Academic Advising

Is Graduate School Right For You???

As you think about your future career, where does graduate school fit into that picture? Is it something you want to pursue right away after graduation or is it something you will do down the road after you gain some experience in your career?  Regardless of if or when graduate school fits into your life, do some research now!  We have several events this week to help you with your decision. 

Is Graduate School Right for You? 

M 11/16/09 noon, Wyllie D186

How to Write a Personal Statement

T 11/17/09 12:30pm, Wyllie D186

Ways to Pay for Graduate School

W 11/18/09 2:00pm, Wyllie D186

Practice GMAT

R 11/19/09 12:30pm-3:15pm, PC Classroom, Wyllie D150

Practice GRE

R 11/19/09 1:00pm-2:30pm, PC Classroom, Wyllie D150

Practice MCAT

F 11/20/09 noon-5:00pm, PC Classroom, Wyllie D150

Practice LSAT

F 11/13/09 1:00pm-4:30pm, Comm Arts 125

All events are free and no registration is required.  If you are unable to attend one of the events or would like additional information, please contact me.  I would be happy to meet with you on an individual basis to discuss your goals. 

Spring and Winterim Schedules Now Online!

The spring and winterim schedules have arrived!  Beat the rush and make an appointment with your academic advisor as soon as possible!  If that happens to be me, please call the Advising and Career Center at 262/595-2040.  If you don't know who your academic advisor is, look in your solar account.  Your advisor should be listed on the front page.  If you have any trouble locating this person, feel free to give the Advising and Career Center a call or stop in to see us.  It's a busy time but meeting with students and discussing your goals is the best part of my job!  I look forward to meeting you soon to talk about spring!

Career Connections...coming tomorrow!

Do you need to brush up on your networking skills?  Interested in graduate school?  Want to explore career options with professionals in the fields?  All of this and more can be done at Career Connections!  This event takes place tomorrow, October 29th, 10am-2pm, Main Place!  Don't miss out!

Are you Linkedin?  Join us at 11am in the Oak Room, also tomorrow, October 29th, 11am for more information.  Both events are sponsored by The School of Business and Technology and The Advising and Career Center.  Hope to see you out and about!

Decision Making Time

                             

With fall arriving more and more each day, we find ourselves in the middle of the semester.  It’s time to assess where you are at in your classes and make some tough decisions.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

 What are my current grades?  

If you haven’t kept a record of your progress now is the time to meet with your professor to assess where your current standing.  From this point forward, create a plan to track your progress in each course.  If you are failing a course, set up an appointment with your professor and your advisor to discuss what options are available. 

What have I done to ensure success this semester? 

Whether this is your first semester or your fifth, you need to have a plan of action to lead to success.  What types of things have you done to prepare?  Here are some tips:

• Meet with each of your professors to share your interests or concerns regarding their course
• Seek help before you need it.  The tutoring center is available to assist you!
• Network:  Swap contact information with others in your classes.  You will then have access to notes if you miss a class.  This will also be helpful if you want to create a study group before the next exam!
• Use a calendar whether it be on paper, phone, computer, etc.  Be sure you have time scheduled for class, study time, work, and fun
• Find balance:  There are many demands on your time.  Prioritize to ensure you are spending the appropriate amount of time on the things that are most important to you.  You may also find by being organized, you’ll have more time for some fun!

What am I going to major in or how can I find out more about my major?

If you haven’t decided on a major yet, it’s time to do some digging!  There are many ways to research major and careers.  Visit the Advising and Career Center to get started on this process.

 If you have decided on your major, congratulations!  You are on the path towards your academic and career goals!  The Advising and Career can also assist you with information on graduate school, internship/volunteer opportunities, as well as preparing your resume and interviewing skills.  Visit us now to get a head start on your competition!

What’s next?

I know, I know…the fall semester isn’t even half over yet but it goes by fast.  Start thinking about what types of courses you might want to take next semester.  November will be the time to set up an appointment with your academic advisor.  You must meet with your advisor prior to your priority registration time.  You can find you academic advisor’s contact information in your Solar account.  You will also find your enrollment appointment time (the date and time you can register for spring) in your Solar account once it is posted (mid-late November). 

                                                                      

Midterms quickly approaching...

Do you know where you stand in your classes?  If you have concerns, NOW is the time to speak to your academic advisor.  The last day to drop a class is quickly approaching (see important dates below).  Check your schedule on Solar to be sure you are enrolled in all the classes you are attending. 

For our first semester freshmen, you will be receiving midterm grade reports shortly.  A copy of this is also sent to your academic advisor. If some difficulty is noted in the midterm report, you academic advisor will most likely be contacting you so be checking your email!  Don’t wait for the midterm, if you know you are having issues in a class contact your professor and/or your academic advisor right away.  We can help you create a plan or discuss what options are available at this time.

I was lucky enough to be in sunny Florida last week but my colleagues at The Advising and Career Center celebrated our new location and combination with an open house.  The open house was visited by many students, faculty, and staff!  Thanks to everyone for stopping by.  It sounds like it was great fun!  Pictures coming soon J

 

Important Dates:

 Tuesday September 29^th …..last day to drop a class or withdraw without a transcript notation of ‘W’

 Friday, October 23^rd …….last day to drop a class or withdraw through Solar Self-Service

Welcome Back!

Really...where does the time go?  I swear we were just saying "have a great summer" to so many of you and now it's already time to say "welcome back"!  I hope you all had a fantastic summer.  The weather wasn't exactly the best for those of us who love the heat but for me it was filled with music, friends/family, and so much fun!  I hope you all had a chance to experience some summer fun of your own! 

Now back to reality...life is filled with many changes and that happened this summer for the Advising Center.  We are now The Advising and Career Center and our office has moved to Wyllie D175.  Stop in to check out our new digs if you haven't done so already (pictures to come soon).  Our office is hopping with academic and career information as well as resources for you. Be sure to stop in and let us know how we can help you reach your goals.

Just a few reminders:

The last day to add a class without a permission number is Tuesday, September 8th

The last day to drop a class without paying the $15 per credit drop fee is Tuesday, September 15th

If you have questions or concerns about any of your courses, please see your academic advisor or stop into The Advising and Career Center as soon as possible!  Don't know who your academic advisor is???  Check your Solar Account or call The Advising and Career Center at 262/595-2040 to find out.

Best of luck this semester and please let me know if I can be of any help to you along the way!

Tina

Summer Fun Begins and Congratulations Graduates!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had the opportunity to check in!  Things are always hopping in The Advising Center at the end of the semester.  Summer is now on it’s way and we are excited to begin welcoming our new freshmen to campus with orientations throughout the summer.  We are also working with transfer students new to campus as well as our continuing students who did not have an opportunity to visit with their advisor during the rush of finals.  If you haven’t registered for fall yet, don’t delay…make an appointment to see your advisor asap!  We are here all summer!

 

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2009!  Graduation day was a beautiful one!  I was so proud to see many of my former advisees graduate and wish you all the best of luck!  Please keep in touch and let me know what great things you are doing in the world.  Special congratulations to Carly Ravnikar and Vladimir Mocan.  Carly and Vlad were student employees in The Advising Center and we will miss them very much!

Registration Time!

Your priority registration date is listed in your Solar account.  It's called your "Enrollment Date" and is located under the Student Center in Solar.  Be sure to check out when the first possible date of registration is for you!  Fall courses are listed in your Solar account and on the Registrar's website.  Hard copies of the fall schedule should arrive in the next week. 

 

Don't forget….you must meet with an Academic Advisor prior to being able to register on Solar!  If you haven't done so already, make your advising appointment TODAY by calling 262/595-2040 or stop into The Advising Center, Wyllie Hall, room 107!

 

Think summer...and fall!

Welcome back from Spring Break!  Just a few weeks left in this semester!  Now is the time to start thinking of summer and/or fall courses.  Summer schedules are online now.  Fall will be online very soon.  You can already register for summer courses and fall priority registration for seniors begins April 13th .

Your enrollment appointment time is now listed in your Solar account.  This is the date and time you will be able to register.  You must meet with an academic advisor prior to registration.  Please think about setting up your appointment with your academic advisor!  Advising times fill up quickly so schedule now!  To schedule an appointment with the Advising Center, please call 262/595-2040 or stop into the Advising Center, Wyllie Hall, room 107.

It's almost here...Spring Break and the summer/fall schedules!!!

It’s almost Spring Break!  I hope you all have some fun and relaxing plans for next week!  Before we get there, keep in mind that the last day to drop a course or withdraw on Solar is this Friday, March 13^th!  If you are having any issues in a course or courses, please contact your academic advisor as soon as possible to discuss your options. 

If you have a second 8 week course, keep in mind those classes will begin the week of March 23^rd. 

The summer and fall schedules will be online very soon.  Make your advising appointments now, beat the rush!  You are required to meet with an academic advisor each semester prior to registration.  Your registration date and time (called your “enrollment appointment”) will be listed on your Solar account shortly.  If you have any questions on this, please contact me or your advisor.  

Congratulations on making it through the first have of the spring semester!  Again, have a wonderful spring break!