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	Cat Chat The Advising Center Newsletter Fall 2007
Advising Center 107 Killian Annex 227-7170 advising@wcu.edu


Important Dates	Important Information
Classes Begin Aug. 20 Drop-Add Ends Aug. 26 5th-Week Grades Posted Sept. 17 - 24 Fall Break Oct. 11 - 15 Last Day for Course Withdrawal Oct. 24 by 5:30pm Advising for Spring Registration Oct. 15 - Nov. 9 Thanksgiving Break Nov. 21 - 25 Last Day of Class Dec. 7 Final Exams Dec. 8 - 14	How do I know how I am doing in a course? You should read your course syllabus carefully to make sure you understand your professor's grading policies. If you have questions about how your professor calculates your grades, visit with him or her during office hours. In addition, you should check your progress grades during the fifth week of classes. How do I check my 5th-Week grades? Log on to My Cat Click on the "Personal Services" tab Click on the "grades" link Select the current academic term (Fall 2007) What can I do to improve my grade in a course? Go to class everyday Use a day planner Study a little each day Meet with your instructor during office hours Spend time in the academic success centers: Catamount Academic Success Center, Mathematics Tutoring Center, Writing Center. Who can I discuss my options with? Your academic advisor and course instructor. Can I withdraw from a course? If you wish to terminate your enrollment in a course, you still can though October 24, 2007 by 5:30pm. Courses from which you withdraw will be listed on your transcript with a grade of "W." These courses will not be count toward your Grade Point Average (GPA). How do I withdraw from a course? To withdraw from a course, you must meet with your academic advisor and complete a course withdrawal form. Will I still be a full-time student if I withdraw from a course? You must have 12 credit hours to be a full-time student. Therefore, as long as you keep at least 12 credit hours, you will be a full-time student. Will withdrawing from a course affect my financial aid? Students who are receiving financial aid need to make satisfactory progress toward earning a degree. In addition to earning a satisfactory Grade Point Average students need to complete (earn a passing grade) in all of the courses they start. Contact the office of Financial Aid if you have any questions. ___________________________________________________________ Academic Advising For Fall 2007 To sign up for courses for the fall of 2007, you will need to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your courses. Once you have meet with your advisor, you will be given a Registration Access Number (RAN) that will allow you to register for classes on My Cat. This number insures that you have met with your academic advisor before you register. Once you have registered, you will be able to drop and add courses without reentering your RAN. Registration Instructions: Text only registration instructions: http://www.wcu.edu/registrar/Registration/WebRegistration.asp What if the course I want to register for is full? If the course you want to register for is full you have three options: (1) Select another course to take in it's place. If you have difficulty finding an appropriate alternative, consult your advisor. (2) Keep checking to see if other students drop the course in which you are interested. Making An Appointment If your academic advisor is in the Advising Center, you can schedule an appointment with him or her by following the directions at http://advising.wcu.edu/appt. If you have an advisor outside of the advising center, you will need to see how he or she schedules his or her appointments. Most faculty advisors have sign-up sheets posted outside of their door. ___________________________________________________________ How do I get my grades at the end of the semester? Log on to My Cat Click on the "Personal Services" tab Click on the "grades" link Select the current academic term (Fall 2007)

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