The degree plan process begins with a consultation with the faculty advisor, during which an advisory sheet is made. The advisory sheet must be signed by the designated departmental advisor, and must state the following:
The catalog year under which the degree plan should be made (click here for more information). The major department chooses the catalog year that the student must follow.
What the major and minor are. The major courses stated on the advisory sheet must match the major courses required by the catalog, or those on file in the College of Education for Secondary Ed. majors, that are designated on the advisory sheet. All transfer courses equivalent to those required for the major must also be included on the advisory sheet.
If a minor is chosen or required please refer to the list of minors provided in this handbook.
A core check list with evaluation of the core courses must also accompany the advisory sheet.
When all of the items listed above are complete the student or the department submits the advisory sheet, which must be accompanied by all the student's evaluated transcripts, to the Office of Student Advising. The original degree plan remains on file in the Office of Student Advising and a copy is sent to the major department. Students will be mailed a copy of their degree plan.
Degree plans and graduation applications are prepared by the Degree Program Advisor assigned to your department (for a list of advisors click here). Please refer to the Degree Program Advisor assigned to your department when calling with questions about students' degree plans or sending students to the Office of Advising for questions regarding their degree plans, equivalencies, etc.