Class Objectives:

After successful completion of Week Five of FY101, students will fulfill the learning outcome of Academic Pathways to Success through:

  • Using MyBU Student to map academic requirements and register for classes
  • Preparing for their registration appointment/meeting
Week Five Outline:
  • Ice Breaker
    • View all of our ice breakers. Stick to tier 1 for your first class.
  • Highs and Lows
  • Present slides
    • 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. 
  • Review how to prepare for your advising appointment:
    • Familiarize yourself with requirements
    • Make sure you are in compliance
    • Choose potential classes
  • Peer Mentor shows class how to use MyBUStudent for:
    • Finding Advisor
    • Learning compliance status
    • Academic Planning
    • Using the “What If” tool for degree requirements
  • 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.
Activity Suggestions:
  • 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.