Heather LaPerle College of Business Academic Advisor

 Heather LaPerle, Peer Advisor Coordinator and Academic Advisor for College of Business  Janet Abbott, Director of Student Success Programs including Compact Scholars Program  Jaclyn Hugg, Student Success Advisor  Christiana Bashian, Graduate Assistant

 Do you know what grades you are getting? ◦ Have you gone to Professor’s Office Hours? ◦ Have you visited the Academic Advising Center? ◦ Have you talked to your Major Advisor? ◦ Have you used on campus Tutoring?  Recommendation: Complete the CSP Academic Progress Report and Visit the Compact Scholars Program website: CSP Academic Progress Report

 Mandatory hours professors hold each week ◦ Professors are required to be available to students  Appointments can be made as well  Office Hours are listed on the Course Syllabus  Recommendation: Visit each professor 3 times each semester ◦ 1) Within first two weeks of semester ◦ 2) Around Midterms/Middle of the Semester ◦ 3) Before Finals

 Use the Virtual Student Success Center ◦  On Campus Tutoring ◦ Mathematics Department: ◦ Economics Department: ◦ EOP: ◦ Student Disability Services:  Recommendation: Know tutoring options before they are needed

 Visit at least ONCE per SEMESTER  For all students, Academic Advisors can: ◦ Explain General Education and Graduation Requirements ◦ Review and print Degree Evaluation ◦ Go over the Major Academic Plan (MAP) ◦ Explain Academic Probation and Disqualification  Open Monday-Thursday 9am to 4pm for Walk-in Advising Only  Located in SSW 1551  Recommendation: Bookmark the Academic Advising Center website:

 Students on Academic Probation ◦ Have a SDSU and/or Overall GPA below 2.0 ◦ Have 3 semesters to raise SDSU and/or Overall GPA to a 2.0 or higher  Fall and Spring semesters only ◦ Must earn a 2.0 or higher term GPA each semester on academic probation  Example: Fall GPA ◦ Are in danger of being Academically Disqualified from SDSU

 Students that are Academically Disqualified ◦ Did NOT raise his/her SDSU and/or Overall GPA to a 2.0 or higher after 3 semesters on academic probation ◦ Did NOT earn a 2.0 or higher term GPA each semester on academic probation  Example: Fall GPA ◦ Are no longer SDSU students ◦ Must wait 1 full academic year before taking courses through Open University to raise SDSU GPA ◦ Must wait at least 2 years before becoming an SDSU student again

 Compact Scholars Program Compact Scholars Program ◦ Janet Abbott, Director of Student Success Programs ◦ Jaclyn Hugg, Student Success Advisor ◦ Christiana Bashian, Graduate Assistant  Academic Success Agreement Academic Success Agreement  Bounce Back Program Bounce Back Program  Academic Advising Center ◦ Academic Probation Tutorial Academic Probation Tutorial ◦ Academic Probation FAQs Academic Probation FAQs  Recommendation: Use the Academic Probation Resources listed above throughout the semester

 Visit at least ONCE per SEMESTER  Find your major advisor:  If you are Undeclared, make sure you: ◦ Meet with Rosie Villafana-Hatcher, Undeclared Advisor  ◦ Visit ◦ Read the General Catalog: ◦ Visit Career Services:  Recommendation: Learn about your major through hands-on experiences (internships, volunteering, student organizations, ect.)

 Career Services is an Invaluable Student Resource ◦ Assessments for Major and Career ◦ Career Fairs ◦ Workshops (Resume, Interview, Graduate School) ◦ Speed Networking Events ◦ Mentor Programs ◦ Vault- Career Resource ◦ On and Off Campus Job and Internship Postings ◦ Perfect Interview ◦ On Campus Job Recruitment and Interviews  Recommendation: Register for Aztec Career Connection today:

 First Step: Visit Advising Resources ◦ Compact Scholars Program DUS Lounge ADM 201 ◦ Academic Advising Center SSW 1551 ◦ Major Advisor:  Second Step: Do it Yourself ◦ View your Degree Evaluation and Unofficial Transcript online throughout semester: ◦ Look at your MyMAP online:  Third Step: Create Your Wishlist ◦ Class Schedule is online now:  Recommendation: Find balance with your course load and subjects

 Log on to Webportal ◦ Create Wishlist ◦ Check Registration Day and Time ◦ Check if your Fees have been Paid ◦ Verify your Address  Recommendation: Register for 16 units maximum

 Go to Class  Buy and Read Textbooks  Read Syllabus  Get a Planner  Schedule Study Time  Go to Professor’s Office Hours  Use Campus Resources  Get Involved  Recommendation: Make sure to schedule study time in a planner

 Research shows students that are involved are more likely to be academically successful, graduate, and have balance  Student Life and Leadership has over 200 clubs/organizations:  Compact Scholars Program has a student organization, Scholars for Success:  Recommendation: Find a way to get involved outside of class

Please feel free contact me for an appointment or or visit me in the Business Advising Center EBA 448