Transcript Advising - Tennessee State University

ADVISING
WHEN TO SEE YOUR ADVISOR
 At least once per semester for course selection
 Early November for Spring; Early April for Summer and
Fall
 A second visit each semester to check in on
progress
 As needed for
 Career decision making and guidance
 Considering withdrawing from class
 Wanting to take classes at another institution
 Academic difficulties
 Personal difficulties
 Information about university policies or resources
PREPARING TO SEE YOUR ADVISOR
 Think about what your goals are for the meeting.
 Bring a list of questions you may have - advisors don’t mind.
 If you have any AP/dual enrollment/transfer credit - remind
your advisor. Bring copies of transcripts.
 Read the sections in the catalog about your major (catalog is
available on-line). The more informed you are, the better your
advisor will be able to assist you.
 Be honest in letting your advisor know how things are
progressing. Advisors can only assist you if they know what
issues you may be facing.
COURSE SELECTION
 Must see advisor first
 Select classes in consultation with advisor
 Advisor checks to see that
 You have met prerequisites
 Course is needed or recommended for your major
 Advisor removes Success Center/Advising hold
 Student registers for classes using MyTSU
 Print out schedule
 Take care of financial obligations
 Confirm attendance
First year priorities
Orientation
UNIV 1000- Ser vice to
leadership.
Required for all students
transferring in with 59 or
fewer hours.
Learning Support
As needed; based on ACT
scores and diagnostic
assessment.
ENGL 1011- as
needed. ENGL 1010
and 1020 are a
priority in first year.
Must complete ENGL
1010 and 1020 with
a minimum grade of
C before taking
History.
Choose math in
consultation with
advisor. Different
majors have very
different math
requirements.
Complete first math
in first year.
Must complete ENGL
1010 and 1020 prior
to ENGL literature.
Choose Humanities in
consultation with
advisor (some majors
have particular
requirements).
Choose in
consultation with
advisor for your
major. Some of
these may have
math pre- or corequisites.
Choose in
consultation with
your advisor. Many
majors have specific
requirements.
As needed for
your major or as
advised.
WHEN REGISTERING
 Register in all courses as advised. Failure to do so may result
in your taking unnecessary classes and prolonging your time
to graduation.
 If you receive a grade of D or F in any class that you are
currently taking- you must inform your advisor as adjustments
to your schedule will need to be made.
 Please register for your class as soon as possible - advising
holds may be placed within 24 -48 hours and removing the
hold will require that you re -visit the advising center.
 Courses with section numbers 98 or R50 are on -line classes.
Additional fees may apply to R50 classes.
AFTER ADVISING
 Keep all records in folder. Don’t lose these - and bring this
folder to future advising meetings.
 Follow up with any issues you may still have (email or call is
okay too).
 Keep us informed about your success - we want to celebrate
your success as a TSU Tiger!