Advising Reminders

FIRST YEAR

• Has filled out the necessary paperwork for a four-year graduation program if desired.  Paper work is on file. (Applicable programs only)
• Is aware of any high school core deficiency courses to be complete within first year of enrollment or by 30 hours – whichever comes first. (if relevant)  
• Is aware of any development courses needed.
• Is aware of and/or have completed the communications, critical thinking and Mathematic blocks of General Education Core by 45 hrs.
• Is aware of and/or has completed the science blocks of the General Education Core by 60 hrs if required by major.
• Understands that student may only have a maximum of 18 concurrent credit hours during an academic semester (Fall/Spring).  14 during summer
• Is aware of important dates within the semester.
• Is aware of academic support options.
• Is aware that a minimum of a 2.0 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
• Is aware of the number of enrollment hours necessary to maintain current level of financial aid, scholarship or other. Refer to Financial Aid Office if needed.  972-2310.
• Is aware of both the advisee and advisor role in advising sessions.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Is aware of the CAAP exams administered to assess the General Education Core and subsequent enhancement courses (see next).
• Is aware of the 3 to 6 hours of enhancement courses to be determined by my score on the CAAP exam.
• Was provided with a check sheet for the major, along with an explanation of the requirements.
• Is aware of ASU GPA requirements for graduation.  Knows college or major GPA requirements if different than ASU.
• Is aware of upper-level credit hour requirements for major.

JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR

• Is aware of job and post-Bacheloreate degree options.
• Is aware of internship, research, study abroad requirements and/or possibilities if relevant to degree.

• Transfer work has been accepted and evaluated for credit.
• Has reviewed checklist for preparation for graduation (Has completed general education, college core, emphasis area, major and/or minor hours with the necessary GPA).
• Has filled out all necessary graduation paper work.

This is a general guide. Please follow up with departmental policies or guidelines.