Advising

Help a First-Year! Be an NSO Peer Advisor! App deadline 4/5/12

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The Deans’ Office is looking for talented and motivated students to become SARN Peer Advisors for New Student Orientation (NSO), 2012. NSO Peer Advisors are juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores, who work throughout orientation to support Wesleyan’s faculty advising program, and enhance student access to academic resources through the Student Academic Resource Network (SARN).  A job description and application are found on-line at http://peeradvisor.blogs.wesleyan.edu.

Applications, which require a faculty reference form, are due Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Questions should be directed to the Associate Dean for Student Academic Resources, Sarah E. Lazare (x2332, slazare@wesleyan.edu).

Thinking About A Thesis? 12/1, 4:15 p.m.

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                                               “THINKING ABOUT A THESIS” WORKSHOP 

with Professors Pinch (HIST), Pfister (ENGL/AMST) and Sultan (BIOL) 

and Honors Coordinator Susan Krajewski

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1     4:15 P. M. 

                                           ALLBRITTON 103

“Now That You’ve Declared” Dinner: ECON & Life post-Wes — Nov. 30, 6 p.m.

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You are cordially invited to a

“Now That You’ve Declared” Dinner 

for any junior interested in ECON-type subjects 

with Professors Richie Adelstein and Damien Sheehan-Connor 

and CRC Associate Director Persephone Hall

Wednesday, November 30     6-7 p.m.

Limited to 20 juniors 

R.S.V.P. to Susan Kulesza at skulesza@wesleyan.edu by Tues., Nov. 29

Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life and the Deans’ Office

 

 

Be Sure to Pre-register for Spring 2012!

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2013’ers–You all know what to do…!  Meet with your advisor NOW!! 

PRE-REGISTRATION [picking & approving of course plan] = Now through Monday, November 14 at 5pm

SCHEDULING [the computer system scheduling your courses is based on class standing, major preference, seat availability, the number of times you have previously requested the course and, when appropriate, whether you have met the prerequisites or have the permission of the instructor] = Tuesday, November 15

**Probably by Tuesday evening you’ll be able to see what courses you were scheduled for by the computer**

ADJUSTMENT [going through wesmaps and adding courses with seats still still available] = Staggered start times depending on how many courses you got. Those with 0-1 courses go at 8am on Wednesday, November 16 (you will receive an email indicating what time your adjustment starts)

DROP/ADD? Start of next semester!

Spring 2012 Pre-registration Instructions

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Juniors:  Make sure that you meet with your major advisor to review major requirements and plan your course of study in conjunction with your Major Certification Form.  As always, check your credit analysis for oversubscription in a department or other category as well as for your progress on other graduation requirements.  –Dean Brown
 
The below outlines what you need to do, helpful resources, and important deadlines for Spring 2012 pre-registration. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the details of the pre-registration system to ensure satisfaction with your schedule.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  –Paul H. Turenne, Associate Registrar, 860-685-2352
 
TIMELINE
Planning:  8:30am Tues., Nov. 1 thru 5pm Mon., Nov. 14
 
Scheduling:  Tues., Nov. 15
 
Adjustment:  8am Wed., Nov. 16 thru 5pm Tues., Nov. 22  (Your start time will be listed in your portfolio.)
 
RESOURCES
Help Line – x3222 from 8:30am to 5pm, Mon.-Fri.

Letter – https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/departments/Reg/Pre-Registration/Public/preregstudentletter.pdf

FAQs – http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/registration/pre_registration_students_faq.html

Manual – https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/departments/Reg/Pre-Registration/Public/preregmanual.pdf

TASKS
Between 8:30am on Tues., Nov. 1 and 5pm on Mon., Nov. 14 you MUST:1) Create a course plan, including ranked course selections via EP>Student>Course Registration>Pre-Registration. 

2) Electronically submit Permission of Instructor and Prerequisite Override requests to the instructors through your portfolio.

3) confirm your Fall 2011 schedule in EP>Student>Wesleyan Career>Current Classes & Schedule before 5pm on Mon., Nov. 14 in order to be build a pre-reg plan. (Not applicable to students returning from leave or abroad.)

4) meet with your faculty advisor to finalize your course plan before 5pm on Mon., Nov. 14. (Students returning from leave or abroad also need advisor finalization, but a meeting is not required.)

NOTES
1) Adding a course to your plan does not guarantee you a seat in the course.

2) If you are scheduled into your top ranked class, the system will proceed down list A. If you do not get your first choice, the system will proceed down list B. You should list courses in both columns, and there should be some overlap between the A and B columns.
 
3) On Tues., Nov. 15, the pre-registration system will run a scheduling program enrolling students into courses. The system will look at: rank, class year/major, number of previous requests, number of courses already scheduled, completed pre-requisites, permission of instructor status, and, all things equal, a random number.

4) Later that day, in your portfolio, you will be able to preview your preliminary schedule and ascertain what time you may begin adjustment. Based on the number of scheduled full credit courses (those with fewer enrolled credits go first), you may participate beginning as early as 8am Wed., Nov. 16. Adjustment will close at 5pm on Tues., Nov. 22.

Major Certification Form Training Session — Wed., 10/12 at 4-5 p.m.

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Start Tracking Fulfillment of  Your Major!!

You can access the new Major Certification Form link in the Wesleyan Career bucket in your portfolio.  When you click on the link you will be brought to a landing page where all of your majors are listed.  If your particular major has multiple tracks or concentrations, you will see a separate link for each.  Since departments/programs do not currently require you to officially identify which track or concentration you are pursuing, you can navigate between them and see how each is progressing.

This tool is designed to directly interface with your individual academic history which means that if you have taken a course that has been pre-identified by your major as satisfying a requirement, that course will automatically pre-populate on the form and a check box will appear next to the course.  If you wish to use that particular course to satisfy a requirement, you simply need to check the box, click submit, and the course will be applied.

There is also an “override” feature that allows you to propose a course outside of the pre-approved course list.  You can either choose a course already posted to your academic record from a drop-down menu, or type in free-form text explaining what you would like to offer for consideration.  Once you submit an override request, your advisor will be prompted to take an action similar to those currently being used in drop/add.  Your advisor will be able to “approve,” “disapprove,” or click “see me” in response to your individual request.

There are also “planning text” links built into the form to accommodate departments/programs that require their students to project out and inform their advisor of how they intend to fulfill the major.  Once submitted, the planning text boxes become part of the online form until you choose to update or delete them.

We envision the electronic Major Certification Form to be a useful planning tool when registering for courses.  Each requirement displayed on the form contains a hyperlink to a complete list of courses that have been pre-approved to satisfy that requirement.

You can begin working with this electronic form from the moment you are accepted into a major.  Please consult with your individual department/program for any form-related deadlines.  Seniors will be required to submit their final version of the form at the end of Drop/Add in their final semester of their senior year for degree certification.  Your department/program will use this form to certify that you have completed the requirements for the major, whereas a committee will certify that you have completed all university requirements.

We will be offering training on the Major Certification Form to juniors and seniors on the following dates:  

  • Wednesday, October 12 from 4:15-5:00pm in SHAN107
  • Monday, October 17 from 12:00-1:00pm in SHAN107

We have posted documentation and FAQs on the registrar’s website http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/general_information/major_certification.html.  If you have any questions regarding this new application, please contact Susan Krajewski at x2738 or skrajewski@wesleyan.edu.

New Electronic Major Certification Form Now Available

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The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new electronic Major Certification Form.  This online form replaces the old paper Senior Concentration form. The only students still required to use the paper form are University majors and December Completions in the Class of 2012.  The link to the new online form is in your portfolio.

You can access the Major Certification Form link in the Wesleyan Career bucket in your portfolio.  When you click on the link you will be brought to a landing page where all of your majors are listed.  If your particular major has multiple tracks or concentrations, you will see a separate link for each.  Since departments/programs do not currently require you to officially identify which track or concentration you are pursuing, you can navigate between them and see how each is progressing.

This tool is designed to directly interface with your individual academic history which means that if you have taken a course that has been pre-identified by your major as satisfying a requirement, that course will automatically pre-populate on the form and a check box will appear next to the course.  If you wish to use that particular course to satisfy a requirement, you simply need to check the box, click submit, and the course will be applied.

There is also an “override” feature that allows you to propose a course outside of the pre-approved course list.  You can either choose a course already posted to your academic record from a drop-down menu, or type in free-form text explaining what you would like to offer for consideration.  Once you submit an override request, your advisor will be prompted to take an action similar to those currently being used in drop/add.  Your advisor will be able to “approve,” “disapprove,” or click “see me” in response to your individual request.

There are also “planning text” links built into the form to accommodate departments/programs that require their students to project out and inform their advisor of how they intend to fulfill the major.  Once submitted, the planning text boxes become part of the online form until you choose to update or delete them.

We envision the electronic Major Certification Form to be a useful planning tool when registering for courses.  Each requirement displayed on the form contains a hyperlink to a complete list of courses that have been pre-approved to satisfy that requirement.

You can begin working with this electronic form from the moment you are accepted into a major.  Please consult with your individual department/program for any form-related deadlines.  Seniors will be required to submit their final version of the form at the end of Drop/Add in their final semester of their senior year for degree certification.  Your department/program will use this form to certify that you have completed the requirements for the major, whereas a committee will certify that you have completed all university requirements.

We will be offering training on the Major Certification Form to juniors and seniors on the following dates:  

  • Wednesday, October 12 from 4:15-5:00pm in SHAN107
  • Monday, October 17 from 12:00-1:00pm in SHAN107

We have posted documentation and FAQs on the registrar’s website http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/general_information/major_certification.html.  If you have any questions regarding this new application, please contact Susan Krajewski at x2738 or skrajewski@wesleyan.edu.

Be a Peer Advisor! Apps due 3/28

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Be a SARN Peer Advisor!  You’ll get to:

  • Blog to new students over the summer, blog about academic resources and experiences!
  • Help new students plan their academic schedules and work with their advisors during Orientation week.
  • Act as a resource during course registration and major declaration.
  • Learn effective strategies for time management, reading retention, public speaking, test and note taking and effective communication.
  • Participate in First Year Matters programming.
  • Direct students to Wesleyan’s full range of academic resources.
  • Facilitate study skills and time management workshops.

Application deadline is March 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications and additional information are available at:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/deans/peeradvising/

A direct link to the application is here.    QUESTIONS?  Email Dean Sarah E. Lazare at slazare@wesleyan.edu.

Recommendations & Getting to Know Your Profs

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As you move into your major, make a point to get to know well at least one or two faculty in your department or program.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions in class or get clarification after class about an issue or read additional articles to discuss (articles with which your instructor may or may not be familiar), or visit office hours with questions or just to introduce yourself.  Profs often comment that they have office hours, but that sometimes few come for discussion, so take advantage of this time, whether it is to get help or find out more about a point of interest.  Be authentic in your interactions, of course, but don’t be shy about taking advantage of this opportunity to get to know these folks who have a wealth of knowledge in what your interested.  

YOUR PROFS WANT TO KNOW YOU, SO HELP THEM OUT–LET THEM KNOW YOUR INTERESTS AS YOU TALK TO THEM ABOUT THEIR COURSES & RESEARCH.  DISCOVER WHERE YOUR INTERESTS INTERSECT.  TAKE THEM OUT TO LUNCH.  ASK FOR ACADEMIC ADVICE.  That they know you will make a big difference when it is time for you to get recommendations for an internship, a job, graduate school.  They will have examples to show what a smart, good, and interesting person you are.  Moreover, they’re great people to get to know and can enrich your intellectual lives.