Pre-Advising Workshops Advisement and Registration are two different steps that you must complete to sign up for classes for the Spring semester. Susannah Waldrop Academic Support Center, Director

“One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Challenge and support / meeting students where they are at

Defining Preparing Promoting Building Defining: Terms (Registration/Advisement) & Expectations Preparing- for meeting, preparing for career Promoting- other events on campus Building- toolkit, to do list, community

Advisement & Registration Advisement and Registration are two different steps that you must complete to sign up for classes for the Spring semester. Susannah Waldrop Academic Support Center, Director

International Studies 2nd floor CLC Consider Study Abroad… International Studies 2nd floor CLC Shout out to the study abroad program. Investigate the possibilities early… there may be scholarships to help you afford it. Visit the International office or see their website.

Roles Goals Process FAQ Checklist

Educational Plan Role of Advisor Advisors should have accurate information on your major. Their job is to meet with you to assist you with your choices for next semester. Educational Plan

Role of Advisor Accurate Information

Role of Advisor They will Maintain records

Role of Advisor Refer

Role of Advisor Be available

Who is my advisor? Myles Alexander: Math, Computer Science, and Communications Rampey Building, Room 115   Wanda Cromer – Biology & Chemistry Rampey Building, Room 116 Sherry McAdams: Education Rampey Building, Room 114 Kathy Horner: Criminal Justice and Sociology Media Building, Room 301 Hannah Terpack: Business The George, Room 153 Susannah Waldrop: Undeclared and Psychology Rampey Building, Room 121 Terri Whitaker: Nursing HEC, Room 3095 If your advisor is not listed, contact the main office of your major Advisors should have accurate information on your major. Their job is to meet with you to assist you with your choices for next semester.

Role of Student Goals

Role of Student Requirements

Role of Student Come with a plan

Role of Student Ask questions

Role of Student Communicate problems

Role of Student Check email

Role of Student Know deadlines

Role of Student Be prepared and on time

Role of Student Take responsibility

October 21st -November 1st Advisement October 21st -November 1st

Priority Registration November 4th -November 15th

SSC registration screens (https://my.sc.edu)

Registration Eligibility/Registration Time

Finding your advisor’s name

Examples for finding a class time

Examples for finding a class time

Examples for finding a class time

Examples for finding a class time

FAQ Know LIFE/HOPE scholarship guidelines Withdrawing from a course – Wed. Oct. 30th Maintaining full-time status – 12 credit hours (i.e. housing, insurance, financial aid, etc.) Financial aid renewal for next year (FAFSA)

Checklist for Log in to SSC (know your id & password) to check your registration appointment time and check for any holds on your registration eligibility

Checklist for Review your degree program checklist from the online catalog and decide on courses that are appropriate for your degree

Checklist for Make an appointment with your advisor If you have any question about your advisor, you should call or visit the department of your major

Checklist for Login to SSC on or after your assigned appointment time and register for your classes

Spring Registration Checklist Pay fees in advance to avoid cancellation of your class schedule Start spring classes on January 13

Where to go for help Student Success Center Rampey Building 503-5392 Records and Registration Health Education Complex –Suite 2081 503-5220

Include an ice breaker activity Invite someone from upper division Tie into career center event / career activity Financial aid Other ideas?

Peer leaders volunteering times, student workers using skills, the commuter that drives from miles, the diverse faces, the single parent, first choice.

If you have questions or would like a copy of this presentation, let me know: swaldrop@uscupstate.edu