Resources for Orientation Advisors - Summer 2009

This page includes all the resources Orientation Advisors will need for advising new students in Summer 2009.

Orientation Advising & Registration Tools Training This course is specifically intended for Orientation Advisors that will be working during Summer 2009 Orientation.

This 2-hour training will provide you with hands-on practice generating and interpreting the SA advising reports, searching the schedule of classes and building schedules for both freshmen and transfer students.  By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Locate, generate and interpret  advising reports
• Search the Schedule of Classes effectively
• Teach students how to navigate using the new registration tools and register for classes
• Explain enrollment preferences to students
• Advise students as to how to manage their class schedule

• Enter clear and informative advising notes for each student

Click here to Register for this training.

Training Class Pre-Work for Orientation Advisors

Prior to attending the Orientation Advising and Registration Tools training, it is strongly suggested that you view the following tutorials.  These tutorials and quick reference guides will provide you with the necessary background information for the training class you are required to attend.

From an Advisor's Perspective:

How to run the Transfer Credit Report

View the Video                       View the Quick Reference Guide

How to run the Gen Ed Degree Audit Report

View the Video                          View the Quick Reference Guide 

How to provide Advising Clearance

View the Video                          View the Quick Reference Guide

From a Student's Perspective:

How to Search the Schedule of Classes

View the Video                         View the Quick Reference Guide

How to Add a Class

View the Video                           View the Quick Reference Guide

How to Drop a Class

View the Video                         View the Quick Reference Guide

How to Swap a Class

View the Video                         View the Quick Reference Guide

 Homework for Orientation Advisors

To better prepare yourself for working with new students during Orientation, we have created some additional exercises that will allow you to practice the skills you need when working with students.

**These links will be active once training classes begin on June 8th.****

Generating and Interpreting Reports

Building Freshmen Student Schedules

Building Transfer Student Schedules

Tips for Managing Student Schedules