Happy Thanksgiving!

Next week you have the entire week off! Use that time to be productive, relax and recharge so that  you can come back on Monday, December 2nd ready to finish the semester strong. :)

Apply to be an RA, Today!

RA Application Pro-Tips:

• Applications are DUE on Friday, December 13 at 4:00 pm.
• A Career Services Workshop will be held on Tuesday, 11/19 at 8:00pm in the Towers Seminar Room. It provides a unique opportunity to get prepare yourself for the interview process!
• Join the Facebook page facebook.com/groups/RA.Selection/ for updated events, info regarding the process and to RSVP to various events held by the planning committee to prepare you for the process!
• Check out the following website for position description, timeline, and to apply!http://uni.edu/dor/admin/general-information
• There are TWO RA: Q&A Panels coming up on 12/4 and 12/5! What a cool opportunity to ask current RAs questions about their positions and their experiences.
• If you have any questions, email reslifejobs@uni.edu

Q&A with an RA: Julie Svendsen

In what building are you an RA?  Noehren Hall

Where are you from? Kristiansand, Norway

What is your major? Year? Business Management, Senior

What one thing that helped you in your transition freshman year? My RA, Abbey Roth

What is something you struggled with in your transition to college? How did you overcome it? I was so scared that college was going to be so hard that I over studied everything and got exhausted. I overcame it by realizing that it is okay to procrastinate in small amounts. I started to put away my school books when I knew that I was going to procrastinate, because then when I did study I felt more refreshed and like I had taken an actual break.

{Major Mondays: Political Communication}

Political science is the study of government and governing systems. Political communication is a combination of political science and communication. Students majoring in political communication take 36-37 credit hours which includes an internship experience. You would take a set of core politics and communication courses and then two areas of concentration for the rest. This is a great major for those interested in careers in public affairs management.

What do you do with a major in Political Communication? Some of the jobs in this area include public relations for governments and non-profit organizations, campaign management, political journalism in electronic or print media, political speech writing and advertising, survey research or public opinion consulting. You have a myriad of options to consider!

What classes would you take? You would take a combination of politics courses and communications courses. Some examples include Political Communication, Rhetoric and Civic Culture, Introduction to American Politics, Campaigns and Elections, Freedom of Speech, Civil Rights and Liberties, Modern Presidency, and much, MUCH more!

You can gather more information on their website here!

Thoughtful Thursday

At this point in the semester, homework has been piling up, you've been worried about scheduling your classes, and you are probably just ready for a break. In recognition of this, we are going to switch it up and give you some wise words from Dr. Seuss.

{Major Mondays: Earth Science}

The Department of Earth Science offers a B.A. in Earth Science, Environmental Science and Earth Science Teaching as well as minors in those areas. As an earth science student, you would have courses in five curricular areas: Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Environmental Science and Earth Science Education. You have opportunities to conduct field research, use the two on-campus observatories, use up-to-date computer forecasting models, and much more!

What do you do with a major in Earth Science (non-teaching)? Individuals that have majored in earth science work as explorers for new mineral or energy resources which is important today. You may consult on engineering or environmental problems, conduct research, work as a naturalist or be a museum curator. There are a multitude of possibilities!

What classes would you take? Astronomy, General Chemistry I, Elements of Weather, Introduction to Geology, and Earth History are some core courses. Some elective options include Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality, Volcanology, Air Quality, Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Weather Analysis and Forecasting and much more!

You can gather more information on their website here!

Ending the Semester

There is a lot going on with Registration. It's a crazy time! But the semester is nearing its end! Be sure you remember to do your homework and start working ahead on final projects. Here's a break down of the rest of the semester for you.

• 2 full weeks until Thanksgiving break (November 11-22)
• 1 week off for Thanksgiving (November 25-29)
• 2 weeks of classes after Thanksgiving until Finals (December 2-13)
• 1 week of Finals (December 16-20)

That makes for a total of 4 weeks of classes and 1 week of Finals until Winter Break. Remember to start those final projects now to save you the stress later. And stay tuned: We will have a post soon to help you figure out when your finals will be offered.

{Registration: Meet with your Assigned Advisor}

Freshmen registration is coming up from November 13th-15th depending on your enrollment appointment. Most of you will also have an advising hold on your account. 

To get the hold removed, you'll just need to speak with your assigned advisor regarding what classes you plan on taking this coming Spring.You can learn how to find your assigned advisor by checking out our blog post on October 30th.
 

If you are assigned an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and haven't been able to schedule an appointment, don't fret! We will have walk-in appointments coming up:

Monday, November 11th through Monday, November 18th

8:15am - 11:30am and 1:15pm - 4:30pm

Office of Academic Advising | Gilchrist 102

{Registration: Enrolling}

You have all of your Holds removed, have all of your courses in your Shopping Cart and it is the time of your Enrollment Appointment. What now?

Follow these steps:

1. Go to your Student Center
2. In the Academics section click "Enroll"
3. You should see a box labeled "Spring 2014 Shopping Cart"
4. Click the yellow box beneath your list of classes that says "Proceed to Step 2 of 3"
5. This screen shows your courses one more time. Click the link that says "Finish Enrolling"
6. The next screen shows you all of your courses that were successfully added with a green check mark.
7. If you want to view your schedule click "My Class Schedule". If you need to add another course, select "Add Another Class."

It is possible that some of your classes have a red "x" and say "Error: Unable to add class." It will also have an error message. Here are some possible errors and how to resolve them:

• Error: "A scheduling conflict exists with a currently enrolled class."
• Solution: Select a different class or a different section of the same class.
• Error: "The requested enrollment add was not processed. The enrollment limit for the class has been reached and there is no room on the wait-list."
• Solution: Select a different section of the course
• Error: "Requirements have not been met to enroll in the specified class."
• Solution: Look at the requirements for the course. If it is a requirement you have already met, fill out an Add/Drop slip in the department office for the course and get it signed by the Department Head. Then, take the completed form to the Office of the Registrar to get added.
• Error: "There is a hold on this record, preventing the add from being processed."
• Solution: Check your Holds in your Student Center and view the details to see how to get the hold removed.
• Error: "Consent is needed to enroll in the class."
• Solution: The student must have permission to enroll in the course. It will usually tell you who's permission you need and in most cases, it is the instructor. Simply contact the instructor or take an Add/Drop slip to the instructor to get signed. They may add you into the course or you will take the completed and signed Add/Drop slip to the Office of the Registrar in Gilchrist 115 to get added into the course.

If you are having any issues actually registering contact the Office of the Registrar at 319-273-2241

Congratulations! You are now registered for your Spring 2014 semester!