ACADEMIC PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS

After successful completion of Week Five of FY101, students will be able to:

  • Use MyBU Student to map academic requirements and register for classes
  • Prepare for their registration appointment/meeting

Week Five Outline:

  • Highs and Lows
  • Instructor and Peer Mentor guide advising and registration prep using these slides (copy and edit for your needs- there are slides specific to CAS and Transfer Students that you can erase if they are not needed)
  • Peer Mentor shows class how to use MyBUStudent for:
    • Finding Advisor
    • Learning compliance status
    • Academic Planning
    • Using the “What If” tool for degree requirements
  • How to prepare for your advising appointment:
    • Familiarize yourself with requirements
    • Make sure you are in compliance
    • Choose potential classes
  • Possible Activity
    • CAS Academic Requirements Jeopardy- Here
    • Transfer Sections- Consider Inviting Dean Kerry Buglio to lead a conversation about transfer requirements/credits, etc.  She is great! Book her well in advance at kbuglio@bu.edu.

Peer Mentor shows students how to submit resumes via VMock. Resumes are due Week 12– have your students send the instructor a screen shot of their resume submission score to show that they completed it.