UCFY Parent Newsletter October 2021
MID-TERM GRADES AND DROPPING A COURSE
Mid-semester grades will post on Tuesday, October 19. All students who receive a mid-term grade below “C-” are encouraged to visit with their professor to discuss options for improved performance in the remaining weeks in the fall semester. All UCFY students must consult with one of our counselors to drop a class by emailing ucfy@lsu.edu or meeting virtually with a UCFY counselor. The deadline to drop classes or resign for the semester is Friday, November 5, 2021 by 4:30 p.m.
Students receiving federal financial aid (loans or grants), Institutional scholarships, or other forms of financial aid should contact the LSU Financial Aid & Scholarships office to determine potential impact on award eligibility prior to dropping a class or resigning for the semester. Students may call 225-578-3103 or email financialaid@lsu.edu or scholarships@lsu.edu.
Spring scheduling is right around the corner!
Did you know that students will be responsible for registering for courses themselves? Students will receive an email from the University Registrar informing them of their scheduling priority. This means they will need to start planning their spring schedule to begin adding classes after 5 PM (Central Standard Time) on their registration priority day.
We understand that for most students, this will be their first time registering for courses. To assist students during this process, we have a variety of ways to receive advising and assistance.
UCFY College Advising Workshops
UCFY will be offering College-Specific Live Advising Workshops via Zoom the week of October 25 – October 29. Students will be sent an email invitation soon according to their respective college-specific workshop based on their major. During this workshop, students can expect to learn the full process of scheduling courses to be completely prepared for the moment their scheduling priority opens. Students who attend these workshops will have the opportunity to have their Spring schedule verified by an academic counselor to ensure they are scheduled properly for the Spring semester. The workshops will be offered on the dates outlined in the box below:
| Date | Time | College | Signup Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2:30pm | HSS | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eR7xj9OSmL5EFEi |
| Oct 26 | 3pm | SCI | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKNFVYixAYWGcDA |
| Oct 27 | 2:30pm | ENGR | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gDrRecK6qENdb0 |
| Oct 28 | 9:00am | HSS | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eR7xj9OSmL5EFEi |
| Oct 28 | 3pm | BADM | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brSWDIpQ9FqP2ES |
| Oct 29 | 9:30am | MCOM | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9prGZ5dHfE81zfM |
| Oct 29 | 2:30pm | HSE | http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqtFjgC3CutH6Ky |
- Students who are unsure of their major can attend any senior college meeting aligning with majors under consideration.
- An email will be sent out to our undecided students with specific instructions.
- Students pursuing majors in the College of Coast & Environment will need to receive advising from Tiffany Treloar. You can schedule an appointment using the Navigate app or email at ttreloar@lsu.edu.
- Students pursuing majors in the College of Agriculture, the College of Art & Design, & the College of Music & Dramatic Arts will need to receive advising from their respective colleges.
Geauxing Forward
- UCFY students on warning or probation were sent an email inviting them to complete the Geauxing Forward module by October 8th.
- Reminder emails will be sent to students not meeting the deadline.
- There is no consequence for not completing the module, but the shared will be incredibly helpful to students on warning and probation.
- Geauxing Forward module: http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25JJb9MgG3C1EoK
Major Mining Workshop
Students looking to choose a major or focus on a new career path?
Students considering changing their major or trying to find the right one?
Students can join the Olinde Career Center and Center for Freshman Year (UCFY) to gain a better picture of future careers- It is our goal that students gain confidence and become empowered in their major at LSU and goals for their future!
- Tuesday, October 12, (in person) 214 Coates Hall; 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Wednesday, October 13, 2:30 - 3:30pm; (virtual-via zoom) https://lsu.zoom.us/j/91081744577
- Thursday, October 14; 10:30 - 11:30am; (virtual-via zoom) https://lsu.zoom.us/j/94287495862
This fall the UCFY academic counselors are available to assist students through email and appointments https://www.lsu.edu/universitycollege/ucfy/scheduling_an_appointment.php.
For more information on our operating schedule, please visit lsu.edu/ucfy.