ADV101:

What's Available?

[Available as Handout]

Advising Support from UMAC

Publications
A reference list of free campus support information. The § symbol indicates materials which may be accessed through the Center Download on the Internet.

...from the Center (Washington Hall 3rd floor, 706-731-7979)

  • ACES FIRST TERM SURVIVAL GUIDE § - Helps a new student through the first term at ASU with support at key points. To reserve a copy, call the Center (706-731-7979).
  • ADVISING ROLES § - Describes the roles of advisors and students in the advising relationship.
  • HOW DO I REGISTER? § - Outlines the general registration process.
  • MAJOR DECISIONS 101 § - Guides an undecided student through the process of selecting a major. (Guidebook is designed for "undeclared" majors and available from their the Center Advisors.)
  • OARS MID-TERM HELP §- Offers information relevant to midterm and priority registration.
  • POST-BAC, POST-GRAD, & AUDIT STUDENTS Q&A § - Answers questions common to post-bac, post-graduate and audit students at ASU.
  • the Center FACTS - Gives term the Center information such as office hours, upcoming advising dates and reminders.
  • STUDENT SERVICES INFO § - Lists the hours for Student Service offices with contact names and numbers.
  • TRANSFER STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to students who have transferred to ASU from other institutions.
  • TRANSIENT STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to transient students at ASU.
  • UNDECIDED STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to undecided undergraduates at ASU.
  • WHAT'S A SEMESTER CONVERSION § - Answers common student questions about semesters.
  • WHAT'S ACADEMIC STANDING? § - Describes the various GPA's and how they are calculated. Also defines classification and academic standings.
  • WHAT ARE CPC'S? § - Defines the College Preparatory Curriculum and explains how CPC deficiencies are satisfied.
  • WHAT'S SEMESTER CORE? § - Reviews the Augusta State University Semester Core Curriculum with an outline of Areas A-E and graduation requirements.
  • WHAT'S WHAT? § - Defines common terms and abbreviations used at ASU.
  • WHERE'S MY MAJOR? § - Lists the undergraduate programs advised by each advising department.
  • WHERE'S WHAT? § - Provides a simplified campus map noting locations and phone numbers of academic departments and service areas.

...from Other Sources

  • Augusta State University HOURS - Lists service hours for campus offices and facilities. Available from Student Activities Office (Washington Hall 2nd Floor, 706-737-1609).
  • CAREER QUARTERLY - Offers career development news and Career Center information. Available from the Career Center (Boykin-Wright, 706-737-1604).
  • CATALOG - Provides primary academic information. Available annually from Admissions (Benet House, 706-737-1632). (Supplies limited.)
  • CAT TRAX - Offers campus organization news; special annual edition lists clubs. Available from Student Activities.
  • COPING WITH COLLEGE - A guide to student wellness. Available from the Counseling & Testing Center (Bellevue Hall, 706-737-1471).
  • JAGUAR STUDENT HANDBOOK - Provides primary student information with academic planning calendar. Available annually from Student Activities.
  • LEARNING SUPPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS - Details the guidelines for the Learning Support program. Available from Learning Support Department (Hardy Hall 2nd floor, 706-737-1685).
  • STUDENT ACTIVITIES CALENDAR - Notes ASU dates and activities for current quarter. Available from Student Activities.
  • STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - Provides information on federal aid programs. Published each academic year by the US Department of Education. Available from the Financial Aid Office(Payne Hall 2nd floor, 706-737-1431).
  • HERE'S WHERE THE MONEY GOES - Describes campus services and programs funded with Student Services fees. Available from Student Activities.

Programs
Augusta State University
offers a wide array of on-going free support programs to help students make a successful transition to our campus.

...from the Center

  • SOS DAY - OARS Staff members host this activity and information fair on the first day of classes each Fall and Spring semester at Washington Hall, answering "first day" questions and introducing new students to representatives of ASU's many student organizations and services.
  • OARS BADGE DAYS - During the first week of classes, shortly before midterm, and during priority registration, OARS Staff members can be found around campus wearing their bright green namebadges. They are available to provide information on campus locations, tutors, midterm, class withdrawals, priority registration, computer access, typewriter loan service, cocurricular programs, and much more.
  • MAJOR SPOTLIGHTS - A special series of video-taped seminars providing faculty and student perspectives of the majors offered by each academic department. Available for viewing in the the Center Center during regular office hours.
  • ACES Program - Created especially for new students entering Fall semester, this program addresses questions common to Augusta State University Entering Students through interaction with ASU students, faculty and staff. New student participants receive the ACES First Term Survival Guide. Space is limited, so call the Center (706-731-7979) to reserve seats for you and your supporters.

...from Counseling and Testing (Bellevue Hall, 706-737-1471)

  • STUDY AND TEST TAKING SKILLS - A seminar to enhance academic performance through learning new study and test-taking techniques.
  • STRESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT - A seminar discussing self-management skills for students to reduce stress and gain more control in their life.
  • CHOOSING A CAREER - Students explore the career possibilities for the future and discover how their personalities can affect their choice. (The center also offers a career library for reference use.)
  • INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING - Provides students with an opportunity to discuss personal, academic, and career concerns with a professional counselor. (Students may also take advantage of interactive computer programs such as DISCOVER and CASSI or a range of individual assessment tests.)

... from Reese Library (706-737-1748)

  • REESE LIBRARY ORIENTATION TOURS - Offered at the beginning of each term to familiarize students with the Library.
  • INTRO TO LIBRARY COMPUTER RESEARCH RESOURCES - A mini-workshop explaining the use of Library CD-ROMS and the Internet.

Watch campus bulletin boards
for flyers and displays on
current programs and information.

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