{"id":15,"date":"2012-07-02T17:49:59","date_gmt":"2012-07-02T17:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academic-dean\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2014-03-21T09:30:11","modified_gmt":"2014-03-21T13:30:11","slug":"upperclassmen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academics\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/academic-dean\/the-inside-track__trashed\/upperclassmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Upperclassmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\nvar dge=document.getElementById;   function cl_expcol(a){     if(!dge)return;     document.getElementById(a).style.display=(document.getElementById(a).style.display=='none')?'block':'none';   }   function cl_colall(){     if(!dge)return;     for(i=1;document.getElementById('ex'+i);i++){       document.getElementById('ex'+i).style.display='none';     }   }\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\nwindow.onload = function() {    cl_colall();  }\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dear Juniors and Seniors, <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations!\u00a0You are entering the homestretch and are well on your way to earning your bachelor\u2019s degree. Can you keep up the pace and cross the finish line to graduation?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a moment NOW to measure your progress and increase your chances of academic and career success!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<ul id=\"collaspe\">\n<li><strong>Are you on track to graduate?<\/strong> Find out now by answering the following questions.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Is your cumulative grade point average 2.0 or higher?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex1');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex1\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex2');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex2\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex1\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Great! You are on track to graduate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex2\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> All students must attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. If your overall GPA is below the requirement, see the academic dean for additional courses to help increase your cumulative GPA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Have you declared your major(s)?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex5');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex5\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex6');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex6\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex5\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Great! Review your audit on Spirit Online to ensure all majors and substitutions are reflected on your audit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex6\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> As an upperclassman, you should have already declared your major. You must submit a\u00a0<a id="b8030646a9" href=\"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academic-dean\/files\/2012\/07\/MajorDeclaration.pdf\">Major Declaration<\/a> signed by the department chair to the Enrollment Services Center. To see a list of academic majors, <a id="b8030646a9" href=\"#\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Have you met your major GPA requirement?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex3');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex3\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex4');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex4\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex3\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Great! Review your audit on Spirit Online to ensure that your GPA is above the requirement for your major.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex4\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in each course required by the major. Please note that a minimum major GPA may be required by some programs and will be stated in the &#8220;department section&#8221; of the catalog. If your GPA is below the minimum required for your major, you must meet with the department chair for additional courses to help increase your major GPA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Have you met with your academic advisor?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex7');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex7\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex8');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex8\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex7\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Great! Your academic\/major advisor will help keep you on the right track toward graduation and assist with post-graduation plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex8\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> In particular, it is important that you meet with your academic advisor prior to registration each semester in order to make sure you are on track to completing your degree in the time-frame you desire. If you do not know who your advisor is, please visit your major department, Enrollment Services, or the Academic Deans&#8217; Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Are you making sufficient progress within your major to graduate on time?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex9');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex9\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex10');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex10\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex9\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Great! You may also want to consider a minor in a particular discipline. Be sure to discuss this with your academic\/major advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex10\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> Be sure to discuss this with your academic\/major advisor. You may want to consider taking summer courses in order to graduate on time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Have you earned college credits outside of Saint Peter&#8217;s College?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex11');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex11\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex12');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex12\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex11\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Be sure to have an official transcript from each institution attended sent to the Academic Deans&#8217; Office at SPC for evalsuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex12\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> You may skip the next question.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">If yes, have the credits been evalsuated for transfer credit?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex13');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex13\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex14');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex14\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex13\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> You may want to obtain a copy of the transfer credit evalsuation from the Academic Deans&#8217; Office to see how the credits transferred to SPC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex14\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> Be sure to have an official transcript from each institution attended sent to the Academic Deans&#8217; Office at SPC for evalsuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Do you have any holds (e.g. academic, financial)?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex15');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex15\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex16');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex16\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex15\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes:<\/strong> Visit Spirit Online or Enrollment Services for more information on your hold. As soon as the matter is resolved, the hold will be lifted from your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex16\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No:<\/strong> Great! Your account is in good standing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id="b8030646a9" style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"><strong>Will you have an edge on the competition after graduation? <\/strong>Answer the following questions now to find out.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Do you have a resume? Is it up-to-date?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex17');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex17\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex18');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex18\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex17\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes: <\/strong>That&#8217;s great. To be sure it meets professional standards, why not have it reviewed by one of the staff members of the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (room 23, Henneberry Hall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex18\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No: <\/strong>It might be helpful to develop your resume, even if you are not ready to seek a job or internship. A resume can be helpful by allowing you to examine your accomplishments, achievements, skills and experiences and then determining next steps needed to achieve your professional goals. Help is available in the office of the Cooperative Education &amp; Internship Program (room 23, Henneberry Hall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Have you completed an internship?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex19');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex19\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex20');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex20\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex19\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes: <\/strong>That&#8217;s great. Should you wish to gain additional professional experience, along with internship credit, please visit the Cooperative Education &amp; Internship Program Office in room 23, Henneberry Hall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex20\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No: <\/strong>If you are like most students and are attending college to prepare for your professional future, the Cooperative Education &amp; Internship Program (room 23, Henneberry Hall) offers you a variety of services to support your professional development and assist you in locating internship opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Have you explored your study abroad options?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex21');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex21\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex22');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex22\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex21\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes: <\/strong>Great! International experiences stand out on resumes as well as on employment and graduate school applications. If you studied abroad, be sure to highlight your experience in job interviews. Also, help potential employers remember you by sharing relevant anecdotes about your time overseas. For opportunities to stay connnected to the study abroad community at SPC, click <a id="b8030646a9" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex22\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No: <\/strong>There is still time! Consider spending the second semester of your junior year overseas. Juniors and seniors may also participate in SPC faculty-led international travel courses. The latter offer an affordable option for students that may be short on time and\/or close to graduating. Visit the Center for Global Learning in room 210, Pope Hall, to discover all of your study abroad options! You may also email the director of the Center for information at <a id="b8030646a9" href=\"mailto:wgaray@spc.edu\">wgaray@spc.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"main\">Are you actively engaged in activities that support your career goals?<\/span> <span class=\"answer\"><input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex23');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex23\" value=\"1\" \/> Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<input onclick=\"javascript:cl_expcol('ex24');\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ex24\" value=\"2\" \/> No<\/span>\n<ul id=\"ex23\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>Yes: <\/strong>Congratulations on getting a great start towards your professional future. For assistance identifying and taking the next steps, why not visit the Office of Career Services in room 31, Henneberry Hall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"ex24\">\n<li id="b8030646a9" class=\"d-text\"><strong>No: <\/strong>While your academic program is no doubt occupying a great deal of time, it is important for every students to actively explore careers while in college so that they are adequately prepared for what lies ahead after graduation. Visit the Office of Career Services in room 31, Henneberry Hall, to get started on the path to your professional future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you answered \u201cno\u201d to any of the above questions, please follow the instructions as indicated.<\/p>\n<p>If you answered yes to all of the above, CONGRATULATIONS! 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