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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:
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:
For more information contact the Office of Graduate Admissions & Student Services at 716.645.2110 or www.gse.buffalo.edu.
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.
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:
For more information regarding resigning visit:
http://src.buffalo.edu/register/resigncourse.shtml.
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.
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!
As Spring 2010 Registration will soon be underway, be sure that you have:
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!
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
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!