Course planning and registration Can provide assistance with course selection and constructing a balanced course load Can answer questions about: Which courses fulfill PLS, major, and degree requirements Which courses are essential for professional and graduate degree programs Course withdrawal Can give out advising PINs Can answer questions about: Which courses may enable skill acquisition Which courses may be useful to explore potential majors/careers Academic processes and deadlines Cannot answer questions about: Which courses to take when, and which courses fulfill PLS, major, or degree requirements Can answer questions about: Class standing, credits Incompletes Changing advisors majors Course withdrawal Summer courses Advanced standing credit (AP, IB,A-levels, etc.) Transfer credit An individual student’s academic progress Use CU Web to evaluate progress towards degree Explore major and degree requirements online Research course availability online Prepare potential course schedules Arrange for meetings with advisers prior to registration Come to meetings with course schedules and questions Academic Support Provide students with information about departmental tutoring resources Consults with the offices of Dean of the College or Dean of Students as needed Provide students with information about tutoring resources on campus Consults with the offices of Dean of the College or Dean of Students as needed Provide students with information about tutoring resources on campus Consults with the offices of Dean of the College or Dean of Students as needed Attend every class, do your homework, attend office hours, ask for help, and devote ample time to course work Notify faculty adviser when: Having difficulty in a class Need tutoring Having trouble keeping grades up Experiential learning opportunities Can answer questions about: Identifying opportunities outside of class Which ones might be worthwhile, and identifying specific experiences Cannot answer questions about: Processes pertaining to opportunities Can answer questions about: Identifying opportunities outside of class Which ones might be worthwhile, and identifying specific experiences Can provide assistance with: Co-curricular advising Preparing applications Can answer questions about: Petitioning for waiver of policies governing academic internships Educate self on opportunities available Attend advising sessions and workshops Be diligent in meeting deadlines Graduate and professional school Can answer questions about: Can provide guidance on whether to attend Can answer questions about: Know why you want to pursue advanced study
Whether to attend graduate and professional schools Student preparedness for advanced study To which to apply Can provide: Assistance with applications and personal statements Letters of recommendation Assistance with decision-making Assistance identifying and preparing applications for scholarships and fellowships graduate and professional school Can provide information about: Entrance exams Can provide assistance with: Reviewing and editing personal statements Identifying and reviewing applications for scholarships and fellowships Decision-making Accelerated degree program Know whether you can afford advanced study Seek out information about graduate school requirements Prepare for and take entrance exams Draft and seek assistance with personal statements Identify and apply for scholarships and fellowships Job/Career search Can provide: Guidance on pursing academic and professional careers Letters of support, recommendations, or references Potentially, connections to recent graduates, and/or colleagues in the field Can provide guidance on which career fields to pursue Can provide assistance with: Creating a job search strategy Networking, shadowing, and informational interviewing opportunities and advice Identifying job opportunities Preparing resumes and cover letters Mock interview preparation phone, Skype) Decision-making Negotiations Research and understand educational and skill requirements for your chosen field Research, prepare for, and keep track of, job opportunities Personal and professional development Can provide guidance on: Insider knowledge about their discipline Can provide assistance with: Interest exploration Goal setting Decision-making Problem-solving Process and project management Reflection Ask for advice from multiple people, and learn how to make sense of that advice Ask for help when you need it, and follow through on the recommendations that make sense for you