Art application deadline

Reminder: ART DEADLINE – March 1st!
All students applying to any of the Art concentrations will need to –
Complete a Change of Major form, available in the Advisement Center in 11 Bowman Hall.
Submit a statement of goals pertaining to the concentration you are applying to.
Submit a digital portfolio on CD, using jpeg format, of up to 10 pieces of art work. The art work should be from Art & Design courses currently or previously taken, preferably at the college level, but can include high school work. Make sure that your shots are representative of your work.

The deadline for applications, statement of goals and the digital portfolio is March 1st, 2009. Please submit all materials to the Advisement Center by that date.

Transfer Student Orientation - Spring 2009

Wednesday, January 21st
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Memorial Student Center
Ballroom C

REGISTER for transfer student orientation

Call Cheryl Jones at 232-1465 for further information

Spring Calendar

Important dates: http://www.uwstout.edu/regrec/timetable/regcal_sp.html

FAQ’s about finals week!

Q. When is Evaluation(Finals) Week?
A. Evaluation week runs from Monday Dec. 15 through Dec. 19, 2008 . You can leave campus once your last final is complete. Spring classes begin Thursday, January 22, 2009! Enjoy your break

Q. When & Where are my finals?
A: Look at your course syllabus
§ Look it up on-line http://www.uwstout.edu/regrec/timetable/evalwk_fall.html
§ Verify information w/ professor (professors often adjust/tweak finals schedules)

Q. Is my daily schedule going to change?
A. YES!!!! Evaluation Week runs on a completely different schedule than a normal school week!
§ EVERYTHING can change.(your final may have a different day of the week, time of day, building, room, and class size)
§ Start Times (Finals run from 8:00am – 8:00pm M-F)
§ Length of Finals (Final exams allow for 110 min. for completion please plan accordingly)

To assist with time management for evaluation week, I have listed the link to a printable scheduling worksheet. Mark off each final including time and location. Don’t forget to schedule in some study time!

Schedule Planning Worksheet http://www.uwstout.edu/advisement/documents/class_schedule_worksheet.pdf

Registration for Spring 2009

Continuing Transfer students should be registered for your classes by now.

You need to see your advisor in your major for suggestions for courses.

Register online using Access Stout.

What to do if Your class is Closed

1. Keep checking the class listing under “Search for Classes”. There is a lot of adding and dropping going on – maybe you can still catch a slot.
2. Wait until the first day of class. Go to class with an add/drop slip filled out and ask the professor to sign.
3. Register for another section of the course that is open and then add/drop the first day of class. (The course still has to fit into your schedule or the computer won’t let you do it.)
4. Ask the professor to sign an add slip – You have to have a good reason why you need the class to do this.
5. If you are still stuck, contact me 232-1465 or jonesc@uwstout.edu and I’ll see if I can help you find an alternative.
6. (Don’t ALL of you call me, though!!!)

What NOT to do:

1. Kick your laptop across the room (There is a charge if you break it.)
2. Call up your advisor and yell at her!!! (I hate that…..)

Advisement Day Information - Tuesday, October 21st

You received an e-mail from the registration Office with your registration time and date. You must see an advisor before you are allowed to register online. There are no classes on Advisement Day.

If you have a declared major, follow the instructions for your program on the Advisement Day Meeting link below:
http://www.uwstout.edu/regrec/timetable/advisementday.2008fa.pdf

Undecided Transfer students
Cheryl Jones is your advisor - set up an individual meeting with her before your registration date. You do not need to attend anything on Advisement Day.

Call 232-1465 OR set up an appointment using AdvisorTrac:

AdvisorTrac Log-In
Did you know that you can schedule an appointment with your Advisor using a convenient on-line resource? Here are the step by step instructions for using AdvisorTrac.

Balancing Home, jobs, School

Balancing Responsibilities
Do you feel overwhelmed by your obligations? Students often feel overwhelmed by their home, school and work responsibilities. The following are some tips to help keep your life balanced while you handle all your commitments and obligations.

At Home:

• Find age appropriate tasks and chores for your children. Post each family member's jobs to avoid confusion. All family members need to share in the household chores.
  
• Post a large calendar where family members can write down their commitments and activities. This will help avoid conflicts and keep everyone aware of upcoming events.
  
• Make a weekly plan for shopping, cleaning, and laundry.
  
• When possible plan and prepare meals ahead of time.
  
• Leave thoughtful notes and messages for your spouse, children, or roommates when they are helpful or understanding. Let them know they are appreciated.
  
• Delegate tasks to others when appropriate.

At School:

• Brainstorm with friends, your academic advisor or a counselor about ways to solve difficult or persistent problems.
  
• Look to other students as role models. Ask them for suggestions on ways to make your life easier.
  
• Join a club or on-campus activity. This will help you feel more connected to the UW-Stout community.
• Use small amounts of time productively.
• Study and do homework on-campus if you are often distracted at home.
  

At Work:

• Find a job with flexible hours.
  
• Keep your work and school schedule balanced.
  
• To avoid scheduling conflicts, provide your employer with your hours of availability at the beginning of each semester.
• Schedule a day off in advance, rather than calling in, if you anticipate that you'll need extra time to study or to work on a project.
  
• Remember, no matter what you're doing...
  Have realistic expectations for yourself. No one can do it all.
  
• Find ways to keep your stress level under control.
  
• Make sure you plan time for fun and relaxation!
  
• Maintain your sense of humor; you'll need it!

Art major information

Below are the details about the application process if you –
1) Are applying to get into the Art major for any concentration (currently not in the Art major)
2) Are in the art major but want to change your concentration (Graphic, Interior, Industrial, Multimedia, Studio)
3) Are in the art major and have a concentration, but want to add a second concentration

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

Please include all of the following items for review:
- Change of Major form (available in the Advisement Center office, 11 Bowman Hall)
- Unofficial transcript (print from student menu in Access Stout after logging in)
- Statement of Goals (why you want that Art concentration)
- A digital portfolio of up to 10 images in JPEG format. College-level work is preferred, but items from high school may be used as well.
- For upperclassmen: A GPA of 2.5 in all Art, Design, and Art History classes

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THESE MATERIALS IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Submit ALL materials to the Advisement Center in 11 Bowman Hall by 4:30 PM