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Educational Guide to Excellence
Lubar Educational Guide to Excellence Academic and Career Planning Checklist Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Lubar School of Business! We are excited to have you join our school and are eager to work with you. In today’s competitive job market, you may be looking for an edge to enhance your skills and move ahead of the competition. This document offers you the Lubar EDGE (Educational Guide to Excellence). The EDGE will serve as a guide to help you navigate the relationships, responsibilities, and opportunities you encounter as a Lubar student. Career and Academic advising play a pivotal role in your success as a student. By using the EDGE we will help you integrate the advising experience to maximize your potential.
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Freshman (0–23 credits)
The following should be completed by the end of your freshman year.
o Meet with your Academic Advisor for a Focus On Freshman (FOF) appointment
Lubar Hall N297, 414-229-5271 o In the meeting, we will discuss: • Your scorecard and your intended major. • Admission to major and Lubar School Requirements. • Registration for Spring semester. o During your advising appointment, we will review: • Important dates and deadlines. • General education requirements (GER’s). • Schedule of classes: uwm.edu/schedule. • Other important registration information.
o Meet with your Career Advisor to learn what services are available
Lubar Hall N203, 414-229-5445 o In the meeting we will discuss: • What interests you about business? • Different business careers and majors. • Your strengths/weaknesses. • Development of transferrable skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.
o Meet with your First Year Mentor: fyc.uwm.edu o Explore interests, values and skills Attend Major Information Sessions (watch your e-mail and for signs with o
dates/times). o Talk with family, friends, or others about careers in business. o Seek out faculty and staff who can act as a positive reference or professional resource for you. o Consider enrolling in Ed Psy 101 Foundations of Academic Success.
o Make academics a priority Accept personal responsibility for your own progress. View the Lubar Black and o
Gold Commitment Document: lubar.uwm.edu/ethicalcode. o Visit Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) for tutoring help and supplemental instruction courses: uwm.edu/pass. o Investigate business scholars lubar.uwm.edu/scholars.
o Sign up for career resources with the help of your Career Advisor PantherJOBS—UWM’s online system for job postings. o o Career Insider—Online career library.
Welcome to the Lubar School of Business! Use this handy checklist to guide your way through UWM. Take advantage of your freshman year to explore all that the Lubar School has Career Services Center is the key to your success!
o Attend Career Services Center sponsored events Workshops (Resume, Interviewing, etc.). o o Employer Panel, “How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair.” o Gather information about potential careers at the Business Career Fair in February.
Resume. o o Cover letter. o Reference page. o Begin purchases of professional wardrobe.
o Explore and obtain experiences to begin the resume building process Find a part-time job or volunteer work to gain marketable experiences for o internships. o Attend a student organization meeting and become a member. Review a list of Lubar Business Student Organizations at lubar.uwm.edu/studentorgs. o Learn about Study Abroad opportunities: studyabroad.uwm.edu.
o Monitor your PAWS account weekly and pantherLINK e-mail daily View your Priority Advising Enrollment Appointment. o o Generate and review your Academic Advisement Report in PAWS.
• For instructions on accessing your Advisement Report see advisement.uwm.edu.
o Watch for important e-mails from the Lubar School and UWM. o Ensure your finances are in order: • Check into Financial Aid at: uwm.edu/financialaid. • Pay tuition. • Apply for scholarships: Lubar School: lubar.uwm.edu/scholarships. UWM: scholarships.uwm.edu.
(0–23 credits)
o Prepare initial professional items
Explore Freshman
to offer. Utilizing Undergraduate Student Services and the
Engage
Sophomore (24–55 credits)
The following should be completed by the end of your sophomore year.
o Meet with your Academic Advisor in October and March
Lubar Hall N297, 414-229-5271
o In the meeting, you will discuss: • What’s my target GPA goal this semester? • Where are my support systems? • Are my habits and routines helping or hurting my academic progress? • Are there areas in my life where I should consider making some changes? • What I need to do in order to be successful right now and in the future: worksheetplace.com/mf/goalf.pdf. o Select appropriate courses. Discuss requirements, prerequisites, and sequencing. o Plan your semester.
o Research and Choose major(s): lubar.uwm.edu/bba
Attend Major Information Sessions to learn more about specific majors. o o Consider adding a second major or certificate. o Review Admission to Major requirements:
• • • •
English/Math proficiencies. The Business Foundation Courses. Attaining junior standing (56 credits) by the end of your sophomore year. Meeting the required GPA: lubar.uwm.edu/programs/bba/info.cfm
o Meet with your Career Advisor to develop plans for first internship
Lubar Hall N203, 414-229-5445 o Update and bring a hard copy of your resume and have it critiqued. o Discuss plans for gaining experience in your career field.
o Continue to use career resources Reactivate your PantherJOBS account and update information. o o Obtain new password for the Career Insider.
o Obtain items and experiences that will build your professionalism Volunteer experiences. o o Professional wardrobe. o Save sample documents to build your portfolio:
• Writing Samples. • Classroom assignments/group work. • Projects from employment or volunteering.
o Attend Career Services Center sponsored events Workshops (Interviewing, Resume, etc.). o o Employer Panel, “How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair.”
Congratulations! Welcome to your sophomore year. You’ve successfully completed the transition to college and now it’s time to dig in. Get busy and be engaged. Remember, you will get out of your college experience what you put into it.
All Major (October); Lubar (February); Just in Time (May).
o Attend American Marketing Association’s annual Etiquette Dinner in the Fall.
o Engage in activities to further develop yourself Join or deepen involvement with a Lubar Business Student Organization: o lubar.uwm.edu/studentorgs. o Seek out campus resources as needed (tutoring, fitness center, etc.): uwm.edu/current_students/student_services. o Conduct informational interviews.
o Monitor your PAWS account weekly and pantherLINK e-mail daily View your Priority Advising Enrollment Appointment. o o Generate and review your Academic Advisement Report in PAWS.
• For instructions on accessing your Advisement Report see advisement.uwm.edu.
o Watch for important e-mails from the Lubar School and UWM. o Ensure your finances are in order: • Check into Financial Aid: uwm.edu/financialaid. • Pay tuition. • Take advantage of scholarships: Lubar School: lubar.uwm.edu/scholarships. UWM: scholarships.uwm.edu.
o Investigate Study Abroad Opportunities
If you are interested in studying abroad during your junior or senior year, you should start the planning process now! o Go to the Study Abroad Fair in the Union. o Attend information sessions on Lubar’s two-week study abroad programs. o Contact your Advisor or the Overseas Programs and Partnerships Office: Pearse Hall Room 166, 414-229-5782, studyabroad.uwm.edu.
o Accounting Majors: Check on interview timelines after completion of BUS ADM 301 Internships. o o Full-time positions.
(24–55 credits)
Engage Sophomore
o Visit Career Fairs to gather information about internships in your field:
Enrich
Junior (56–85 credits)
The following should be completed by the end of your junior year.
o Meet with your Academic Advisor to confirm you have met all admission requirements
Lubar Hall N297, 414-229-5271
o Complete the pink Admission to Major form. (To avoid registration issues or a delayed graduation,
we recommend that you be admitted to your major by the middle of your junior year).
o Plan your semester and discuss your timeline for graduation. o Review the number of credits remaining for any majors, minors, certificates, etc. and any
prerequisites that may affect the sequencing of your classes.
o Check your progress by answering the following:
• • • •
Have you taken or are you enrolled in the 300-level core course in your intended major? What Major Electives/courses are you going to take for your major? Do you want to double major or add a certificate to your degree plan? What internship opportunities have you found that provide career-related experience?
o Know your program’s requirements Track your progress by reviewing your personalized Academic Advisement Report. o o For instructions on accessing your Advisement Report see advisement.uwm.edu.
o Meet with your Career Advisor to develop plans for your second internship
Lubar Hall N203, 414-229-5445
o Update your resume and have it critiqued. o Discuss which major electives will best work with your career plans. o Finalize career goals and plans. o Search for positions between your junior and senior years.
o Attend Career Services Center sponsored events
Workshops (Job Search Strategies, Internship, and/or Resume). o o American Marketing Association’s annual Etiquette Dinner in Fall. o Employer mock interviews. o Employer Panel “How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair.” o Career Fairs:
• All Major (October); Lubar (February); Just in Time (May).
o Continue to use career resources Reactivate PantherJOBS account and update information. o o Sign up for on-campus interviews through PantherJOBS. Some employers interview in fall for
summer internships.
o Obtain new password for the Career Insider. o Build contacts in LinkedIn: linkedin.com.
• Join the UWM Alumni Group.
o Watch for e-mails from the Career Services Center on sponsored internships, such as LaMacchia
and Jacobus, and other opportunities.
You are halfway there! It is time to enrich the experiences and knowledge you’ve gained during the first two years as a business student. As a student admitted to your major, you will start taking upper-level business courses and identify the specific area(s) of business you want to pursue.
o Monitor your PAWS account and pantherLINK e-mail View your Priority Advising Enrollment Appointment. o o Generate and review your degree audit in PAWS.
• For instructions on accessing your Advisement Report see advisement.uwm.edu.
o Watch for important e-mails from the Lubar School and UWM. o Ensure your finances are in order:
o Enrich your academic experiences
o Begin to research Graduate and Professional Schools Review GPA and other standardized test requirements. o o Learn what personal statements and other application essays require and how to write them.
(56–85 credits)
Explore Study Abroad Opportunities—as part of a group or on your own—as a way to improve your o understanding of the diverse cultures of the world and begin developing the skills needed for a business career in the global market. • Contact your Advisor or the Study Abroad Office: Pearse Hall Room 166, 414-229-5782, studyabroad.uwm.edu. o Speak with Faculty and Staff about specializations and current trends in your areas of interest. o Continue to meet with faculty and staff to build relationships and act as a positive reference for you. o Take on a leadership role in a Lubar Business Student Organization: See lubar.uwm.edu/studentorgs. o Connect with Business Professionals in the Multicultural Mentoring Program: lubar.uwm.edu/multicultural.
Enrich Junior
• Check into Financial Aid: uwm.edu/financialaid. • Pay tuition. • Apply for scholarships: Lubar School: lubar.uwm.edu/scholarships. UWM: scholarships.uwm.edu.
Embark
Senior (86 credits and beyond)
The following should be completed by the end of your senior year.
o Meet with an Academic Advisor to ensure you will complete all graduation requirements
Lubar Hall N297, 414-229-5271
o Jot down any questions you have. o Review your Academic Advisement Report via PAWS. o Register as soon as possible to obtain classes you need to meet graduation requirements.
o Complete the Graduation Checklist:
uwm.edu/current_students/graduation_information Apply for Fall/UWinteriM graduation no later than the first Friday after the start of fall classes. o o Apply for Spring/Summer graduation no later than the fourth Friday of January, or the Friday after the start
of spring classes.
o Examine your PAWS account. Your graduation status will remain “under review” until all final grades are
posted unless there is a problem with your record.
o Meet with a Career Advisor to discuss goals and develop a plan for after graduation
Lubar Hall N203, 414-229-5445 o Schedule a meeting in summer prior to your senior year. o Refine your resume, cover letters, and references.
o Develop plans to embark on your journey after graduation
If you chose graduate school you will want to start your application about a year before you want to start the program: o Review application deadlines. o Take relevant standardized tests. o Write your personal statement/application essay. o Gather recommendation letters if needed.
o Monitor your PAWS account weekly and pantherLINK e-mail daily View your Priority Advising Enrollment Appointment. o o Generate and review your Academic Advisement Report in PAWS.
• For instructions on accessing your Advisement Report see advisement.uwm.edu.
o Watch for important e-mails from the Lubar School and UWM. o Ensure your finances are in order: • Check into Financial Aid at: uwm.edu/financialaid. • Pay tuition. • Apply for scholarships: Lubar School: lubar.uwm.edu/scholarships. UWM: scholarships.uwm.edu.
Congratulations—it is almost time to embark on the next chapter of your life. This is an exciting time as you begin thinking about what you will be doing after college. Follow these steps to help you take that next step with confidence!
o Attend Career Services Center sponsored events
Workshops (Life After College, Job Search Strategies, etc.). o o American Marketing Associations’s annual Etiquette Dinner in Fall. o Employer mock interviews. o Employer Panel “How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair” for networking opportunities. o Career Fairs:
• All Major (October); Lubar (February); Just in Time (May).
o Begin Job Search in Fall for Full-time Career Position Check PantherJOBS schedule for Fall for employers interviewing May and August graduates. o
o Continue to use career resources Reactivate PantherJOBS account and update information. o o Obtain new password for the Career Insider. o Continue to build contacts in LinkedIn: linkedin.com. o Watch for e-mail alerts for employment opportunities and sponsored LaMacchia and Jacobus internships. o Take on a leadership role in a Business Student Organizations. See lubar.uwm.edu/studentorgs. o Obtain second internship (which may be for college credit). o Report your full-time position to the Career Services Center.
Embark Senior
(86 credits and beyond)
Congratulations, Lubar Graduate! The Lubar School of Business is proud of your outstanding achievements and pleased to call you a Lubar Alum! We hope that as you begin the next phase of your life, you are able to reflect on and draw from the varied experiences you have had as a student which have prepared you for this moment. We encourage you to remain involved with the Lubar School and UWM through participation in the Alumni Association, Career Services offerings, the Graduate School and continuing education, as well as through our mentoring programs. Thank you for all of your hard work and contributions to the Lubar School of Business. Although you are now a business graduate, the Lubar team will remain dedicated to serving you, both now and in the years to come.
Good Luck!
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