Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance August 21 Classes begin August 28 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature August 29 - Begin $25 course late drop fee - Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature - Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Fall 2017 application. - SGPP Change of Major form closes at 12 PM. September 1 - Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Spring 2017 September 4 - Last day to drop without a “W” on transcript. - Labor Day, no classes September 17 Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) , deadline at 11:59 PM. October 13 Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, a petition with the instructor’s and Dean’s signature is required October 29 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess November 10 Veteran’s Day, no classes November 23-26 Thanksgiving Recess, no classes December 6 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA December 7 Reading Day December 8-14 Final Exams SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
December Graduation
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Reminders
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Internship Opportunities
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Job Opportunities
10-11
Announcements
12-21
Academic Advising
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December 2017 Graduation GRADUATING
December 2017? APPLICATION LATE FEE charged AFTER September 1, 2017
If you are graduating this December the deadline for degree candidacy applications was September 1. A $50.00 late candidacy application fee will now be assessed. Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, can be found on the SGPP DEGREE CHECK page.
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Reminders Handshake Every degree-seeking University of Arizona student has a new account on Handshake – the university’s official career development platform. On Handshake, you can easily search and apply for on-campus jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities with employers recruiting UA students. Login using the button below to access your account and confirm with your UA email. Login using the button
HANDSHAKE LOGIN
Handshake Roadshow We're touring campus at the beginning of the Fall semester to show you how to get the most out of your Handshake account. Join us to learn more about your account features and get insider tips on using the platform from our resident Handshake experts. Look out for the yellow hand around campus on the dates listed at this link: https:// career.arizona.edu/jobs/handshake.
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Reminders
“W” Period Begins Monday, September 4th is the last day to drop a class without the “withdrawl” or “W” on your transcript. If you drop a class beginning Tuesday, September 5th, a “W” will appear on your transcript.
Change of Major DEADLINE
The Fall 2017 change major deadline is August 30th at 12 PM! If you would like to change your major to Criminal Justice Studies, BA in Law, Political Science, or Public Management & Policy follow this link to the online Change of Major session. *Change of major forms will not be accepted again until after priority registration.
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Internship Opportunities
Quick Links Find an internship & enroll for credit: SGPP Internships
Start your internship search: Available & Approved
Get help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills and more: Student Engagement & Career Development
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Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities & Information Looking for internship leads for your SGPP major? The SGPP Internships page has a varied comprehensive list of local and regional internships! Including Congressional, Political, Legal, Health & Medical, Women’s Services, and Local Tucson & Arizona Organizations! This list can be found at this link: https://sgpp.arizona.edu/node/740 Internship descriptions and enrollment instructions can be found at https:// sgpp.arizona.edu/school-government-and-public-policy-internships.
The School of Government and Public Policy at The University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Announcements The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study, as appropriate to the individual. For those students seeking professional assistance, one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn, Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting. Mr. Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback. There are three components to this workshop. 1. Practice tests: The course begins with a GRE practice test administered under simulated test conditions. Scores will be analyzed to determine areas of strength and weakness for each participant. One additional practice test will be taken in class, and another will be taken at home to familiarize students with the GRE's computer format. 2. Group instruction: Test-taking strategies for the quantitative, verbal and writing sections of the GRE will be covered along with time management, stress/anxiety and other topics relating to test performance. Timed sections will be administered to assess individual strengths/weaknesses and to improve pacing. Extra help from the instructor: The instructor, Michael Flynn, is Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting and former admissions committee member at Harvard University and the UCSD School of Medicine. Extra help will be available during and after the workshop. Dates The Fall 2017 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days, as noted below. As new material is presented in each class, students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop. The workshop is held on the UA campus. Saturday, September 23, 9am - 5pm Sunday, September 24, 9am - 1pm Saturday, October 21, 9am - 5pm Sunday, October 22, 9am - 1pm Cost The cost of the workshop is $300, which includes all instruction, a GRE practice book and extra help both during and after the workshop. Registration To request a seat in the workshop, please contact Michael Flynn by email: gradpros@gmail.com (link sends e-mail). In addition to your full name and phone number, please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE: Current UA students: indicate your year in school (junior, senior, graduate student, etc) and expected GRE test date. Note: you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop. UA alumni: indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date. UA staff: indicate your title, department, and expected GRE test date. Community members: indicate your expected GRE test date. Class size is limited and registration is prioritized in the order indicated above. Please consider the interests of others and only request a seat in the workshop if you can fully commit to attending all four scheduled class meetings and plan to take the GRE soon after completing the workshop (within a month or so). Additional Information Questions may be directed to Stephanie Adamson in the UA Graduate College or to Mr. Flynn directly at the email provided above. Please refer to the UA Testing Office for general information about the GRE. The UA Think Tank also provides graduate test preparation workshops for the GRE, the GMAT and LSAT.
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Announcements Academic Skills Tutoring You know that the THINK TANK has tutors for subjects like math and writing, but did you know that we also have tutors to help with study skills? Our Academic Skills Tutors (ASTs) are here to work with you individually on topics ranging from managing your time effectively to adapting your study strategies to meet the level of rigor required in college.
Online courses require students to approach classes differently than in-person courses. If you are finding your online class confusing or challenging, an AST can provide guidance on how to navigate your online course from figuring out when things are due to effective study strategies for exams when there are no lectures.
Fall 2017 Academic Skills Drop-in Hours Bear Down Gym Monday: 9 AM - 11 AM and 3 PM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM Wednesday & Thursday: 3 PM - 6 PM Online Wednesday and Thursday: 5 PM - 7 PM In order to access online tutoring during the scheduled times, you will need your NetID and password.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR ONLINE TUTORING SESSION
Academic Skills Tutors are also available by appointment to meet with you. Click here to make an appointment. Interested in Academic Skills instruction for a group? You can request a workshop for your club, class, or organization.
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Announcements The Writing Center To help you meet your goals, the Writing Center has three types of sessions. You don’t have to have finished your paper or have even started writing! You can come with just the assignment sheet, your notes or ideas, or a draft – and you can always come with questions for our certified peer tutors. Fifteen minute drop-in and 30-minute appointment sessions are free. One-hour individual appointment sessions are fee based.
Math Tutoring The THINK TANK offers math tutoring support by certified peer tutors, and lots of it. Whether it’s College Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, or Business Math, the THINK TANK offers lots of ways to get math assistance. We can help you with MATH 100-129.
Math Drop-In Tutoring Drop-in math tutoring is available during various hours at all locations. Grab your textbook, laptop or assignment and head to one of our locations. Bring your CatCard to sign in with the Desk Assistant, then look for your subject on the table signs and have a seat. You'll be seated with other students studying the same material and a tutor will check in with you to see how they can help! Drop-In Math tutoring is FREE.
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Academic Advising
Academic Advising Academic Advisor contact information can be found here. Log into SBS Wise Advising here to schedule or view walk-in appointments with your advisor. If you are no longer an SGPP undergraduate student and would like to be removed from this listserv, please email SBSsgppadvising@email.arizona.edu.
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