UB Undergraduate Advising

Need to Make Changes to Your Fall Schedule Based on Your Spring Grades?

Posted May 16, 2008 in General, Important Dates

UB Spring 2008 grades will be posted on MyUB and your transcripts on Monday, May 19, 2008. Be sure that you are checking your grades and contacting your academic advisor to make any needed adjustments to your fall semester schedule.

Keep These Suggestions in Mind:

• If you received a grade of C- or lower in the first part of a two-course sequence (such as chemistry or calculus), chances are you will not be adequately prepared to successfully continue on with the second course in the sequence. Contact an academic advisor immediately to discuss your options and to help you make any needed adjustments.

• Thinking about changing your major? Read about the Five Signs You Should Change Your Major and if it is time for you to make a switch, contact an academic advisor and use the following additional web sites to assist you: Undergraduate Catalog, Choosing a Major, Student Advising Services and Career Services.

• Are you comfortable with your amount of registered credit hours this fall? On average, students complete 15 credits a semester. To be considered a full-time student, students need to be registered for at least 12 credits a semester. A full-time student needs to ideally complete a minimum of 24 UB credit hours an academic year.

• Did you work too many hours this spring? If you plan to work during the fall semester, organize your job to work for you! It is recommended that students limit themselves to no more than 15 hours of work per week as a full-time student in order to ensure that needed time is not being taken away from studying.

• Have other questions or concerns? Remember that academic advisors are available throughout the summer months to assist you, so contact an advisor TODAY!

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