By meeting with an academic advisor every semester, it is likely that you will avoid mistakes that prolong your goal of graduation. Below are some tips related the most common mistakes students make. By following these tips, you will most likely stay on track for the completion of your degree.
- Meet with an advisor every semester. Come prepared with questions
and a list of planned courses for the upcoming semester . Use the Advising Appointment Prep Sheet [PDF] [Microsoft DOC] to help you prepare for your advising appointments.
- Pay close attention to the drop dates set by the Office of the Registrar and Admissions. If you think you may be earning a grade below "C," make sure to discuss the option of dropping or auditing the course with your academic advisors.
- Use your Undergraduate Catalog to ensure you are taking courses in the proper sequence, along with following appropriate policies and procedures. If your Catalog contains something you do not understand, ask your academic advisor to explain!
- If you are in a teacher education program, take the PPST now. In order to register for courses that require the PPST, the Undergraduate Advising Center must receive your scores BEFORE you can even REGISTER for the courses that require passing scores.
- Remember that you must have 62 credits from a 4-year institution.
- Remember that you must have 124 credits in order to graduate. Some of the programs in the College of Education have less than 124 required credits, so electives may be necessary.
- Pay close attention to application deadlines for Field Experiences. See your academic advisor for details.
