1. 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

2. “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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Roles Goals Process FAQ Checklist

7. 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

8. Role of Advisor
Accurate Information

9. Role of Advisor
They will
Maintain records

10. Role of Advisor
Refer

11. Role of Advisor
Be available

12. 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.

13. Role of Student
Goals

14. Role of Student
Requirements

15. Role of Student
Come with a plan

16. Role of Student
Ask questions

17. Role of Student
Communicate problems

18. Role of Student
Check

19. Role of Student
Know deadlines

20. Role of Student
Be prepared and on time

21. Role of Student
Take responsibility

22. October 21st -November 1st
Advisement
October 21st -November 1st

23. Priority Registration
November 4th -November 15th

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

25. Registration Eligibility/Registration Time

26. Finding your advisor’s name

27. Examples for finding a class time

28. Examples for finding a class time

29. Examples for finding a class time

30. Examples for finding a class time

31. 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)

32. 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

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

34. 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

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

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

37. Where to go for help
Student Success Center Rampey Building Records and Registration Health Education Complex –Suite

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

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

40. If you have questions or would like a copy of this presentation, let me know: