Student Responsibilities
Some things you may wish to discuss with your advisor are: Your goals, fields of study or possible majors, career path, course selection, your skills, abilities, and talents, or any questions or concerns you may have.
How to get the most out of your advising sessions:
- Check your ACE mail for important updates. You will receive a notice for advising a few weeks before registration begins.
- Go over your tentative degree plan and course descriptions. This will give you an idea of what courses you need to take, when to take them, and what prerequisites are needed.
- Look at the class schedule online. Consider what classes you need to take and when you want to take them. Keep in mind your work schedule and other obligations.
- Check for holds on Web For Students.You cannot register until you clear your holds.
- Keep your contact information current and keep your important documents organized.
- Schedule a time to meet with a University College advisor after you receive an advising notice in your ACE mail.
- Come prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion. This may mean bringing a copy of your degree plan, discussing goals for your future, or just asking questions about policy and procedures.
Selecting and Planning for Your Major
If you are considering several fields of interest and would like to talk to someone about further exploration, please contact the Student Success Advisor whom is located in the ASK Center 321A. Your advisor is available to assist you with further investigation and clarification regarding major, career, and life goals. Or, you can speak with your advisor if you are unsure of your major or want to discuss your options.
If you want to do some exploring of your interest and career interest, A&M -Texarkana has available to all students, SIGI-Plus (System of Interactive Guidance & Information). SIGI-Plus is a Free interactive resource for career exploration and assessment. SIGI-Plus is a great place to start your exploration and discovery about careers and majors. The program requires approximately two hours to complete so it is necessary to schedule an appointment to use it. The Career Counselor is available to assist you and to provide an interpretation of the information SIGI generates for you. Once you have chosen a major, you should meet with the Student Success Advisor and map out your A&M -Texarkana college career path with a semester by semester plan which might include your course selections, career preparation and other important activities.
Building Your Schedule
Remember to consider the following:
For every on (1) hour in class, schedule two to three (2-3) hours of study outside of class.
Think about scheduling courses with a break in between to prepare for class or review notes.
Keep a daily planner to schedule weekly or bi-weekly work or campus related meetings.
Eating healthy is important to your academic health; schedule time for a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Have a quick snack or hand to eat in between meals if necessary.
Schedule time for your physical health; schedule time on your weekly schedule for aerobic activity at least three (3) times a week.
Registering for Classes
1. Students who are currently taking courses at A&M -Texarkana may register using Web for students during Priority Registration.
2. Logon to Web for Students and check your HOLD stats before registering. If you have a HOLD on your account you will not be able to self-register. You will need assistance from the Academic Success Advisor in order to register.
3. Two weeks before Priority Registration are known as Advising Weeks.
• During these two weeks, you may see the Student Success Advisor to discuss course selection for the next semester.
• You and the Student Success Advisor will also want to discuss your academic progress in current courses, involvement in campus organizations.
• Before you register, make sure to research which courses are open by using the Current Schedule online which is located at www.tamut.edu. Always select the number of courses you would like to enroll for the next semester, plus two or three alternative course and /or course times in case the courses you want are unavailable.
• Add/Drop days are usually three days of the first week of classes each semester. During this time, you may make changes to your schedule through the Add/Drop process with the Student Success Advisor.
Students are responsible for maintaining an accurate registration with the Office of the Registrar. Students may view their schedules for accuracy at any time through Web for students and should contact their Student Success Advisor or the Office of the Registrar if there are problems.
Filing a Degree Plan
Filing an undergraduate degree plan declaration is the method by which you officially notify the University which degree you want to receive and which major(s) you have chosen. If you are aUniversity college student, you will sign a degree declaration form along with the Student Success Advisor once you complete TSI, and are core complete. If you are a transfer student you can meet with the Academic Services staff that will create the degree plan for you.