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ADVISING 101 Ramona Williams, Director, Undergraduate Advisement Rebecca Brewster, Professional Advisor, Nursing

Advisement Process Student applies for admission/financial aid Transcripts are evaluated and student is admitted Student chooses orientation session Advisors receive list of admitted students prior to orientation Local students contacted for pre-advisement Students attend orientation and advisement sessions Student registers for classes Complete confirmation process

Advising Opportunities Planning is the key to transfer students’ success The earlier the student decides to continue their education, the better the transition Knowledge of articulation agreements by staff and faculty advisors is important Websites indicating course equivalencies and list of advisors by major can assist your faculty, staff and students www.etsu.edu/admissions/transfer/course_equivalencies.asp www.etsu.edu/advismnt/ Select the “For Students” Button Select “Advisor List” in #5

Intensive Requirements Transfer students who have not earned an associate degree with < 60 hours earned Writing – Must complete four courses.  At least two must be in the major, and two at 3000-4000 levels. Oral – Must complete two courses.  One must be in the major. Using Information Technology – must complete one course in the major.

Intensive Requirements Continued Transfer students with associate degree or > 60 hours earned upon entering ETSU Writing – Two courses Oral – One course Using Information Technology – One Course

Student Services and Resources ARC – Cooperative Education & Internship Services, CAPS, NEXUS Inside Track Peer Career Center Counseling Center Math Lab Writing and Communication Center Student Life and Leadership Student Support Services Disability Services Financial Aid

Websites Need Help? www.etsu.edu/help.asp Links to useful websites for over 80 topics Phone & email for many ETSU offices Advisement Resources Center (ARC) Culp Center, 2nd Floor phone: 423-439-8650 Help or referrals for any problem