Finals Grades are being posted. As you review your Spring and cumulative grades it might be time to evaluate whether you are on the correct academic path, in particular if your prerequisite grades do not meet departmental requirements.
The Office of Careers Services offers a free program called MyPlan. Listed below is a description of the program.
MyPlan Computerized Guidance Program (Free)
- Helps you learn more about how your interests, values, and abilities fit into the world of work and relate to specific occupations.
- Provides detailed information on occupations, educational opportunities, and industries.
- A counseling session is highly recommended to help you maximize the use of your results.
- Get started! MyPlan is a free tool that you can begin accessing on your own by viewing the MyPlan Login Instructions.
MyPlan Login Instructions: PDF (113KB) | Word (108KB)
Local industry and teachers have teamed up to host a conference that promotes careers in web design, software development and other computer science fields.
Dubbed the Buffalo I/O conference, the event is free and open to the public. It will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at 101 Davis Hall on the University at Buffalo’s North Campus. To learn more, visit http://www.buffaloio.com.
Sponsored by InfoTech Niagara, the Western New York Computer Science Teachers Association and UB’s Computer Science and Engineering Department, the conference is modeled after a similar event held in Boston, Mass. Geared toward high school and college students, the Buffalo conference will feature 10- to 15-minute lectures from industry leaders, informal networking opportunities and free refreshments.
While not known as a high-tech business hub, Western New York has a small yet vibrant technology community that is looking to grow, said Carl Alphonce, a teaching associate professor in UB’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
He added that computer science job openings are outpacing the number of graduates. For example, the National Center for Women and Information Technology projects that industry will add 144,500 computing jobs each year until 2018. With institutes of higher learning expected to produce less than 90,000 computer science and computer engineering graduates annually, there could be a yearly gap of more than 50,000 jobs, according to the center.
To meet the demand, Alphonce and others are encouraging talented and creative students to consider studying computer science. They can expect to earn salaries anywhere from $46,000 to more than $100,000, according to 2010 statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor.
INFOBOX
What: Computer science conference
Where: 101 Davis Hall (UB’s North Campus)
When: 6-9 p.m. on May 3
Who: Open to the public, free
Why: Computer science is a growing and, potentially, lucrative career path
Instructors will soon be posting final grades for Spring 2012 classes. You can see your Spring 2012 grades by clicking the View My Grades link in your HUB Student Center. If you have questions about grading and grading policies refer to UB Undergraduate Grading policies.
If you see either an “I grade” (Incomplete) or a “J grade” (Reporting Error) next to any of your courses, contact your instructor immediately. If you do not get a prompt response contact the respective academic department.
How did you fare in your pre-requisite courses? If you results did not meet acceptance criteria levels for your intended major, you should contact an academic advisor as soon as possible to discuss plans/options. Link to Undergraduate Advising Directory.
Dear Student,
We noticed that you have not yet registered for classes for the fall 2012 term, and we would like to offer some assistance. Here are some important reminders and suggestions:
1. If you need academic assistance, including course selection advisement, contact your academic advisor<http://advising.buffalo.edu/directory/index.php> right away to review your options and devise a plan. If you cannot return for the upcoming term, your advisor can help you determine if a Leave of Absence is a viable option for you.
2. You can register for classes through your HUB Student Center (via MyUB). Go to HUB Information for Students<http://www.buffalo.edu/hub> to learn more and get help using HUB.
3. If you have a hold preventing class registration, log into MyUB<http://myub.buffalo.edu/> and then click through to the HUB Student Center to learn how to have it removed. View this step-by-step guide<http://www.buffalo.edu/hub/pdfs/viewHolds.pdf> for detailed instructions.
4. Drop/Add deadlines are within the first week of classes. We strongly recommend that you review these drop/add deadline dates<http://registrar.buffalo.edu/registration/howtoregister/dropadd-fall.php>.
5. If you have classes in your HUB Student Center shopping cart, be sure that you complete your registration. You need to click the “Enroll” button on your shopping cart page, and then “Finish Enrolling” when you have confirmed your classes. Once enrolled, your classes will display in My Class Schedule. View this step-by-step guide<http://www.buffalo.edu/hub/pdfs/enroll.pdf> for detailed instructions.
6. Late fees will be charged to continuing students who are not registered by 11:59 PM, Sunday, July 22, 2012. In order to avoid this fee, you need to register for at least one credit hour on or before Sunday, July 22, 2012.
We look forward to hearing from you very soon and ask that you please take a few moments to complete this brief online Registration Survey<https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/8727g47a9d> regarding your experience at UB and your future academic plans.
If you have questions or concerns about this email, please contact your academic advisor<http://advising.buffalo.edu/directory/index.php> or the Student Response Center at 716-645-2450 or src@buffalo.edu<mailto:src@buffalo.edu>.
Sincerely,
Office of the University Registrar
Are you taking your first on-line course this summer or fall? If so, you already know that it will be different compared to a class that you physically attend. On-line classes at UB are viewed via UB Learns. Taking an on-line course requires some additional discipline. Listed below are some articles that provide tips for success in the on-line classroom.
Tips for taking on-line classes, Texas A& M
Online Learning Strategies for Success, Medical College of Wisconsin
Tips for taking On-line Courses, SUNY Canton
The last day to Resign from a 15-week Spring 2012 class is Friday, March 30, 2012. Refer to Registrar – Resigning a Course page.
International students. If you are an international student and the course(s) you want to resign will bring you below 12.0 credit hours, you must first speak with staff at International Student & Scholar Services, 210 Talbert Hall, 716-645-2258. ISSS staff will provide you with a form which must be reviewed and signed by your academic advisor. This must be completed by 4:30 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012.
Financial Aid. If you receive financial aid and the course(s) you want to resign will bring you below 12.0 credit hours, you must speak with a financial aid advisor to determine how this action might impact your Financial Aid Eligibility. To speak with your assigned financial aid advisor call 716-645-6013.
You can find your specific Enrollment Appointment Date and Time for Summer 2012, and Fall 2012 via your HUB Student Center. You can also start adding courses to your Shopping Cart.
If you are a first semester freshman you may be required to attend an advising session prior to registration. If you do not schedule an advising meeting, a Hold may be placed on your HUB Student Center. this will prevent you from registering for classes. Refer to the Undergraduate Advising Directory to find your Advising Office.
Instructors have been submitting Spring 2012 Mid-Semester Evaluations. You can view your Mid-Semester Evaluations from the My Grades tab in your HUB Student Center.
If you received an evaluation of U (Unsatisfactory) please discuss with your instructor. If you are considering whether to Resign the course, discuss with Financial Aid Advisor and or your Academic Advisor. If you are an international student, you will want to speak with an advisor from International Student & Scholar Services, 210 Talbert Hall.
The last day to resign from a Spring 2012 (15-week) course is Friday, March 30, 2012.
Fall 2012 Classes Registration
You can now start adding courses to your Fall 2012 Shopping Cart via your HUB Student Center.
By March 20, 2012 you should be able to view in your HUB Student Center the specific Time and Date upon which you can begin to actually register for Fall 2012 classes.
Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor if you have questions about course selection. Link to UB Undergraduate Advising Directory.
As we approach the seventh week of your first term at UB, it is important that you take the time to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Refer to the Undergraduate Advising Directory to find your Advising Center. Be aware that some Advising Centers have Mandatory Advising sessions. If you do not schedule a meeting with an advisor, that Advising Center may place a Hold on your Student Center. Until a Hold is cleared you will not be able to register.
Enrollment dates for Summer 2012 classes. Via your HUB Student Center you should be able to view the date upon which you can begin enrolling for UB Summer 2012 classes in the Enrollment Dates section. Click the Enrollment Dates Details link to find the specific time that you can begin to register for Summer 2012 classes.
Next week you should be should be able to view the date and time that you can begin enrolling for UB Fall 2012 classes in the Enrollment Dates section of your HUB Student Center. Click the Enrollment Dates Details link to the specific time that you can begin to register for Fall classes.
While you are looking at your HUB Student Center make sure that you check the Holds box to ensure that you have no Holds. A Hold will prevent you from registering for classes. If a Hold has been applied to your HUB, click the link for that Hold. This will then bring you to another page which will provide a contact office by which you can begin to resolve the Hold.
