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Academic Advisor FAQ
To get the fastest reply from FSI advising, students should:
– Include their UCO ID number*
– Send it from their UCO email*
– Attach pictures of errors or things they are having trouble with so I can see
what they’re seeing
– If it’s time sensitive, give the timeline so I know you need a . . .
Did you know?:
· There is a new FSI advising email! Instead of emailing just Katherine, you can email the FSI Advising Team for potentially quicker response times: FSIAdvisement@uco.edu. Don’t forget to include your UCO ID number and use your UCO email!
· The summer financial aid form is out! Don’t forget . . .
https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/money-coaches
Your default degree sheet is the academic year you started at UCO. An academic year starts in fall and ends in summer, like Fall 2020 through Summer 2021 is one academic year. For example, if you started at UCO in Summer 2021, you are on the 2020 – 2021 catalog. This can dramatically change your graduation plan of which classes you need and/or how many credits it takes to graduate. When planning classes, it’s super important you know your specific situation and don’t just “do what other students are doing” because you might pay for something that doesn’t count accidentally.
The FSI advisor pre-reviews your transcript for errors and grade forgiveness options. Students would be surprised at how many errors or GPA corrections I catch in a week! Together, you review where your credits are counting, how many are still needed, and make a tentative graduation timeline. You also review the less obvious information like credits you may need outside of what your majors require (most common mistake delaying graduation) and resources like the career guide and how to choose effective electives (most common issue preventing students from getting their top capstone choice). It’s a time to voice your concerns and roadblocks as well as game plan for the future.
Early October and March! The next class schedule releases in these months and enrollment opens in the following month, so it’s the sweet spot to get together and make a plan. Of course, go see them anytime in between if something comes up.