transfer and new student group advising summer/fall 2015
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Transfer and New Student
GROUP ADVISING
Summer/Fall 2015
ELED - CEBS
• The ELED Major is part of the College of Education and Behavioral Science (CEBS)
• ELED is the largest major at UNC
Transfer Credits
• These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript
• AP/IB credits
• Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed
• A grade of ‘C’ or higher will transfer
• Transfer grades do not calculate into UNC GPA
Fall Registration Dates
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’
Where are your classes located?
• Carefully check the location of your classes
• To ensure your classes are at UNC
Look for a building listed with room numbers
DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location DIST = Extended Studies
{additional tuition cost}
Catalog
• www.unco.edu/eled--> About the Program Course Requirements
• Scroll to the bottom of the page ELED Major Requirements
• This links to the online catalog
• Please click on the CRN number for important course requirements and descriptions
• Check out course prerequisites
• Be aware of GPA requirements
GPA Prerequisites
• Transfer students do not have an UNC GPA until the end of the first semester
• Please contact the professor; explain you are a transfer student and do not have a UNC GPA for these classes:
• EDF 370, EDEL 350, PSY 347, EDSE 430 , TESL 370 and ART 444
• Request that they release you to register for their class
• Professors will need your Bear# and the CRN# for the particular course you wish to register for
Course Information
MATH 181 and 182 require a grade of ‘C’ or higher
In the Math Concentration:MATH 395 and MED 381are fall only classes
In the Language Arts Concentration FILM 120 requires also registering for
FILM 121
ART & Music Concentrations
• Art Concentration –
• Contact [email protected] regarding classes
• Music Concentration –
• MUS prefix courses are for Music Majors
• Email the professors with requests to take their class as elementary education students with a music concentration
Science Course Information
BIO 265 and 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
EDEL 350
Prerequisite for the Literacy Practicum (EDEL 445 & 446)
2.75 cumulative GPA required
Available Fall and Spring semesters only!
ESL Information
TESL 101 required 0 cr. application Packet is available on Blackboard or Hispanic
Studies Office – Candelaria 0295
Take with MAS 100 or MAS 275 1 full year of college level foreign language Spanish is preferred
Take the Online Spanish Assessment http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_exam.ht
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Additional Questions? Contact [email protected]
GPA is Very Important!
• UNC 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP prerequisite courses:
• EDF 370, EDEL 350, PSY 347, EDSE 430, ART 444
• 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
Grade ReplacementBest way to raise your GPA
May be applied toward a course for which you want to improve your grade
Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines
Grade Replacement does affect COF Stipend
Information www.unco.edu/registrar
Where you can find PTEP Information
www.unco.edu/teachVery importantRequired forms are available here
Check often--frequently updated
EDFE 110
EDFE 110- application to the professional program
Register for EDFE 110 (prerequisite for PTEP courses) after completing 15 cr.
• 0 credit course with one scheduled meeting
• Print Checklist from www.unco.edu/teach website• Complete requirements by due date • See website above for deadline
Are You on the Listserv?
Sign up for the Listserv on the ELED websitewww.unco.edu/iset --> Listserv
Helpful information for ELED majorImportant dates and deadlinesSpeakers and eventsVolunteer opportunitiesEmployment opportunities
You can take courses at a community college
See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form
www.unco.edu/eled/formsTranscripts should be sent to AdmissionsMust have a ‘C’ for course to transferCredits transfer; grades do not
Do you know about the ELED Library?
Please visit the ELED Resource Library!McKee 227 (ELED Office)
Useful, current texts on: Literacy, classroom management,
strategies, cognitive function, etc…PRAXIS II Review book
Easy check-outCome see what is available!
Sign-up for your Group Advising Session
• Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session:
• Call the ELED Office: 351-2929
• OR
• Stop by the ELED Office : McKee 227
Summer classes available on URSA 02/24Registration for Summer 2015 begins April 6
No PIN required
If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding
Summer Registration
Final Notes
• You can make an individual appointment after attending Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately
• No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments
ELED Advisors McKee 227 351-2929
• Jaime Donahue
970-351-1602
• Tom Jones
970-351-4287