ISOM Spring 10 Application Deadline

The Isenberg School of Management (ISOM) application deadline for Spring on-campus transfer applications is tomorrow May 1st.

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Weekly Preview - May 1 through 13

As the semester works toward a close, there are a number of dates to pay attention to – deadlines, the last opportunity to take an R1 Exemption Test, and the sequence of the final day of classes, reading and exam days, and – finally – the end of the semester.  There are also a number of opportunities to view and hear samples of work that undergraduates have written/made/composed.  Take a few minutes to see what your classmates have done – and you might discover a course you want to take!

Saturday, May 1.  ISOM BBA, Sport Management and Hospitality & Tourism Management applications are DUE.  For applications and instructions, students should go to this website:

1. Click on "For Prospective Students" in the menu on the left of the page.
2. Click on "On Campus Transfers" under "For Prospective Students."
3. "On Campus Transfers Applications" will show in the right bottom corner of the page.
4. For more information, call the ISOM Undergraduate Programs Office at 545-5610.

Monday, May 3, 7:30pm.  Basic Math Skills R1 Exemption Test.  A student ID and a #2 pencil are required. A calculator is recommended. 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.   Topics include: perimeter, area, volume; linear equations; averages; fractions; ratios; percent increase and decrease; interpreting graphs and tables; compound interest. Marcus 131. 

Tuesday, May 4.  LAST DAY OF CLASSES for Spring 2010 semester. 

Tuesday, May 4.  Final Day for advising in the Academic Advising Link, in the Learning Commons of the W.E.B. DuBois Library. 

Tuesday, May 4, 7:30pm.  Student Composers' Concert.  A concert featuring works composed by students.  Bezanson Recital Hall. 

Tuesday, May 4 – Wednesday, May 12.  Exhibit: "Readings and Writings in Visual Art."  Works produced by students in one of the University’s new First Year Seminars, “Readings and Writings in Visual Art,” include color prints of masks that students constructed, based on their studies of contemporary artists, and an 18-foot long accordion book exploring the students’ responses to watching segments of an eight-hour film by Andy Warhol. Another project—to create imaginary conversations with the real artists studied during the semester—is represented with a hand-bound booklet of student writings and a five-panel fold-out book. Opening reception on May 5, 5-7pm.  Hampden Gallery. 

Wednesday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 12.  Your Words Here: Artist Books from Junior Year Writing Classes.  Using their own writing as the text and their own artwork as the illustrations, studio art majors in Junior Year Writing designed and created one-of-a-kind artist books. While many students chose their artist statements as the text for their books, others illustrated short stories written for the class or made books based on their essays or art reviews. Opening Reception: May 5, from 5 - 7.  Hampden Incubator Project Space

Wednesday, May 5.  FIRST READING DAY. 

Wednesday, May 5, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm.  Celebration of Writing: Words Near and Far.  A showcase of writing done by undergraduate students in College Writing, Basic Writing, Jr. Year Writing courses, and the Writing Program's experimental writing workshop series. Awards given to winners of Writing Program's Best Text Contest and to students selected to appear in the Writing Program's The Sudent Writing Anthology 2010-2011. Keynote address to be given by Henk Rossouw, former foreign correspondent and current MFA student AND graduate advisor for Undergraduate Advising. Light refreshments served. Hosted by the Writing Program.  Goodell 604. 

Thursday, May 6.  FINAL EXAMS BEGIN.  Remember to contact the Registrar in 213 Whitmore if you have more than two exams scheduled on the same day, or if you have two exams scheduled at the same time.  This, ideally, should be done two weeks prior to the exam date.

Saturday, May 8.  SECOND READING DAY. 

Thursday, May 13.  FINAL EXAMS END.

REMINDER!!! Writing Placement Exam TONIGHT!!

LAST CHANCE THIS SEMESTER!

TONIGHT, APRIL 29TH 6PM 

BARTLETT 302

 

Go here for details!

Weekly Preview: April 24 through 30

Aside from Monday and Tuesday of the week after this one, spring semester classes will be wrapping up.  Your attention will be devoted to papers and exams, but check out this list of activities and deadlines for the coming week, so you don’t miss anything! 

Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24.  The UMass Anthropology Department turns 40!  The department will celebrate with a weekend full of activities in which we will celebrate our successes, laugh at our foibles, and explore the future of our field in the 21st century.   See website for schedule of events.  All-Campus, Various Locations.

Thursday, April 29, 6:00pm.  Writing Placement Test.  Any student who has not previously taken this test must do so before s/he can enroll in English Writing 112 (College Writing).  Registration for the placement test is not needed.  Bartlett 302

Thursday, April 29, 7:00pm.  Panel from the Past.  Interested in learning what you can do to incorporate sustainability into your career? Want to hear about life after Isenberg or UMass? We've invited Bill Noto (GE), Daniele Mathras (Seed to Shelf, The Lisa Ekus Group, LLC), and Kevin Greer (New Profit), three recent Isenberg School of Management alums and former Net Impact board members, to talk about their experiences pursuing "green jobs" and to answer your questions. All three are involved in sustainability in different industries, and all have great insights into the state of sustainability in the corporate world. Bring your questions and join us for a great discussion.  Isenberg School of Management, 112. 

Looking ahead, also plan for:

May 1 – ISOM BBA, Sport Management, and Hospitality & Tourism Management applications are DUE. 
For applications and instructions, students should go to this website: http://www.isenberg.umass.edu/undergrad/

1. Click on "For Prospective Students" in the menu on the left of the page.
2. Click on "On Campus Transfers" under "For Prospective Students."
3. "On Campus Transfers Applications" will show in the right bottom corner of the page.
4. Applications are available online in early April for the May 1st deadline.

For more information, call the ISOM Undergraduate Programs Office at 545-5610.

Monday, May 3, 7:30pm.  Basic Math Skills R1 Exemption Test.  Marcus 131.
A student ID and a #2 pencil are required. A calculator is recommended. 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. Topics include:
•    perimeter, area, volume
•    linear equations
•    averages
•    fractions
•    ratios
•    percent increase and decrease
•    interpreting graphs and tables
•    compound interest

Writing Placement Exam

Last Writing Placement Exam of the Semester!

Thursday

April 29, 2010

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bartlett 302

Any Student who has not previously taken this test must do so before s/he can enroll in English Writing 112 College Writing. Registration for the test is not needed.

The Writing Placement Test will not be offered again this semester!

For more information please call (413) 545-0610 or visit the following web site:

http://www.umass.edu/writingprogram/geninfo/placement.html

R1 Exemption Test May 3rd (LAST CHANCE FOR SPRING SEMESTER!)

Basic Math (R1) Skills Exemption Test 

Monday, May 3rd

7:30 p.m.

Marcus 131

Passing the test exempts you from the Basic Math Gen Ed requirement. Now that you know when and where the exam is, how do you if you should be taking it?

The most important consideration is your academic track--majors, minors, and certificates you have declared or are considering. Do any of your current or intended tracks require math-based courses? If so, the R1 Exemption Test may not be the best option for you. The test is only used to satisfy your Gen Ed requirement--it does NOT prepare you for further math-based courses.

If you do not intend to pursue an academic path that requires math-based courses, the R1 Exemption Test is a great way to fulfill your Basic Math Gen Ed. You can learn more about what to expect on the test from the Math Department's website and you can take the test multiple times if need be, without penalty, to pass.

As always, if you have any questions (like if you're not sure what majors/minors/certificates you might consider pursing or whether what you have already declared requires math-based courses) contact an advisor today!

Anthropological Open House!

SATURDAY, APRIL 24th

 

Open House, Labs & Panel Discussions 

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Machmer Hall & Thompson Hall (click here for open house details)

Come See What Makes Anthropology So Unique!

  

Having trouble finding classes?

By now you should have registered for Fall courses.  Many of you may feel like everything you wanted to take was already full by the time your enrollment appointment began.  Or, perhaps the class you want appears open, but when you try to enroll, you get an error message.

So, what can you do now?
First and foremost, BE PROACTIVE and don't give up--registration stays open and active from now until the end of Add/Drop!  That means people will be swapping and dropping classes all the time, so availability in courses will fluctuate.  Try this:

• Check SPIRE often.  If you log-on to Facebook 10 times a day, check SPIRE at least every other time!
• Pay attention to the restrictions on courses.  If seats are reserved for a certain population of students (for example NSO or majors only), keep checking back.  If those students don't fill the class, often remaining seats are opened for the general public!  Other classes may only be restricted until a certain date.  For example, "open to majors only until May 1st."  If a seat remains after that date, be ready to grab it!  Knowing the reason your are getting an error when you try to enroll is the first step.
• Put yourself on SPIRE waitlists whenever possible.  These waitlists do the work for you, as long as you leave that time slot open on your schedule!
• Get creative!  Don't limit yourself to courses in departments you are familiar with or Gen Eds your friends said they liked.  Explore new departments.  Consider browsing upper-level courses (they don't all have pre-reqs).  Browse the Five-College course catalog. Experiment with a class or two!
• If the first day of classes rolls around and you're still struggling, be prepared to attend classes you are not yet enrolled in.  There is no guarantee you'll get in, but being present is the first step to convincing a professor you need/want a space in the class!

Of course, if you are concerned about your schedule and would like help with the search process, make an appointment with your academic advisor before the end of the semester... the sooner, the better!

Rescheduling Final Exams and Some Tips for Success!

Your final exam schedule is available on SPIRE under the Student Center tab. Click on it to see when and where your Final Exams will be held. You should also check to see it you have:

• two exams scheduled at the same time, OR 
• three exams scheduled on the same day.   
  

If that is the case, you MUST go to the registrar's office in Whitmore 213 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FINAL EXAM so they can reschedule them for you.To do so, print your final exam schedule from SPIRE and take it to the REGISTRAR'S OFFICE. You can contact them here for more information.

By the way, if you get anxious during tests--or even if you're cool under pressure--you can find a Five Day Study Plan here to help you get organized and alleviate the stress! We've also outlined Ten Traps of Studying that you can avoid. Remember, plan ahead and find time to relax as well as study.

Good luck!

REMINDER: Wednesday Follows Monday Schedule!!!

Because of Patriot's Day, Wednesday (TODAY!) is a Monday schedule! Of course if you have M/W/F classes, the schedule won't change much. HOWEVER! If you have a lab or a discussion group that meets on Mondays, you should attend TODAY. Check with your instructor for details!

Public Health Info Session!

Are you interested in declaring Public Health as your major or switching to Public Health from another Major? If so, please sign up for the group advising session below!


Furthermore, if you have recently joined the Major, it is also an opportunity to get valuable information about opportunities, courses, sequencing classes, and the field in general, so plan to attend the meeting.

Click here to read what other students have said about the meetings!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Arnold House, Room 412

12:30 PM

Please send email to Lynn Koerbel at lkoerbel@schoolph.umass.edu if you plan on attending.

Weekly Preview: April 17 to 23

With Monday a holiday, it's a short week, and with the end of the semester approaching, events are winding down to allow you time to prepare for your papers, projects, and tests.  Several of this week's activities might be useful to give you an idea of something you might want to watch for when you're a junior or senior.

If you haven't nailed down your schedule for next fall,  

GO SEE YOUR ADVISOR!   

Remember, also, that for basic questions, any student can go to the Academic Advising Link (4-8pm, Sun-Thursday) and quick questions can be brought to Undergraduate Advising's Drop-In Hours, 10:30-11:30am and 3-4:00pm daily.

Monday, April 19  Patriot’s Day Holiday.  No classes. Most campus offices are closed.

Wednesday, April 21  Follow MONDAY class schedule.

Wednesday, April 21, 5:30 pm.  Spring Etiquette Dinner.  In conjunction with the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the class HTM 457-Catering and Banquet Management, the UMass Amherst Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association invite you to the Spring Etiquette Dinner.  You will interact with other UMass Amherst students during a multi-course meal and take away essential skills and information. This dinner will lead you through the potential pitfalls of a business dinner with various "challenging" foods. Learn proper meal etiquette and how to navigate a formal dinner place setting, as our etiquette professional answers all your questions.   Advance registration is required, as seating is limited. Business attire or business casual is recommended.  Campus Center - Marriott Center
Note: while you may not be able to attend the dinner this semester, watch for it and sign up in advance next fall or spring! 

Thursday, April 22, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.  Innovation Challenge Finals.  The moment has arrived for the final teams in the Innovation Challenge to pitch their business plans. More than $50,000 in prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the distinguished panel of judges!   This event is a real-life course in healthy competition and entrepreneurship. Join us to support creative and innovative thinking.
3:30 p.m. - Business Plans Pitched
5:45 p.m. - MASS Challenge Information Session
6:15 p.m. - Judges Decision

Campus Center, Amherst Room 10th Floor

Friday April 23, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference.  Undergraduate students will showcase their research, scholarship, and creative work in a professional setting before their peers, faculty mentors, and the public.  Lincoln Campus Center.

Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24.  The UMass Anthropology Department turns 40!
The department's first academic year was 1969 - 1970, which coincided with the first year of the European Field Studies Program in Anthropology. Join us for this weekend full of activities in which we will celebrate our successes, laugh at our foibles, and explore the future of our field in the 21st century.
See website for schedule of events.  All-Campus, Various Locations.

Public Health Info Session Today!

Are you interested in declaring Public Health as your major or switching to Public Health from another Major? If so, please sign up for the group advising session below!


Furthermore, if you have recently joined the Major, it is also an opportunity to get valuable information about opportunities, courses, sequencing classes, and the field in general, so plan to attend the meeting.

Click here to read what other students have said about the meetings!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Arnold House, Room 321

2:00 PM

Please send email to Lynn Koerbel at lkoerbel@schoolph.umass.edu if you plan on attending.

Weekly Preview: April 10 to 16

In addition to keeping up with your coursework (plan ahead - classes end May 4th, which is just over 3 weeks from now!), here are some events you might want to consider attending next week:

Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13 – Sophomores ramp on for Fall 2010 pre-registration.  Make sure you’ve spoken with your advisor regarding your course choices – if you’re undeclared, you work with advisors in 615 Goodell; if you’ve declared a major, you see the academic advisor affiliated with the major.  Need general assistance?  You can always ask at the Academic Advising Link, or if you have a QUICK question, come to Undergraduate Advising’s Drop-In hours (10:30-11:30 and 3-4:00 weekdays).  Freshmen, make your advising appointments NOW - you'll ramp on April 20 and 21.

Tuesday, April 13, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.  Entrepreuneurship Initiative Executive Summary Competition.   Students in the Entrepreneurship Initiative program will present summaries of their projects.

4:30-5:30 Poster-session/simulated trade show at ELab II's lower-level foyer
5:30-6:30 Elevator pitches and Q&A from judges at ELab II's auditorium
The Entrepreneurship Initiative (EI), in partnership with BDIC, offers a series of courses that will teach you to explore the entrepreneurial career path.  Those with ideas will learn how to attract a team and turn ideas into reality.  Those seeking ideas will be shown how to create and evaluate opportunities. Those simply interested in getting a taste for the entrepreneurial life can do so in a safe environment.  Engineering Lab II  auditorium.

Tuesday, April 13, 2:00pm.  Public Health Sciences: Group Advising Session.  If you are interested in declaring or switching to the Public Health Sciences major, or if you have recently joined the major, you should attend one of these information sessions to learn about opportunities, courses, sequencing courses, and the field in general. Arnold House, Room 321.

Thinking About Being a Comm Major? Info Session **TODAY 4PM**

There will be an Communication info session **TODAY at 4PM in Machmer E-33** 

Find out about:

• How to apply to the major
• What courses you MUST take before becoming a Comm major
• Comm major and Global Ed requirements
• What you can do with a Comm major after graduation.

All non majors are welcome!

ISOM Info Sessions This Week!

There are two information sessions being offered this week, one on April 6th and the other on 7th, for students who are interested in applying to the Isenberg School of Management BBA, Spt.Mgmt.or HTM programs. Both info sessions are in ISOM 206 at 5:30 PM.

Here are some tips to keep in mind if you plan on attending:

1) Get there early! To avoid fighting for a seat or worse, interrupting the session, be sure to get there approximately TEN MINUTES PRIOR to the start time. Treat it like a job interview and be professional--you don't have to wear your Sunday best, but you do want to make a good impression!

2) Know which session to attend! Upon arriving, they will direct you to different rooms based on your interests, i.e., BBA, Sports Management, or HTM. Make sure you're in the right place! If you have multiple interests in SOM (both BBA and Sports Management, for example), you should attend an info session for BOTH programs.

Remember! Sports Management requires attendance at one of their info sessions before you can take a Sports Management course!

3) Be informed! Read their website and be familiar with the program you are interested in--as well as procedures for applying. You can find information on applying here. **Note that the current application for Spring admission has not yet been posted**

4) Have an Alternate Major in mind! Remember that you will be required to apply in order to gain admission--and that applications, by nature, can be rejected. So it's always a good idea to have an alternate major in mind just in case. For more information on suitable alternates, you can call (413) 545-2191 and make an appointment to see an advisor in our office.

Gen Ed Changes

Have you noticed 4-credit Gen Ed courses (in the Social World categories) cropping up on SPIRE?  

Heard that there are Gen Ed changes afoot?

How will it affect you???

If you're a current student at UMass . . . not much at all.

New Gen Ed requirements will take effect for students who ENTER the University in the Fall of 2010 and beyond.  Click here if you're interested in what the NEW Gen Ed requirements will look like for incoming students.  Remember, though, that students who enrolled PRIOR to Fall 2010 will follow the Gen Ed and graduation requirements that were in effect when they entered (click here to see the requirements for students who entered prior to Fall 2010).

Gen Ed courses that have been converted to 4-credit classes will NOT, in most courses, entail more seat time in class, but may have additional online components, collaborative learning, and/or application to 'Real World" problems or contexts.  More details, of course, will be available from your instructor and in your syllabus.  As a current student at the moment, you can choose either 3- or 4-credit Gen Ed courses to meet your requirements.   

The only other thing for you to know about Gen Ed requirements is that what holds for you may not hold for students who come to UMass this fall and after.  Therefore, when younger students ask for your advice or recommendations, you can talk about your experience, but also ALWAYS refer them to their advisor.

Preparing For Your Advising Meeting--Things To Know

You called or stopped by Undergraduate Advising and made an appointment. You want to know what classes you need to apply to Isenberg or what classes come next in Sociology or History or even what Gen Eds you have yet to finish and what classes are offered that would satisfy those requirements. In short, you want help from us--and we want to help you!

Help us HELP YOU!

Here are some tips and reminders to best prepare for your appointment with an advisor:

1) You can fill out this form (as much as you can) ahead of time so we can see the courses you are interested in and then talk about how they may or may not get you what you need.

2) You can review your Academic Requirements Report and see what Gen Eds you've fulfilled, and what Gen Eds you still need to do. 

3) Remember our appointments are only thirty minutes long and we want to maximize that time! The better prepared you are, the better we can utilize our time!

BE  PROACTIVE!

Week in Review, April 3 to 9

 We've got another full week coming up - lots of opportunities to explore majors and what you'll do with them after you graduate!

Monday, April 5, 11:00am; Thursday, April 8 at 2:00pm; or Friday April 9 at 11:00am.  BDIC Information Session.  Can't find exactly what you’re looking for in a major on campus? Come to an information session where you can learn all about designing your own major in BDIC.  Goodell 608. 

Tuesday, April 6 and/or Wednesday, April 7, 5:30pm.  Isenberg School of Management Information Session for On-Campus Transfers to the BBA (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing Operations Management), Hospitality & Tourism Management, or Sport Management majors. Each program offers a different curriculum and has a different set of requirements for admission.  It is important that students fully explore all of their options prior to applying.  This exploration includes reviewing requirements for admission as well as learning about what each program's curriculum entails.  Any current UMass Amherst student who is interested in learning more about the Isenberg School is strongly encouraged to attend an information session, and may need to attend two different sessions to get information about different programs.  ISOM 206

Tuesday, April 6 – Thursday, April 8, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.  VASMA Presents "Coming Home."  UMass VASMA will be presenting a two-day series highlighting service members and the issues they face, as experienced by student veterans. On April 6th we will be screening the HBO film "Taking Chance" with Kevin Bacon, followed by a student veteran panel titled "UMass Soldier Stories."  After the screening, UMass student veterans from multiple military branches will hold a panel answering questions and highlighting their experiences while overseas, as well as their experience with adapting to student life.  Campus Center.

Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 pm.  Panel Discussion: The Department of Communication Alumni Career Night. Wondering what you’d do with a degree in Communication?  Come and find out at a panel discussion featuring alumni of the Department talking about the many different careers and activities they are engaged in. Get advice on what kinds of things you should be doing regarding your own future career.  In addition to five panelists, there will also be conversations with alumni in other states and other countries via Skype.  Food and drinks from Antonio's Pizza will be served.  Register for the event; space is limited.  Bernie Dallas Room, Goodell.
Panelists include:
- Mr. James Daddona '82, freelance sports producer/director (ESPN, NHL, NCAA, NBC, NESN)
- Mr. Erik Ewers '91, editor with Florentine Films
- Ms. Nadia Guessous '96, Five College fellow in the department of women's and gender studies at Amherst College
- Ms. Erin Martin Kane '91, principal with EMK Public Relations
- Mr. Adam Martignetti '01, chief of staff, Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Ms. Lori Osborne '96, customer business planning manager with CPG Sales at ConAgra Foods

Thursday, April 8, 11:00am.  RefWorks Workshop.  The first part of each workshop covers how to access RefWorks, import references from library databases and catalogs, retrieve and manage citations, and create bibliographies using various citation styles (e.g. MLA or APA).  The second part covers in-depth applications such as Write-N-Cite for adding references to a Word document and RefShare for sharing folders with other researchers.  Integrated Sciences Building, 3rd Floor.

Thursday, April 8, 4-5:30pm.  Communication Major – Information Meeting for Prospective Majors.  Machmer E-33.

Thursday, April 8, 6:00 pm.  Student-Alumni Networking Event: Dinner with Strangers.  UMass Amherst alumni and students come together over dinner and network about life after college. UMass Amherst alumni host current students at their dinner table on campus to share personal and professional experiences and stories. Each student may select the alumnus/a they would like to dine with in an informal setting. Join us for a night of networking and fun. It's more than just a meal – it's a part of the student experience!  Business professional attire is recommended. Advance registration is required, as seating is limited. TO REGISTER, call the Student Alumni Association (SAA) at 800.456.8627 or 413.545.2317. Memorial Hall.
Alumni hosts include (with additional hosts coming soon):
- Mr. Boutilier '01, Computer Science; Vice President and Production Manager with Anzovin Studio in Northampton, MA
- Jonathan Fortescue '89, English, Linguistics and German; Managing Director with J. Robert Scott Executive Search in Boston, MA
- Denise Gaudet '77, Economics; Assistant General Counsel with Sovereign Bank in Boston, MA
- James O. Pearson '78, Mechanical Engineering; President of J.O.P. Consulting in Holliston, MA

Friday, April 9, 1:00pm.  Getting the Most out of your Public Health Practicum.  Listen to presentations from current graduate students and Career Planning on how Public Health graduate students can get the most out their upcoming practicums.  Arnold House, Room 321.
Presentations of Practicums by Current Students:
• Alexander Nits, Epidemiology, “Assessment and Surveillance of Health Problems in Hampshire and Franklin Counties”
• George Kamukala, Community Health Education, "Is drinking water from the tap safe? A close look at the West Springfield Water Department”
Planning for Your Practicum:
• Mary Ellen Liseno, Assistant Director for Career Planning, “Getting the Most out of your Public Health Practicum”

Friday, April 9, 2:00pm.  Public Health Sciences Information Session with the Associate Dean Dan Gerber.  Incoming SPHHS students are invited to come and chat with the Associate Dean.  412 Arnold House.

Friday, April 9, 3:00pm.  Public Health Sciences: Group Advising Session.  If you are interested in declaring or switching to the Public Health Sciences major, or if you have recently joined the major, you should attend one of these information sessions to learn about opportunities, courses, sequencing courses, and the field in general.  412 Arnold House.

Friday, April 9, 3:00 pm.  Find a Public Health Internship or Volunteer Opportunity.  This workshop will introduce students to strategies for finding public health summer internships or volunteer opportunities in order to enhance academic learning and classroom experiences on campus.  321 Arnold.

Curious About Computer Science?

First Friday Event and Advising...

When: Friday April 2, 2010 from 3:30 pm

Where: Room 151 of the Computer Science Research Bldg.









All Computer Science Majors and Minors and all students interested in Computer Science are cordially invited.

Find out more about the Computer Science academic program here.

SPIRE Shopping Cart--

Having trouble navigating the new shopping cart system in SPIRE?

Do you find yourself in a fog of confusion? 

Do not fret, navigating the new cart system is easy if you remember a few helpful tips! :

1.) Your cart shows classes that you have selected, but not yet enrolled in for the term.

2.) Link to your shopping cart through the link below your current enrollment on your SPIRE home page, or through the left menu under Enrollment > ADD Classes. 

3.) Once in your cart view, you can add classes by clicking the green search  button under the heading Add to Cart:, Remember (Adding courses to your cart does not mean you are enrolled in them, it is merely a holding place until you actually enroll). 

4.) Once you have the courses you want in your cart, you can begin to add them to your schedule. First, select the courses you want to enroll in by clicking the little box next to each course you want to add (make sure your courses don't overlap time wise or you will get an error msg). Second, once you have the course boxes selected, click the little green enroll button below the list of courses in your cart queue. Finally this will bring you to a screen that asks you to Finish Enrolling, click this green box and wait to see if you get a green check mark (which means you have successfully enrolled in the cart) or a red X (which means there was some sort of error enrolling and a short msg detailing why). 

5.) If you keep getting an error msg when trying to enroll in a course that you believe you are eligible to enroll in, try contacting the department where the class is being offered, otherwise contact your academic advisor in your appropriate dept. or you can try seeking help from the Academic Advising Link.

6) Remember to maintain your shopping cart AFTER you've enrolled! Go here for a quick demo!

You will be an expert shopper in no time! 

   

Five-College Pre-Registration has begun!!!

Did you know as a UMass student you are eligible to take courses at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges for UMass credit?

Don't miss your chance to take advantage of this opportunity!  The Five College Interchange pre-registration period ends April 16th.  This pre-registration period is the same for ALL students, regardless of class year, and is separate from your Spire Enrollment Appointment!  As long as you're going to be at least a second semester freshman in good academic standing you can submit a Five College Enrollment Request now.  If you miss this date, you'll have to wait until Add/Drop in the Fall! 

Think you're interested?  Browse the five college course catalog to check out course offerings.  The registration procedure for five college courses is very different from your regular UMass enrollment process, so once you find the course(s) you want, make sure to read through these DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS carefully.