You Should Know This BY Now
What document explains your grading, attendance, and assignments?
Hint: This should be your go-to for anything class related!
What is a Syllabus.
True or False: You should email a professor after missing multiple classes.
False: Earlier is better
If you are missing class, it is your responsibility to reach out and see what is being missed. You can also find this on the syllabus.
Name one sign you might be falling behind academically.
What is Missing assignments, low quiz grades, skipping class, not paying attention in class
Which two applications must be completed every year to avoid paying out of pocket?
What is FAFSA & TAP.
True or False: Office hours are only for students who are failing.
False: Office hours is for everyone. This is a chance to stay on track and prevent any habits from developing.
Which tool lets you visually track your credits and degree progress?
Hint: Degree Audit
What is DegreeWorks.
True or False: My professors and advisors will reach out to me if something is wrong
False: Although this is not completely false, Professors and Advisors are human too and will miss some things. You need to be responsible for knowing where you are standing in your classes.
This is your experience, your grades, and your efforts.
How many study hours per week per credit is recommended?
(e.g., for a 3-credit class = 6-9 study hours a week)
True or False: If Seton College is free, I do not need to worry about FAFSA & TAP
You know the answer... Ofcourse FAFSA & TAP MUST be completed every year. This plays into funding your attendance in Seton College.
Navigate is only for professional advisors.
False: We all use Navigate but this is crucial for students to schedule appointments with their advisors.
How many absences do I get before Failing? How many are excused?
6 total absences... 3 of which are excused; the 3 remaining will impact your grades.
Check the syllabus for specific information on this.
What is a strong subject line for a class-related email?
Course + topic (e.g: ENG 110 – Assignment Question)
Why is skipping class risky even if attendance isn’t graded?
Missed information, announcements, participation
Name one training that, if missed, can result in a charge.
What is KnowBe4 or CyberSecurity Training.
Where can you add/drop classes, and request student enrollment form?
Self Service
Scenario: I am a Seton College student. I am intending to be a business major; I passed Principles of Marketing with a C- and DegreeWorks says I completed and earn the credit for this class.
What should I do next?
You’re struggling but haven’t missed work yet. What should your email focus on?
Communicating early and asking for guidance
You feel overwhelmed and behind. What is the most effective first step?
Identify the issue and reach out to advisors for support.
True or False: I will not get a refund even if I get a lot of financial aid.
True: Seton is set up to make your experience debt-free. FAFSA & TAP alone will not cover all of your expenses. There are also institutional grants that cover remaining expenses, like textbooks, fees, omny, food, student activity, etc.
If DegreeWorks looks fine, you don’t need to meet with an advisor.
Completely False: DegreeWorks is not always updated, sometimes it does requires multiple eyes on it and its best practice to meet with advisors to catch any leaks.
You are planning next semester and one required course conflicts with your schedule. Walk through the steps you take to stay on track.
What is: Review DegreeWorks, explore alternatives, meet advisor, confirm plan
Draft the key points of an email asking for help without making excuses.
Greeting, clear issue, responsibility, request for guidance, gratitude
It’s mid-semester and one class is going poorly. Create a realistic recovery plan. What platforms will you use?
Meet professor through office hours, schedule tutoring through navigate, adjust study habits, timeline
You missed KnowBe4, were charged, and now have a hold. Explain how you fix it and prevent it next year.
What is: You MUST complete training, contact Student Accounts, Pay to clear hold, set reminders for next semester to complete before deadline.
True or False: If the professor is not here in the first 10-15 minutes of class, we can all leave.
False: This is not a real thing!
Life Happens; Our professors will ensure that communication is clear in situations like this. Check emails to see if there are any instructions from the professor.