2.  The ISET Major is part of University College  ISET is the only major in the University College  At graduation you will line-up at the University College banner

3.  Gather forms  View unofficial transcript on URSA  Update ISET Checklist  Update 4-year plan

4.  Pick up the forms at: › The ISET Office (McKee 227) or › Print from the ISET website (Forms)  ISET course checklist  4-year plan worksheet  GPA prediction worksheet

5.  Look on URSA to see which catalog you are in – › Go to › Student Information  Curriculum Information › Current Program  Catalog Term  Read the course descriptions  Check out course prerequisites  Be aware of GPA requirements

6.  Do you have the… › Correct major? (minor if applicable) › Correct concentration? › Elementary licensure? › ESL endorsement? (if applicable)

7.  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

8.  Located above Courses in Progress  Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits › Credit total determines registration date  Use overall Quality Points, GPA hours, and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet  Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet  Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades

9. 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses 3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block

10.  May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits)  Application available at www.unco.edu/registrarwww.unco.edu/registrar  FORMS › Read information box on GF Application  A pplication should be turned into the Registrar’s Office prior to last the day of semester in which course is repeated › GF applications submitted after the end of term require advisor signature  Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

11.  Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript  Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

12.  ESL concentration requires › 2 years of H.S. foreign language or › 1 full year of college level foreign language › Document language background through vicky.stromberger@unco.eduvicky.stromberger@unco.edu › PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement

13.  Please see the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Course sheet  Found on ISET website  www.unco.edu/ISET/forms www.unco.edu/ISET/forms  Completed transfer credit transcript must be sent to Admissions

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

15.  See PRAXIS II on ISET website  Budget and prepare ($130)  Take one year prior to Student Teaching  Review content area information › Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science  Practice/Review material available online www.ets.org/praxis/register or bookstore www.ets.org/praxis/register  Network with each other!  Review sessions offered each semester

16. SCED 475  must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446 CH 303 – check the CRN and read notes: online or hybrid

17.  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

18.  If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed   The waiting list is located on the PTEP website www.unco.edu/teach www.unco.edu/teach  Put your name on the waiting list  PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a new section opens

19.  * All methods courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454)  Methods courses include : › ART 444 › CH 303 ** (may be taken during student teaching) › SES 403 › MUS 305 › TESL 370 › EDEL 450 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better) › SCED 475 › EDEL 445 & 446 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better)

20.  EDF 408 is the I Can Do IT Workshop  One credit course offered on Saturday  Take with EDEL 445/446  Not required but highly recommended

21. Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454} Cumulative 3.0 GPA required for placement Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130 is required for student teaching placement  Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

22.  Please look on the STE website  EDFE 130  There is no self placement  http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements

23.  Juniors/Seniors please look at your degree evaluation on URSA  Compare completed courses with existing and remaining courses on the ISET Checklist  Contact ISET advisor if there are discrepancies

24. ◦ Conduct Grad Check  Last semester prior to Literacy Practicum {EDEL 445/446} ◦ Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002  Call to make an appointment: 351-2231  $50 one-time cost – added to your student bill ◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns  DO NOT PANIC !

25.  Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv  Valuable information for ISET major › Important dates and deadlines › Speakers and events › Volunteer opportunities › Employment opportunities

26.  Please visit the ISET Resource Library › McKee 227 (ISET Office)  Useful, current texts on: › Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, etc…  Easy check-out  We have a copy of the PRAXIS study guide  Come see what is available

27.  Registration dates are based on Overall Earned Hours  To determine your total number of Earned Hours look on your URSA account  Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date  www.unco.edu  Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates www.unco.edu

28.  Nov 3Senior160-100 cr.  Nov 4Senior 99-90 cr.

29.  PTEP will register students for EDEL 453 & 454 (Student Teaching)  To sign-up for a Group Advising session: › Call the ISET Office at 351-2929  OR › Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

30. 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

31.  Pat Doherty › 351-1369 › Pat.doherty@unco.edu Pat.doherty@unco.edu  Jaime Donahue › 351-1602 › Jaime.donahue@unco.edu Jaime.donahue@unco.edu