1. Fall 2012

2.  The ISET Major is part of University College  ISET is the largest major at UNC

3.  Gather forms  View unofficial transcript on URSA  Update ISET Checklist  Meet with advisor - create a 4-year plan

4.  Pick up the forms at: ◦ The ISET Office (McKee 227) or ◦ Print from the ISET website www.unco.edu/iset (Forms) www.unco.edu/iset  ISET course checklist  4-year plan worksheet  Graduation Requirements Worksheet

5.  Do you have the: ◦ Correct major ? (minor if applicable) ◦ Correct concentration ? ◦ Elementary licensure ? ◦ ESL endorsement ? (if applicable )

6.  These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript  AP/IB credits  Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed Must have ‘C’ or higher for credits to transfer Grades do not transfer

7.  Registration date  URSA  Student tab ◦ Determine Your Date to Register ◦ Check your URSA account for ‘Holds’ ◦ You will be unable to register with a ‘Hold’ on your account ◦ Contact the appropriate office for questions regarding your specific ‘Hold’

8.  Check the courses you completed according to your unofficial transcript (AP/IB) or transfer cr. if applicable)  Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

9.  Complete the ISET Graduation Requirements Form according to your unofficial transcript  ISET Graduation Requirements Form – www.unco.edu/iset --> www.unco.edu/iset Forms and resources  ISET Graduation Requirements Form For transfer credits put a ‘T’ for the semester you took the class

10.  Include classes you plan to take next semester  Come prepared  Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising

11.  Carefully check the location of your classes  To ensure your classes are at UNC ◦ Select Main Campus on URSA as Campus choice ◦ DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location ◦ DIST = Extended Studies  {additional tuition cost}

12.  http://unco.smartcatalogiq.com/2012- 2013/Undergraduate-Catalog/Undergraduate- Programs/Bachelors-Degrees/Interdisciplinary- Studies-BA-Elementary-Teaching-Emphasis-ISET- with-Elementary-KGrade-6-Licensure.aspx http://unco.smartcatalogiq.com/2012- 2013/Undergraduate-Catalog/Undergraduate- Programs/Bachelors-Degrees/Interdisciplinary- Studies-BA-Elementary-Teaching-Emphasis-ISET- with-Elementary-KGrade-6-Licensure.aspx  Course Descriptions ◦ Select appropriate prefix and course number ◦ Read course description  Check out course prerequisites ◦ Be aware of GPA requirements

13.  Some courses have unique requirements ◦ EX: Online WEB; Hybrid; Recitation; Lab  To find out specifics about courses:  Click on the CRN #  Look at the information in Notes  It is your responsibility to be informed about the classes you choose

14. In the Math concentration: ◦ MATH 391 spring only class In the Language Arts concentration ◦ FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121 * PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

15.  BIO 265, SCI 265, and ESCI 265 ◦ You must register for the Lecture (3-4 cr) ~AND ~ ◦ You must register for the Lab (0 cr) ** Submit both CRN numbers at the same time

16.  TESL 101 required 0 cr. application ◦ Packet is available on Blackboard  Take with MAS 100 or MAS 275  1 full year of college level Spanish  Take the Online Spanish Assessment  http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_ex am.html http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_ex am.html  Additional Questions?  Contact Elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu

17.  See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form  Located on the ISET website  www.unco.edu/ISET/forms www.unco.edu/ISET/forms  Request transcripts be sent to Admissions

18. 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP prerequisite courses Junior year  3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for: EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block To calculate your GPA  follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet

19.  May be applied toward a course for which you want to improve your grade  Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines  Course Repeat does affect COF Stipend  Information  www.unco.edu/registrar Information  www.unco.edu/registrar

20.  www.unco.edu/teach www.unco.edu/teach  Very important  Required forms are available here  Check often--frequently updated

21. Register for EDFE 110 (prerequisite for PTEP courses) after completing 15 cr. 0 credit course with no scheduled meetings Print Checklist from www.unco.edu/teach website www.unco.edu/teach Complete requirements by due date See website above for deadline

22.  Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv  Helpful information for ISET major ◦ Important dates and deadlines ◦ Speakers and events ◦ Volunteer opportunities ◦ Employment opportunities

23.  Please visit the ISET Resource Library ◦ McKee 227 (ISET Office)  Useful, current texts on: ◦ Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, PRAXIS II, etc…  Easy check-out  Come see what is available

24.  Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session: ◦ Call the ISET Office: 351-2929  OR ◦ Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

25. You can make an individual appointment after you have attended Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments

26.  Pat Doherty ◦ 351-1369 ◦ pat.doherty@unco.edu pat.doherty@unco.edu  Jaime Donahue ◦ 351-1602 ◦ jaime.donahue@unco.edu jaime.donahue@unco.edu