tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327108652024-03-13T09:06:54.737-04:00Undergraduate Advising - UMass AmherstThe first place undergraduate students can turn for help in answering questions, exploring academic issues and learning how to take advantage of the many resources on the UMass Amherst campus.Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.comBlogger859125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-28406821172005618522015-04-30T16:18:00.001-04:002015-04-30T16:18:42.594-04:00HAPPY END OF THE SEMESTER FROM UA!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>And good luck with Finals!</b></span>Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-69074838200559131182015-04-30T09:43:00.000-04:002015-04-30T09:43:15.334-04:00International Students and Travelers - STAY CONNECTED!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
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<b>REMEMBER: Over the Summer break</b> you must still keep up with your UMass responsibilities, be they academic (e.g. checking SPIRE to get into a class, or responding to emails regarding your academic status), financial (e.g. working with Financial Aid and the Bursar's Office to ensure that your bill is paid), or anywhere else you may have business pending.<br />
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It's hard to believe, but there are only two more weeks left in the semester before finals. It may feel overwhelming trying to finish final papers and projects, but make sure to give yourself a little time to prepare so you don't have to cram the night before an exam. Here are some tips on a 5-Day Study Plan!<br />
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<li>Day 1: Prepare Part A for 2 hours</li>
<li>Day 2: Prepare Part B for 2 hours, Review Part A for 30 mins</li>
<li>Day 3: Prepare Part C for 1.5 hours, Review Part B for 30 mins, Review Part A for 30 mins</li>
<li>Day 4: Prepare Part D for 1 hours, Review Part C for 30 mins, Review Part B for 15 mins, Review Part A for 15 mins</li>
<li>Day 5: Review Part D for 25 mins, Review Part C for 15 mins, Review Part B for 10 mins, Review Part A for 10 mins. Finally, wrap up your 5-Day Study Plan by testing yourself on all four parts.</li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">There will be an <span style="color: #990000;"><b>R1 Basic Math Skills Exemption Test on Monday, April 27 at 7:00pm in Marcus 131.</b></span> Passing the R1 exam (at least 12 out of 20 correct) will satisfy the R1 requirement for graduation but will not result in the awarding of any credits. <b>A student ID and a #2 pencil are required. A calculator is recommended.</b> There is no limit on the number of times a student may take this test. The focus of this exam is to measure knowledge of basic math skills. <a href="http://www.math.umass.edu/undergraduate/r1-exemption">Click here to learn more about the test and to <b>confirm the room location before Monday</b>.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>The <a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/advising/academicadvisinglink/">Academic Advising Link</a> will close for the semester on Thursday, April 30. </b></span> Stop by any time between <span style="color: #990000;"><b>4:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday - Thursday in the Learning Commons in the DuBois Library</b></span> and get your last minute questions answered. Need to find one more class for the Fall? Looking for a great GenEd? Have questions about major requirements? Come see the Peer Advisors before they finish the semester.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Applications for all Isenberg School of Management majors are due by 5:00pm on Friday, May 1.</b></span> <b>No late applications will be accepted.</b> Find information below on transfer requirements and how to apply. </span></span><br />
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Being overseas, studying in a different country, learning like you've never
learned before. Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Living in
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I decided to go abroad last semester, cutting it very close to the deadline
to apply. I'm now studying Spanish in Granada, Spain at the University of
Granada, in the Center for Modern Languages (Centro de Lenguas Modernas). I
never thought that I could study abroad, being a <a href="http://www.umass.edu/communication/">Communication </a>major with a
<a href="http://www.umass.edu/film/">Certificate in Film Studies</a>, I didn't think I could find a program that would
benefit me and fulfill requirements. Studying here though actually helps me
complete my Global Education Requirement, a language requirement for students
in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. When I discovered that
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had imagined. Between applying to my program, API (Academic Programs
International), which was a separate application process from the <a href="http://www.umass.edu/ipo/">IPO</a> (International
Programs Office, UMass’ study abroad office), figuring out finances and
budgets, applying for a passport and a visa, I was very busy for the weeks to
come. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Two pieces of advice when applying or deciding to study abroad. One: Don't
wait for the last minute to decide or apply: it’ll save you lots of stress,
time, and possibly money. Two: If you do decide or apply late, make sure it’s
something you really want to do. Before I applied, I wasn't very sure if I
would ever want to study abroad, but when I walked into class that day and
received a brochure to study abroad in Spain, I knew right there that I wanted
to apply, so I went home and started the process. Allowing yourself a decent
amount of time to look into other programs and familiarize yourself with the
application process is a very good idea, I wish that I had done that when
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And if you apply and are accepted, you will realize that you are leaving,
off onto new adventures in foreign lands. It won't hit you so hard until a few
weeks before you leave, when you begin to pack your things and say your
goodbyes and see-you-later's. You might start to panic and think that you're
not ready to go, the time will start to slip from your mind, and before you
know it, you're boarding that plane to go wherever it is you're going. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Another piece of advice: Pack lightly. Bring only the essentials, it makes
traveling easier. You'll also come back with souvenirs (most likely), so you'll
want to make sure you have room for everything you buy while you're
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Don't forget your chargers, your medicines, maybe even your favorite movie.
A little reminder of home will be important too, some days you'll miss it.<o:p></o:p><br />
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But you will be so excited once you land in your new (temporary) home!
Everything will seem new to you, like you're stepping into a new world. You'll
begin to meet new people and make new friends, eat new foods, maybe even study
a new language. Everything that happens will be a new experience, and not
before long will you become a part of a new community. Adjusting may take some
time, but once you know your way around your new home and establish
relationships with the people around you, I swear you'll never want to leave.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Now before you get all excited for your adventure, you must remember why
you're abroad: to study. School for me has been amazing, I love my classes, my
professors, and I love what I’m learning. I am only studying Spanish while I am
abroad, and like I said before, it is fulfilling a requirement for me for my
degree. Make sure when you are looking through different programs, that you
consider what courses will help you fulfill requirements, or if none of them
do, make sure you know what other courses you'll need to take when you return.
You don't want to fall behind, so just make sure you aware of what position a
semester abroad will put you in, in terms of major, college, and university
requirements.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I am excited to return home and bring what I've learned back with me, but I
will dearly miss Granada. The entire study abroad experience has been an
absolutely wonderful time. If you think that study abroad may be for you, I
strongly encourage you to pursue a study abroad program. The International
Programs Office, located on the 4th floor of Hills South, is very helpful with
assuring your questions are answered and assisting with every aspect of the
study abroad process. They also have a desk in the Learning Commons of the
Library (right next to the Academic Advising Link!) staffed with Peer Advisors
to answer your questions and help you out. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Another great opportunity for students who want to travel, but may not want
to go abroad, is <a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/domestic_exchange/">National Student Exchange</a>. There is a list of schools of which
you can study at across the country while still being a UMass Amherst Student.
If you have questions about that, you can go to 613 Goodell for more
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Regardless of whether it’s in the country, or across the world, I think
everyone should take the opportunity to travel and study abroad. There’s no
time like the present, and there’s a big world out there, I suggest that you go
see it.<o:p></o:p>Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-14745503943379656522015-04-22T09:46:00.003-04:002015-04-22T09:46:30.547-04:00Resource Economics online statement of interest due FRIDAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are interested in becoming a <a href="http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/public-health/academics"><b>Public Health Science</b></a> major and taking majors only classes in the Fall, don't miss the final <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Prospective Major Information Session </b><span style="color: black;">on </span></span><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Wednesday, April 22nd, 5:30PM, WEB DuBois Library 720</b></span>!</div>
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Bring your unofficial transcript, personal information page and a tracking form. Tracking form should be mostly filled out.
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Are you planning on declaring <a href="http://www.umass.edu/resec/undergraduate/index.shtml"><b>Resource Economics</b></a> and taking majors only classes in the Fall? Your <a href="http://www.umass.edu/resec/undergraduate/want-major.shtml">online statement of interest</a> <span style="color: #990000;"><b>is due on Friday, April 24.</b></span> Don't miss the deadline!<br />
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<br />Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-66932924289764193392015-04-16T08:35:00.000-04:002015-04-16T08:37:01.017-04:00Last Day of FIVE COLLEGE PRE-REGISTRATION is TOMORROW, Friday 4/17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">The registration procedure for Five College Interchange classes is different from your regular UMass enrollment process. Once you </span><a href="https://www.fivecolleges.edu/courses" style="background-color: white; color: #881c1c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;" target="_blank">find the course(s) you want</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">,</span><a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/five_college_interchange/registration/" style="background-color: white; color: #881c1c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;" target="_blank"><b>read the detailed instructions on our website very carefully</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">. The Five College Enrollment Request Form is available on your SPIRE account under enrollment in the main menu. Fill out the form online, but it must be submitted </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;"><b>to the UMass Five College Interchange office located in 613 Goodell</b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">.</span><br />
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<li><b>You also have an opportunity to register for Five College Interchange classes during the UMass add/drop period in the Spring. </b>So this is not your only opportunity to register!</li>
<li>You can only pre-register by handing in <i><b>two</b> </i>copies of your interchange request form to the UMass Five College Interchange office located in 613 Goodell.</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">Questions? </span><a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/five_college_interchange/" style="background-color: white; color: #881c1c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;" target="_blank">Visit our website</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">, come see us in 613 Goodell, call us at 413 545 5352 or send an email to </span><a href="mailto:5collreg@acad.umass.edu" style="background-color: white; color: #881c1c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">5collreg@acad.umass.edu</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">For a student's perspective, check out this <a href="http://dailycollegian.com/2015/03/11/five-college-consortium-classes-give-students-a-chance-to-branch-out/">Daily Collegian</a> article!</span>Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-82526698570754891282015-04-16T08:32:00.000-04:002015-04-16T08:32:58.057-04:00Brian's Tip of the Week: Getting into closed classes<h2>
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<b><br />What? No! It can't be!! How is this possible?! The one class that brings the perfect schedule all together has filled? But you just checked it yesterday! Everything fit so well together! You've been sucker-punched right in the gut. Your fall is ruined. Your life is ruined. No schedule could replace what you had; it was too perfect. It was the only one for you.</b><br />
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<b>Join us this Thursday, April 16, 2015 for two networking and career TechTalks!</b><br /><br /> </div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>The Adventures of an IT Leader<br />11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />Campus Center Room 165</b></span><br /><br />Alumnus Robert Solis will speak about his role as an Information Technology (IT) leader, from UMass Amherst to his current position as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Massachusetts President's Office. The event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the larger community. <b>Undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in technology are especially encouraged to attend.</b> </div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><br />Networking & Career Panel Featuring Alumni & Industry Professionals in Information Technology<br />5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.<br />Campus Center, Room 174-76</b></span><br /><br />Come meet industry professionals, including two UMass Amherst alumni, from Verizon Wireless, Adobe, and Fiksu who will be discussing the interview process, what questions interviewers really ask, tips for effective resumes, networking, and internship opportunities with their organizations. <b>Don't forget your resume!</b> </div>
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Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-24082096625968133932015-04-13T10:52:00.001-04:002015-04-13T10:52:55.118-04:00End of the Semester Tips from ShayleneWith only a couple of weeks left, the semester will be over before you know it. This is the perfect time to get on track especially with all of those final papers, projects, and exams. It's also a good time to find out where you stand in each course. Here are some tips to start preparing for the end of the semester stretch.<br />
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<li><b>Check <a href="https://www.spire.umass.edu/psp/heproda/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&">SPIRE</a> for a schedule of your final exams.</b> It's important to check now in case you have more than two exams scheduled in one day or two exams scheduled at the same time. If you do, consult the <a href="http://www.umass.edu/registrar/">Registrar's office</a> as soon as possible. </li>
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<li><b>Calculate your current grades for a class and compare it to your target grade or goal.</b> Do NOT just guess! Add up your exam scores, grades on papers, homework assignments, etc. and try to calculate your current grade at this point in the semester. It's great to have this in mind going into final projects and exams. Do this for each of your classes.</li>
<li><b>Have you missed any assignments that you can make up? </b>Always take the opportunity to make up missed assignments. Even if the professor is offering half credit, it's still better than receiving a zero for that homework, quiz, or whatever it is that you might have missed. </li>
<li><b>Will you have a final for this class? </b>If you do, write down the date, time, and location. Then find out if it is cumulative and preparing accordingly. Start flipping through your notes from the beginning of the semester and refresh yourself on the material. Also find out what format the final will be (essay, multiple choice, etc.) and decide what strategies you will use to study.</li>
<li><b>Do you have any papers/other assignments due?</b> With the warm weather starting to kick in and the sun shining, it's easy to forget about those last few assignments you may have for a class. Make sure to check over the syllabus and see if you have any assignments left. If you do, try to space out the work. The last thing you want is to be attempting lots of final projects and assignments all at once.</li>
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Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-51001349593141823282015-04-09T10:31:00.001-04:002015-04-16T15:34:03.979-04:00Resources for First-Generation College Students<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
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fall have expectations and anxieties about their time in a new environment. Although
all students are now living separately from their parents, some were left with
more support than others when they were dropped off on move-in day. Here at
UMass Amherst, 25% of freshmen are first-generation college students, meaning
that their parents did not attend college or obtain at least a bachelor’s
degree. For the other three quarters of
first-years, their transition to university life is shaped to a degree by the
expectations of the parents who have the experiences of college under their
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only for the universities, but for the students’ social mobility and economic
success later in life. Because
first-generation college students are the pioneers of the complicated workings
of a university, they must be more proactive in finding resources on and
off-campus. Below are some helpful
resources for first-generation college students to aid in their success and
transition to college!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Websites like <a href="http://imfirst.org/">imfirst.org</a> and
<a href="http://firstgenerationstudent.com/">firstgenerationstudent.com</a> are informational online communities where students
aspiring to go to college or students attending college can get information on
an array of subjects, from the undergraduate and graduate application process
to how to feel like part of the student body once you arrive! </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Other web pages such as <a href="http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/how-to-succeed-in-college/?_r=1">this tip sheet</a></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/how-to-succeed-in-college/?_r=1"> from the New York Times</a> give thoughtful pieces of advice to students on how to
succeed in their studies.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At UMass, the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success has wonderful resources for first- generation (as well as other) students at the University. Check out <a href="http://www.umass.edu/multiculturalaffairs/programs/">their website</a> for a rundown of programs and services. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">UMass Amherst also looks to extend extra help towards
first-generation college </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">students by offering additional scholarships.
Information can be found on the UMass website, </span><a href="http://www.umass.edu/umccc/financial-matters" style="line-height: 150%;">http://www.umass.edu/umccc/financial-matters</a><span style="line-height: 150%;">
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community colleges with a minimum 2.5 GPA, the university gives priority course
registration and housing priority, generous scholarships, and tailored advising
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Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-29685168059108811122015-04-05T16:30:00.000-04:002015-04-05T16:30:03.393-04:00Walk-In Registration <a href="http://adhdmanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/iStock_000016551587XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://adhdmanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/iStock_000016551587XSmall.jpg" width="180" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.5340003967285px;">Registration has finally begun! If you're undeclared and need help with registration come to Walk-In Registration Assistance in 613 Goodell! This is a perfect opportunity to have your academic questions answered by an advisor. Ask about majors, gen eds, and get advice on course selection! It tends to get very busy, so make sure you come prepared with classes in your shopping cart. It's first come, first served as well, so get there early! Walk-in hours are:</span></span><br />
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Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-16316419936172844742015-04-03T10:00:00.000-04:002015-04-03T10:00:02.161-04:00Weekly Preview: April 6 - April 10<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you checked your <a href="http://www.umass.edu/registrar/students/courses-and-schedules/final-exam-info">final exam schedule</a> yet? <b>Do you have two exams scheduled at the same time</b> or<b> three exams scheduled on the same day</b>? If yes, you <b><span style="color: red;">MUST </span></b>go to the <a href="http://www.umass.edu/registrar/"><b>Registrar's Office in Whitmore 213</b></a> at least <span style="color: red;"><b>TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FINAL EXAM</b></span> so they can reschedule for you. <a href="http://www.umass.edu/registrar/students/courses-and-schedules/final-exam-info">For more information, visit their final exam page</a>.<b> </b></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Are you Undeclared? Do you need help with registration? <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Come to Walk-In Registration Assistance in 613 Goodell</b></span>! For Undeclared students, this is your opportunity to run some questions by an advisor and get some help with your course choices. It's first come, first served and you must come prepared with some classes in your shopping cart. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Need help getting organized? <a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/advising/academicadvisinglink/"><b>Visit the Academic Advising Link</b></a> and meet with a Peer Advisor before coming in and use the <a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/advising/uploads/textWidget/294.00129/documents/Registration_MEETING_CHECKLIST.pdf">Registration Meeting Checklist</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are interested in becoming a <a href="http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/public-health/academics"><b>Public Health Science</b></a> major, attend a <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Prospective Major Information Session!</b></span> There are only two left, so if you plan on taking majors only classes in the Fall, do not miss out!</span></span><br />
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abominable winter season. As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer it
is easy to get off track. But don’t get too caught up in spring fever! There
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enrollment appointment time. This can be found by clicking on "main menu" and
then "enrollment." It is imperative to be prepared for your appointment time not
only with your first choice schedule but with many backups. Having an academic
plan in place will help you achieve the most optimal schedule possible. Set up
an appointment with your academic advisor before your enrollment appointment to
discuss your schedule! Registration dates are as follows: Seniors March 30<sup>th</sup>
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Make sure you have re-read and signed the Residence Hall Contract and
resubmitted your Housing Profile under housing on Spire. At this point, housing
appointments have been posted. This is the specific window of time where you
are able to complete your room selection. Students are able to view their room
selection priority by clicking on "Room Selection Priority" under "Housing" on Spire. Room selection priority is based upon how many semesters you
have lived on campus. Make sure you confer with your future roommate about who
has the higher priority number and who will be the group leader to insure that
the selection process goes smoothly. Visit <a href="http://www.housing.umass.edu/">the UMass Housing Website</a> for more
info. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the summer or an internship to complement your interests, now is the time to
start looking. Be sure to check out the “Career Connect” link on <a href="https://www.umass.edu/careers/">Career Services homepage</a>.
This is a great resource that could end up connecting you to an amazing opportunity!
Career services, located in 511 Goodell, also offers walk in hours and full
appointments for students. these appointments are a great way to perfect your resume and land
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you think! Start to organize and prepare a study plan. This can be extremely
helpful and ease your stress when that torturous week arrives. Having a short
nightly review session of material learned back in January and February will
prove beneficial come May…especially on cumulative exams! Be sure to check your
final exam schedule on Spire ("main menu" / "student home" / "final exam schedule") and
check that no more than two finals are scheduled per day. If you have any scheduling
issues, let your professors know earlier rather than later so you can both make
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Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-50869323368759145002015-04-01T08:57:00.003-04:002015-04-01T08:57:45.298-04:00Resource Econ info sessions THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!<h2 align="center" style="color: #543c1c;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">If you are interested in majoring in Resource Economics, or you want to learn more about the major, you should attend one of these meetings ASAP!</span></h2>
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<strong>Resource Economics On Campus<br />Information Sessions</strong></h2>
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Students must attend an information session and complete the Online Statement of Interest BEFORE being invited to schedule an advising appointment to complete the change of major process. This process assists students in examining whether ResEc is a good fit for them and designing a plan for academic success.<s></s></div>
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Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm<br />Friday, April 3rd at 12:20 pm</h2>
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Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-55273451234694305862015-03-30T09:00:00.000-04:002015-03-30T09:00:11.911-04:00Public Health Info Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you thinking about majoring in Public Health? There will be an information session held on April 1st at 5:30 PM in Morrill III Room 212. If you are interested, <b>attendance is REQUIRED for those applying to the major</b>. <a href="https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6rmjnbk2/">Click here to register</a>!<br />
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For more information and other available dates, <a href="http://www.undergradadvising.blogspot.com/2015/03/public-health-science-information.html">reread our earlier post</a>.Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-34921404778004658372015-03-29T09:00:00.000-04:002015-03-30T13:14:55.359-04:00Engineering Information Sessions: Monday and Tuesday!<br />
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<br />Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-36022637606315187732015-03-27T09:00:00.000-04:002015-03-27T15:11:31.999-04:00Weekly Preview: March 30 - April 3<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The <a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/five_college_interchange/" target="_blank">Five College Interchange</a> Pre-Registration Request period for Fall 2015 </b>classes starts on <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Monday, March 30 and ends on Friday, April 17</b></span>. <a href="http://ualc.umass.edu/five_college_interchange/" target="_blank">Visit the Five College Interchange site</a>
to learn more, and watch for a blog post with more information to post next week. You will also be able to register for Five College courses
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Planning on becoming an <b><a href="http://engineering.umass.edu/current-students/admission-major">Engineering</a> </b>major? Attend an information session! </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://ece.umass.edu/"><b>Electrical & Computer Engineering</b></a> and <a href="http://che.umass.edu/"><b>Chemical Engineering</b></a> will meet on <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Monday, March 30.</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cee.umass.edu/"><b>Civil & Environmental Engineering</b></a> and <a href="http://mie.umass.edu/"><b>Mechanical & Industrial Engineering</b></a> will meet on <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Tuesday, March 31.</b></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thinking of becoming a <a href="http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/public-health/academics"><b>Public Health</b></a> major? The next information session will be on <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Wednesday, April 1st, 5:30PM, Morrill III Room 212</b></span>. <a href="http://www.undergradadvising.blogspot.com/2015/03/public-health-science-information.html"><b>Reread our earlier post</b></a> to learn more and to see the other available dates. <b>Attendance is REQUIRED for those applying to the major. </b><b><a href="https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6rmjnbk2/">Click here to register. </a></b></span></span><br />
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Wondering if the <b><a href="http://www.umass.edu/resec/undergraduate/index.shtml" target="_blank">Resource Economics</a></b> major is right for you? <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Learn more at an Information Session on </b></span><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm or Friday, April 3rd at 12:20 pm in Stockbridge 303. </b></span><span style="color: #990000;"><b> </b></span><i><b>Students must attend an information session</b><b> <u>and</u> complete the <a href="https://umass.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahLqUBCaFSv86rP" target="_blank">Online Statement of Interest</a></b></i>
before being invited to schedule an advising appointment to complete
the change of major process. Online Statements of Interest must be
submitted by Saturday, April 25 at noon. These are the last information sessions until Fall 2015, so be sure to attend if you plan on taking majors only classes in the Fall.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-45163244060949931712015-03-25T11:11:00.000-04:002015-03-25T11:11:29.985-04:00Preparing for RegistrationIt's that time of the year again! Registration is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to start preparing. Now that fall courses are available on SPIRE, here are a couple of places to start:<br />
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<li>Begin to fill your shopping cart with classes. Add classes that you want to take as well as a few back-ups in case a class in which you're interested closes before you get the chance to enroll. It's also good to have your shopping cart filled <b>before</b> meeting with an advisor.</li>
<li>Meet with your advisor. Don't wait until the last minute when everyone else is rushing in to get advice. Schedule a meeting NOW. Plan out your classes and meet with an advisor early on.</li>
<li>Check for holds and take care of them <b>as soon as possible!</b> When enrollment period comes around, you don't want to find out you have a hold that prevents you from enrolling in classes. Take care of any holds you might have immediately!</li>
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The Academic Advising Link, located in the lower level of the library, is open Sunday through Thursday from 4-8 PM. Feel free to stop by and have your academic questions answered by a peer advisor. Keep these tips in mind as you beginning preparing for fall course registration!Undergraduate Advisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619842578826996289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32710865.post-40079728984384606502015-03-25T10:28:00.000-04:002015-03-25T10:28:15.485-04:00Public Health Science Information Sessions: New Dates!<br />
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If you are interested in becoming a <a href="http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/public-health/academics"><b>Public Health Science</b></a> major, attend a <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Prospective Major Information Session!</b></span><br />
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<b>Attendance is REQUIRED for those applying to the major. </b><b><a href="https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6rmjnbk2/">Click here to register.</a></b><br />
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If you would like to learn more about the major but are not ready to apply, go to the information session!<br />
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Bring your unofficial transcript, personal information page and a tracking form. Tracking form should be mostly filled out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/public-health/academics/academic-advising">Click here for the application materials.</a><br />
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Are you interested in majoring in Kinesiology? The process for declaring the major has changed slightly. You now must attend a change of major meeting and fill out an application form. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26th at 6 PM. More information can be found on the <a href="https://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology">Kinesiology department website</a>.</div>
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