1. Partners in Student Success Some Basic Things to Know So You Can Support Your First Year Student University Advising Services

2. Partners? Definition of “partner” A person who shares with another in some endeavor Food for thought…when and how can I partner with my student?

3. “Beginning the college experience is an exhilarating feeling. Incoming freshmen are excited for the independence, the parties, and so much more. A lot of students don’t know, however, how time consuming and important school actually is. College is much more than what the movies show or what the students’ imagine college to be.” Jackie How to partner with your student as he/she begins the exhilaration experience known as “College”.

4. Requirements (Academic) University Advising Services

5. Written Communication 2 courses, must earn a “C” or better Science and the Natural World 2 courses, one from group A. The second course may be from group A or group B, one course must have a lab. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning 2 courses, must earn a “C” or better, one from group A. The second course may be from group A or group B. Society and Human Behavior 2 courses, one from group A. The second course may be from group A or group B. Global Citizenship 2 courses Humanities 2 courses, one from group A. The second course may be from group A or group B. Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) 4 courses, must earn a “C” or better The Intellectual Foundations Program

6. Resources University Advising Services

7. The Role of Advising We help your student develop and implement a (4 year) plan (sample = Flight Plans) DARS – WHAT IF Function Curriculum Sheets: www.fau.edu/uaswww.fau.edu/uas Read for details Required, recommended, WAC, one from group A. The second course may be from group A or group B.

9. Additional Resources: Academic Coaching – ACCESS –1-on-1 meetings –Workshops –Faculty mentors CLASS Office – SI/Tutoring Writing Center Math Learning Center

10. Even More Resources: Career Development Center Major KnOWLedge Internships Resume Writing and Interviewing to help students prepare for the career they have chosen First Year Experience (FYE) Website One stop shop for all things FYE Parent and Family Programs

11. Class Begin August 17 Last day to Drop/Add August 21 Last day to Pay Tuition August 24 Last day to Withdraw November 13 Encourage your student to check their mid- term grades. Advance Registration November 2 Encourage your student to come early for advising. Final Exams December 3-9 Semester Ends December 11 Dates to Remember http://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/calendar.php

12. University Policies and Procedures http://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/catalog.php

13. University Advising Services Result of Partnering?

14. Graduates!

15. QUESTIONS? University Advising Services