PRE-ADVISING
WORKSHOPS
Susannah Waldrop
Academic Support Center, Director
“One's philosophy is not best
expressed in words; it is expressed in
the choices one makes... In the long
run, we shape our lives, and we
shape ourselves. The process never
ends until we die. And the choices we
make are ultimately our own
responsibility.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Defining
Preparing
Promoting
Building
ADVISEMENT &
REGISTRATION
Susannah Waldrop
Academic Support Center, Director
Consider Study Abroad…
International Studies
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2 floor CLC
Roles
Goals
Process
FAQ
Checklist
Role of Advisor
Educational Plan
Role of Advisor
Accurate Information
Role of Advisor
Maintain records
Role of Advisor
Refer
Role of Advisor
Be available
Who is my advisor?
Myles Alexander: Math, Computer Science, and Communications
Rampey Building, Room 115
Wanda Cromer – Biology & Chemistry
Rampey Building, Room 116
Sherry McAdams: Education
Rampey Building, Room 114
Kathy Horner: Criminal Justice and Sociology
Media Building, Room 301
Hannah Terpack: Business
The George, Room 153
Susannah Waldrop: Undeclared and Psychology
Rampey Building, Room 121
Terri Whitaker: Nursing
HEC, Room 3095
If your advisor is not
listed, contact the
main office of your
major
Role of Student
Goals
Role of Student
Requirements
Role of Student
Come with a plan
Role of Student
Ask questions
Role of Student
Communicate
problems
Role of Student
Check email
Role of Student
Know deadlines
Role of Student
Be prepared and
on time
Role of Student
Take responsibility
Advisement
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21
October
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-November 1
Priority Registration
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4
November
-November 15th
SSC registration screens
(https://my.sc.edu)
Registration Eligibility/Registration Time
Finding your advisor’s name
FAQ
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Know LIFE/HOPE scholarship guidelines
Withdrawing from a course – Wed. Oct. 30th
Maintaining full-time status – 12 credit hours
(i.e. housing, insurance, financial aid, etc.)
Financial aid renewal for next year (FAFSA)
Checklist for
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Log in to SSC (know your id &
password) to check your registration
appointment time and check for any
holds on your registration eligibility
Checklist for
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Review your degree program checklist
from the online catalog and decide on
courses that are appropriate for your
degree
Checklist for
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Make an appointment with your advisor
If you have any question about your
advisor, you should call or visit the
department of your major
Checklist for
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Login to SSC on or after your assigned
appointment time and register for your
classes
Spring Registration Checklist
Pay fees in advance to avoid cancellation
of your class schedule
Start spring classes on January 13
Where to go for help
Student Success Center
Rampey Building
503-5392
Records and Registration
Health Education Complex –Suite 2081
503-5220
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Include an ice breaker activity
Invite someone from upper division
Tie into career center event / career
activity
Financial aid
Other ideas?
If you have questions or would like a copy
of this presentation, let me know:
[email protected]