research for a reason. ADVISOR TRAINING Academic Success Center Tutoring Tuition and Fee Schedule Wellness Center Academic Calendar Important Dates and Deadlines

PRESENTED BY: Lana RodriguezAcademic Success Center Sue Ann OzbirnUniversity College