Advising & Registration

Advising & Registration

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Overview

From today's lesson, you will be able to...

• Correctly select and justify the advising platforms needed to schedule an appointment with your advisor, create a course plan, and register for courses.
• Explain and analyze the different components of Degree Works.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each advising technology tool and relate it to your personal academic journey.

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How do I take ownership of my academic journey at UNCG?

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Think on this...

• First, focus on your long-term goals: What are they? Who do you want to be at graduation, in 5 years, in 10 years?
• Approach selecting classes with INTENT: Which classes will develop you in the ways in which you want to grow?
• Think of your coursework as the base of the structure for why you are in college...you should be active beyond your courses but those activities should build upon your work, developing you in the way you wish to grow.
• This leads us to the question, "How do you register for courses at UNCG?" Let's look at the different advising journeys to help.

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Starfish

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Emilia's Advising Journey

Scenario 01

Emilia is in her first semester of college at UNCG. So far, she is enjoying her classes, adjusting to college life, and trying to balance everything. Around mid-semester, she starts to see flyers around campus about Spring registration. Emilia is confused and doesn't know where to start. Eventually, she sees the QR code to schedule an appointment with her advisor.

Starfish tutorial video would be inserted here.

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Degree Works

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Damien's Advising Journey

Scenario 02

Damien is a first- year student in the Kinesiology department. He wants to plan ahead and think of Kinesiology classes to take in the future. What advising technology app should he use?

Degree Works tutorial video would be inserted here.

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QUIZ

TRIVIA

DEGREE WORKS EDITION

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QUESTION 1/4

Question 1/4

Explanation

Degree Works can help you see how many courses and credit hours that you need to graduate.

QUESTION 2/4

QUESTION 2/4

Explanation

The green check mark indicates that you have successfully completed a course. Always refer to the legend at the bottom of Degree Works.

Question 3/4

QUESTION 3/4

Explanation

The "What If" tool doesn't officially change your major. That is a separate form. The tool only shows you what your degree progression would look like if you changed your major.

QUESTION 4/4

QUESTION 4/4

Explanation

The in progress section shows you what classes that you are currently taking. It can be found towards the end of your Degree Works.

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Congratulations! You're on your way to being an advising tech pro.

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Emilia's Advising Journey

Scenario 03

Now that Emilia has scheduled an appointment with her advisor through Starfish, she can prepare for registration. She has a busy schedule for next semester and needs a tool that will smartly plan around her obligations.

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Damien's Advising Journey

Scenario 04

Damien is continuing to plan his next semester and wants to know what classes to take, build his schedule, and receive his advising code. How does he use all advising technology platforms to do so?

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Degree Works

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Starfish

To see your degree requirements and academic progression.

To register for your classes!

To make an appointment with your advisor.

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Happy Pre-Registration!

Need more assistance? Email the HHS advising team at askhhs@uncg.edu

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