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Your First-Year
THE FIRST YEAR
Welcome Weekend • Official start of college experience • Move-in and acclimation • Social events and activities • Meet peer mentor and other new students
Welcome Weekend August 21 - 23, 2020
Peer Mentors
Peer Mentors • • • • • •
Upper-class student leader Welcome Weekend “guide” Co-teach Engage course Resource and support for new students Develops and maintains relationships with student Serve as positive role model
DEC 100: Engage • • • • • •
Foundation for academic success Provide resources & support Communication, collaboration & critical thinking Major & career exploration Experiential learning Co-taught by instructor and peer mentor
Academic Advising ● Academic advising is educational process NOT a transaction ● Advisors build and grow a relationship with their students early ● Advisors accessible and responsive to students throughout the year
More Than Just Registration • • • • • • • •
Individual advising meetings with each student before registration Strategically guide course selection by using “Academic Plan” Ensure student progress towards degree - prerequisite planning Discuss and create plans for future semesters/graduation Discuss goals, strengths, weaknesses, success, and challenges Provide career/professional guidance Assist student in processing paperwork Open door policy
Your First-Year Advising Team Gillmor Student Center
First-Year Advising (FYA) ● Professional advisor - students “go-to” person ● Educate students on: ○ Registration process & use of Academic Plan ○ Understanding curriculum & graduation plan ○ Student activities, organizations and resources ○ Major/career exploration ● Assist students in educational & professional goal setting ● Provide special outreach to students with academic concerns
Faculty Advising ● Students transition to Faculty Advisor at sophomore standing (28+ earned credit hours) ● Faculty Advisors assigned according to major ● Assist students with course requirements for major ● Provide internship guidance ● Discuss career and graduate school opportunities
Student Online Access
Student Accounts • Self-Service
• Bookstore • Email
• My Classes (Moodle) • TU Mobile
Self-Service •
Class schedule
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Midterm/final grades
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Academic plan
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Class registration
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View & pay balance
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Request transcript
University Bookstore
Books & Supplies
Student Email Account
TU Mobile • Campus events calendar
• Link to campus resources • Campus updates
• Connect with students • Access course schedule
• Download in App store
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