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Student Academic Success
Rhonda Kitch, Ph.D.University Registrar
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, 701-231-7708, [email protected].
To better understand…• Academic advising • NDSU’s academic structure• Registration • Student responsibility and
resources
Session Goals
Academic Advising
“Shouldn’t I be there?”• Space• Learning moment for students
– “Preparing for Academics” session• Advisors and registration staff in computer lab• FERPA – Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
(1974)– Protects student records– Directory vs. Non-Directory Information– Third Party Consent to Release form online
Academic AdvisingAdvising &
Registration Today• Session this afternoon• Meet with a faculty member or
professional advisor from selected major
• Individual vs. group advising • Review what classes are
needed for first semester• Register for classes using
Campus Connection
Advising & Registration Beyond Orientation
• Contact advisor to make appointment
• Review educational goals and report any academic difficulties
• Learn about the program and other campus services
Academic Structure
Academic Structure 7 Academic
Colleges
• Agriculture, Food Systems & Natural Resources
• Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
• Business• Engineering• Health
Professions• Human Sciences
& Education• Science &
Mathematics
17 BaccalaureateDegrees
• Examples include:• Bachelor of Arts• Bachelor of
Science• Bachelor of Music• Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of University Studies
100+ Undergraduate Major Programs
• Examples include:• Accounting• Animal Science• Biological
Sciences• Chemistry• Computer
Science• English• History• Management• Pharmacy• Radiologic
Sciences• Spanish
Education
75+ Undergraduate
Minor Programs• Examples include:
• Agribusiness• Art• Business
Administration• Criminal Justice• Economics• Equine Science• Food Safety• French Studies• Geology• Horticulture• Managerial
Psychology• Physics• Journalism
Earning a Degree at NDSU
Bachelor’s Degree
General Education Courses
College or Department Courses
Major Requirements
Registration
Creating the Academic Transcript
Meet with assigned academic advisor
Build a schedule of
classes
Register for classes using
Campus Connection
Registration creates NDSU Official
transcript
Why is the transcript important?• Official university document• Permanent and will never be destroyed• Important for admission to other institutions [i.e. other undergraduate
programs, graduate school, professional school (medical, law, etc.), etc.]• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
NDSU = Connected Students
NDSU Email Campus Connection
Blackboard Navigate
Transfer & Examination Credits
• PSEO & Dual Credit• Final official college/university transcripts must be sent directly to NDSU
Transfer Coursework
• Advanced Placement (AP) – NDSU receives scores in July• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)• International Baccalaureate (IB)• Score reports must be sent directly to NDSU
Credit by Examination
• Students have the ability to adjust schedules once final scores are known and/or transfer coursework is evaluated
Schedule Adjustments
Campus ConnectionAcademics• Enroll for courses• Review transfer credit • Review degree progress
Finances• Account information and summary• Online tuition payment• Financial Obligation Agreement• Review financial aid and accept or decline
awards
Personal Information• Update contact information
Other Important Information• Review holds on account• View assigned academic advisor• Upcoming registration enrollment dates• Important student communications
Campus Connection Is Getting A New Look
Current On July 15, 2019
Mobile and Device Friendly
Student Responsibilities
Academic StandingA student is in good academic standing and eligible to enroll each semester without restrictions or conditions, when the student achieves/maintains a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C grade average).
Good Standing = 2.00+ GPA Dean’s List = 3.5+ GPA
Deficiency = Below a 2.00 GPA
Course Load12 credits = Full time
13 credits = Tuition cap 15+ credits = Graduate in 4 years
20 credits = Max allowed
Student Responsibilities and Resources
• Attend classes• Contact instructors early with
questions, clarifications, absences from class, etc.
• Know drop/add deadlines – Enrollment/registration– Financial aid– Consequences
• Impact GPA and academic standing• Loss of financial aid• Ineligible to participate in campus
activities (athletics, student organizations, etc.)
• Seek out resources and assistance
• Never walk away or stop attending classes without speaking to One-Stop
• Enrollment verifications – Self-service on Campus Connection
• Student grades and transcript– Available 24/7 online
Welcome to the NDSU Family!
Office of Registration & Records
110 Ceres Hall 701.231.7981
1.800.608.NDSUwww.ndsu.edu/registrar
NDSU One StopMemorial Union
701.231.62001.866.924.8969
www.ndsu.edu/onestop [email protected]