Advising 1001: Preparing for College College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Course Syllabus for Registration North Classroom Room 4002
Call for appointments 303-556-2555
CLAS advisors know from experience that the right college experience is one tailored to you. From program electives to degree requirements, our advisors understand the way curricula options were designed. Give them an understanding of your hopes and dreams, and let them partner with you to plan your best path.
Academic Advising is a shared responsibility between student and their assigned advisors. Being prepared for your interactions with your advisors is expected. Academic advisors are educators prepared to assist you with your successful college career.
Required Reading:
University of Colorado Denver Catalog. Familiarize yourself with your degree requirements, graduation expectations, and important dates and deadlines.
Advising Website: http://thunder1.cudenver.edu/clas/current_clasadvising.htm Check here for general information. Checking “Frequently Asked Questions” could save you a trip to the advising office. Advisors’ schedules and contact information, core curriculum, major/minor information are available here as well.
Email from UCD offices and/or your advisor. Email is considered a primary means of communication between you and the University. You are required to use a campus email address for all official correspondence with the University (for example, questions to faculty, contact with your advisors). Your UC Denver email account helps us ensure your privacy and that the message is getting to the right person. For more information, you can visit the IT Services website.
Mail from UCD. You are responsible for all of the information sent to you via mail or e-mail. Keep your mailing address up-to-date at all times. “I didn’t get that letter/email” is not a legitimate excuse for not staying on top of requirements, deadlines, etc.
Course Goals:
- Being an educated, productive member of society
- Being a life-long learner
- Making informed decisions, both in your education and in life.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse peoples.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding the Advising System at UCD and how it fits into the structure of the University.
- Ability to register for courses without assistance. Identifying appropriate classes and registration.
- Understanding campus resources: know where to go for assistance, or who to ask.
- Survival Skills for your first year on campus.
Academic Advising:
According to the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), academic advising is an educational process that facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education. Advising fosters intellectual and personal development toward academic success and life-long learning.
Advisor Responsibilities:
- Faculty advisors
- Will work with declared students on their academic major requirements within their respective academic departments.
- Discuss with declared students career options and graduate education considerations, and research opportunities.
- CLAS Academic Advisors
- Handle educational issues such as: clarification of university and college policies and procedures, core curriculum advising, transfer credits evaluation for Core Curriculum, academic probation & suspension, etc.
- Students’ degree progress and graduation plans are monitored and approved by both advisors. Graduation is certified by your CLAS advisor
- Notification of Early Alert issues for students having difficulty in classes at midterm
Student Responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments/meet with your advisors at regular intervals
- Read all email/mail sent by your advisors or the University
- Respond appropriately to all email, phone messages, etc.
- Keep a personal record of your degree progress
- Be prepared for all appointments by writing questions, having courses selected for registration, etc.
- Take responsibility for all decisions regarding your education.
- Know all the appropriate deadlines (drop/add, graduation application, registration, billing, etc.).
Advising “Faculty” are assigned by last name.
A-D: Sheryl Coffey
E-J: Janet Postma
K-M: Joanie Kuczwara
N-R: Janet Postma
S-Z: Trishia Vasquez
Carol Morken: Assistant Dean, Director of Advising
Successful Completion of Advising 1001:
- On-time registration each term
- Never having to panic about knowing when you will graduate
- Always knowing “where you stand”
- Ability to make informed decisions
- Able to identify and use appropriate resources on campus
- Taking responsibility for decisions that will affect graduation and success
- Knowing and adhering to behavioral standards expected by UCD
- Graduating
Fall 2007 Registration and Academic Deadlines, and Important Policies
- CLAS students must always have an accurate mailing and e-mail address: Go to http:/www.cudenver.edu/registrar to update and/or change.
- Students must complete and submit a drop/add form to make any schedule changes. Students are not automatically dropped from a class if they stop attending or do not make tuition payments. The student is ultimately responsible for verifying their schedule prior to officially published drop dates.
- Late adds will be approved only when circumstances surrounding the late add are beyond the student’s control and can be documented. This will require a petition and documentation from the student.
- Late drops will be approved only when circumstances surrounding the late drop are beyond the student’s control and can be documented. This will require a petition and documentation from the student.
- Students who wish to graduate in December of 2006 MUST meet with their academic advisor to obtain a graduation application. The application must be completed and submitted by September 6, 2006.
- Students are responsible for completing financial arrangements with financial aid, family, scholarships, etc. to pay their tuition. Students will be responsible for all tuition and fees for courses they do not officially drop using proper drop/add procedures and forms.
- August 26, 2007 (midnight) Last day to add a course via SMART or to the wait-list for a closed course.
- August 27, 2007 Last day to drop a course without a charge of $100/course.
- August 31– September 5, 2007 Students are responsible for verifying an accurate fall 2007 registration via SMART. Students are NOT notified of their wait-list status by the University. All students must check their schedules prior to September 5, 2007 for accuracy. Drops using SMART are permitted. DROP CHARGES APPLY.
- September 5, 2007 (5:00 pm) Last day to add structured courses without a written petition for a late add. This is an absolute deadline. This deadline does not apply to independent study, internships, and late-starting modular courses.
- September 5, 2006 (5:00 pm) Last day to drop a fall 2007 course for tuition refund and no transcript notation. This is an absolute deadline. DROP CHARGES APPLY.
- September 5, 2007 (5:00 pm) Last day for undergraduates and graduates to apply for December 2006 graduation. This is an absolute deadline.
- September 5, 2007 (5:00 pm) Last day to request pass/fail or no credit option. This is an absolute deadline.
- October 29, 2007 (5:00 pm) Last day for NON-CLAS students to drop a fall 2007 course without a petition to their home college and receiving their Dean’s approval.
- November 9, 2007(5:00 pm) Last day for CLAS students to drop a fall 2006 course. Treated as an absolute deadline. Dean’s approval required.
- November 9, 2007 (5:00 pm) Last day to withdraw (drop all courses) without a written petition.
See Academic Calendar for details on registration/payment deadlines: http://www.cudenver.edu/registrar