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ADVISING

College of Education Advising Guidelines

Students in the College of Education are required to meet with an advisor every semester. This ensures that students are taking the correct courses and are on track to successfully complete their program. Students will be issued a registration appointment by the University, which indicates the time they can begin registering for courses for the following semester; the date and time for registration will vary depending on the number of credit hours the student has earned or transferred. Advising for students in the College of Education is mandatory, and students in pre-education majors will have an advising block on their registration each semester. Students should schedule an appointment with their advisor about 1-2 weeks prior to their registration date (on Testudo). After registration, if students make any major changes to their schedule, they should contact their advisor to inform them of this change.

Advising Tips:

  • “Double count” where you can – take courses that count for both CORE and your major.
  • Keep your schedule balanced:
  • Balance courses in which you have a strong interest with those of lesser interest.
  • Balance courses based on the type of work required (i.e. reading, writing, practical applications).
  • Balance you course schedule throughout the day and the week
  • Preparation - make sure that you have the background knowledge (prerequisites) to do well in the course.
  • Consider the course level - typically, first and second year students take 100-200 level courses; third and fourth year students take 300-400 level courses.
  • Make note of “Fall-only” and “Spring-only” courses when constructing your 4-year plan.
  • Be prepared with alternatives.  If the class or section you want is full, have a back-up plan.
  • Be flexible – you may not get certain courses or sections you want.

Who to contact:

Glenn Kasten-Sportes
Academic Advisor
College of Education
1204 Benjamin Building
301-405-2363