Student Guide To:

Getting Started

• Materials Needed for Academic Advising
• New Student Checklist

Importance of Advising

• Advisor Assignments
• The Advising Partnership
• Degree Audit Report (DARS)
• First Year Experience Seminar

Academics and Graduation Requirements

• BSU Colleges and Major Departments
• Academic Courses
• Credit Load
• Class Level
• Planning for Graduation
• Admission Requirements
• Degree Requirements
• Liberal Education Requirements
• Major Requirements
• Minor Requirements
• Elective Requirements
• Graduation Plans

Understanding Liberal Education

• Liberal Education Guidelines
• Explanation of Each Area/Helpful Hints
  • Categories 1-3
  • Categories 4-5
  • Category 6
  • Category 7
  • Category 8
  • Category 9
  • Category 10
  • Category 11
• Liberal Education Planning Guide

Areas of Advising

• Majors
• Credit Load
• Repeating Courses
• Academic Progress
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Continued Enrollment
• Factors Affecting Academic Progress
• Finacial Aid Information
• Tuition and Fee Information
• Motivation and Abilities

Being Successful

• Academic Support
• Tips for Success
• Services

Registration and Web Resources

• Preparing for Registration
• Web Resources/Online Registration
• Semester Planning Guide

Websites

• Bemidji State University
• Records & Advising Services