UB Undergraduate Advising

Check out our Majors & Careers Night 2009 Video!

Posted November 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

Attend this Upcoming Choosing a Major Workshop!

Posted November 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

• Are you feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major?

• Do you want to learn common myths and realities that often shape students’ decisions when choosing a major?

• Do you think that once you choose a major you’re locked into a specific career for life?

• Are you looking to gain valuable tips on navigating the choosing a major process and the information you need to make good choices regarding majors, minors, and other academic opportunities at UB?

If so, then be sure you attend . . .
“MAJOR” Decisions: Choosing an Academic Program that’s Right for You
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: 145C Student Union

Remember: If you are feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major, you are not alone!  Attend this valuable workshop and use the following additional resources to help you:

• Career Services - www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu

• Changing Your Major Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu/yourmajor/changing.php

• Choosing a Major Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu/yourmajor/choosing

• Student Advising Services (SAS) - sas.buffalo.edu

• Undergraduate Advising Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu

• Undergraduate Catalog - undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu

Attend the Graduate School of Education Open House!

Posted November 4, 2009 in Uncategorized

Don’t miss the Graduate School of Education (GSE) Open House!

GSE Open House
Date: Friday, November 5th , 2009
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Student Union Lobby, North Campus

Meet with faculty and staff to discuss Graduate Programs offered by:

• Counseling, School and Educational Psychology
• Educational Leadership and Policy
• Learning and Instruction
• Library and Information Studies
• Teacher Education Institute

For more information contact the Office of Graduate Admissions & Student Services at 716.645.2110 or www.gse.buffalo.edu.

Do You Know Your Midsemeter Grades?

Posted November 3, 2009 in Uncategorized

As we reach the mid-point of the fall semester, NOW is the time to talk with your instructors about your progress in their courses.

If you are a first semester student, your instructors have reported whether you are progressing Satisfactorily (S) or Unsatisfactorily (U) in your classes and an e-mail message has been generated to your UB e-mail account.

While mid-semester evaluations are not grades, nor do they predict your final grades, if you receive an Unsatisfactory (U), it does mean that there may be concerns about your:

Attendance;
Inadequate preparation for class;
Poor study skills;
Adjustment issues;
Or poor performance on tests.

If you receive an Unsatisfactory (U) evaluation or if you have concerns with your current courses, you should do the following at once:

1. Make an appointment with the instructor or visit the instructor during posted office hours to discuss the course and to obtain additional help.

2. Make an appointment with an Academic Advisor. Your Advisor can help you develop strategies to improve your performance.

3. Consult the information about Mid-Semester Review and learn about other success strategies and resources available to you.

If you are considering resigning (R) from a course after speaking with your instructor, make sure that you understand the consequences of course resignation. Changes in your course load may impact your: (1) financial aid; (2) medical insurance eligibility; (3) sequence of required courses; or (4) time to graduation. Prior to resigning, you should speak with an Academic Advisor and Financial Aid.

The last day to resign a course(s) this fall semester is Friday, November 13, 2009 by 11 pm via MyUB or BIRD.

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Do You Identify with these Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty?*
1) Are you falling behind on assignments?
2) Have you missed several classes recently?
3) Do you feel lost or confused?
4) Are you relying heavily on a friend for help in completing assignments?
5) Do you feel restless and listless, as if something is wrong but you’re not sure what it is?
6) Do you feel constantly tired or spend a lot of time sleeping?

*Source: Adapted from McWhorter, Kathleen T. (2000). Study and critical thinking skills in college. New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.

If You Are Experiencing Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty:

Remember that you are not alone but be sure you utilize these important additional resources to assist you.

• Academic Departments

• Academic Success Centers

• College of Arts and Sciences

• Counseling Services

• The Learning Center

• Student Advising Services’ Student Success Workshops Program

• Life and Learning Workshops Program

LAST DAY to RESIGN for Fall is Friday, 11/13/09 by 11 pm!

Posted November 2, 2009 in Uncategorized

Be reminded that the LAST DAY to RESIGN (R) a fall semester course(s) is Friday, November 13, 2009 by 11 pm using MyUB or BIRD!

If you are considering resigning (R) from a course(s) please be sure that you have:

• Spoken with an Academic Advisor and understood the implications of an R grade, including frequency, pattern of R grades, completion of credits, and time to graduation.

• Checked your Financial Aid and learned how changes in course load could impact your aid. Contact the Student Response Center (SRC) in 232 Capen Hall or call (716) 645-2450. Or speak with a Financial Aid Advisor in Student Advising Services (SAS) in 109 Norton or call (716) 645-6013.

• Verified your Medical Insurance eligibility based on changes in course load. If you have UB’s Student Medical Insurance visit 223 Student Union or call (716) 645-3036.  If you hold outside medical insurance coverage contact your provider for more information.

• Notified International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) if you are an international student. Contact ISSS in 210 Talbert Hall or call (716) 645-2258.

• Confirmed that you are registered for at least ONE course to reside in the University Residence Halls and Apartments (URH&A). For more information contact URH&A in 106 Spaulding Quaud or call (716) 645-2171.

• Verified that you have no Checkstop(s) which may prevent all registration activity. For a list of applicable checkstops visit: http://src.buffalo.edu/register/checkstops.shtml.

For more information regarding resigning visit:
http://src.buffalo.edu/register/resigncourse.shtml.

Mark These Important End of Semester Dates

Posted October 30, 2009 in Uncategorized

As the end of the Fall 2009 semester is quickly approaching, be sure that you mark these important upcoming dates in your academic planner!

Friday, November 13, 2009- Last day (by 11 p.m.) to “resign” a Fall 2009 course with a grade of “R”

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - Fall recess begins. No classes.

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving holiday. UB closed. BIRD and on-line services not available.

Friday, November 27, 2009 - Fall recess. No classes.

Monday, November 30, 2009 - Fall classes resume.

Friday, December 11, 2009 - Last day of Fall 2009 classes.

Monday, December 14-Monday, December 21, 2009 - Final Exams week. Be sure that you log on to MyUB to view your Final Exam Schedule and consult with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - Winter Recess Begins. Make note that Spring 2010 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2010.

Friday, December 25, 2009 - Christmas holiday. UB closed. BIRD and on-line services not available.

**Be sure you learn more about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information.

Are You Planning Ahead for your Fall Final Exams?

Posted October 29, 2009 in Uncategorized

Fall 2009 FINAL EXAMS are just around the corner. Are you prepared? Be sure that you have consulted the Final Exam Schedule and you have spoken with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams.

HAVE A FINAL EXAM CONFLICT?

According to UB’s Student Response Center, if you observe that you are scheduled for TWO exams during the same examination period or you have THREE exams scheduled on one day, then you have an “EXAM CONFLICT .”

Contact the instructors of the courses and explain the conflict in exams. Usually, one instructor will be able to schedule an alternate time for you to take his/her exam. If you are unable to arrange the re-scheduling of your examination with faculty, then contact the appropriate Dean’s Office for assistance.

If your final exam is assigned to more than one classroom, contact the instructor during the last week of classes to determine to which room you are to report for the exam.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS!

Don’t Miss your Spring 2010 Registration Window

Posted October 26, 2009 in Uncategorized

As Spring 2010 Registration will soon be underway, be sure that you have:

• Checked when your Spring Registration Window opens and you are eligible to register for classes. NOTE: Your registration window is determined by the number of credit hours you have COMPLETED prior to your currently enrolled semester.

• Logged on to MyUB and verified that you do not have any checkstops on your account. Checkstops will prevent you from being able to register for the upcoming spring semester!

• Learned how to register. Be familiar with registering using MyUB and the BIRD touch-tone telephone system.

Met with your Academic Advisor. NOW is the time to be seeing your Academic Advisor to help you select classes for the upcoming semester. Schedule your appointment today!

Attend this Upcoming Choosing a Major Workshop!

Posted October 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

• Are you feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major?

• Do you want to learn common myths and realities that often shape students’ decisions when choosing a major?

• Do you think that once you choose a major you’re locked into a specific career for life?

• Do you want to gain valuable tips on navigating the choosing a major process and discover information you need to make good choices regarding majors, minors, and other academic opportunities at UB?

If so, then this workshop is for you!

“MAJOR” Decisions: Choosing an Academic Program that’s Right for You
Date: Thursday , October 8, 2009
Time: 4-5 pm
Location: 145C Student Union

Remember: If you are feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major, you are not alone!

Come to this valuable workshop and use the following additional resources to help you:

Career Services - www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu

Changing Your Major Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu/yourmajor/changing.php

Choosing a Major Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu/yourmajor/choosing

Student Advising Services (SAS) - sas.buffalo.edu

Undergraduate Advising Web Site - advising.buffalo.edu

Undergraduate Catalog - undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu

Have you scheduled your Mandatory Advising Appointment?

Posted October 2, 2009 in Uncategorized

ALL STUDENTS should make an appointment with an Academic Advisor at least once a semester for course selection assistance as well as other academic strategies for success.

*NOTE: If you are a FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN, avoid an Advising (A) checkstop! Schedule your MANDATORY APPOINTMENT WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR as soon as possible before registering for Spring 2010 classes!

**If you are a first semester freshman who particularly came to UB undecided about a major, then be sure that you have attended your MANDATORY ADVISING APPOINTMENT with STUDENT ADVISING SERVICES by no later than Friday, November 6, 2009. Call us today at 645-6013 or stop by 109 Norton Hall to arrange your appointment!