IMPORTANT Clarification for Enrolling in School Counseling Specific Courses!

Dr. Mason has been working with the Academic Advising to address issues related to Winter registation for School Counseling specific courses and the new TAP requirements, which goes into effect in Feb. 2013. Here is what you need to know if you are currently taking School Counseling courses or about to begin:

1. Students who have met the TAP requirement should NOT experience blocks when trying to register for School Counseling specific courses. If you do receive a block, please complete the Advising Request Form so that we can resolve the issue.

2. Students who have already taken School Counseling courses or are CURRENTLY in School Counseling courses, you are already identified and should NOT receive a block when trying to register for Winter for courses CSL 522, CLS 475 or CSL 523. If you do receive a block, please complete the Advising Request Form so that we can resolve the issue.

3. Students who have met all of the core counseling course requirements and are planning to BEGIN taking School counseling courses in the Winter WILL likely receive a block when trying to register for courses CSL 521, CSL 475 or CSL 523. If you do receive a block, please complete the Advising Request Form so that we can resolve the issue.

3. Students who have chosen the School Counseling concentration but are early in the program and still taking core courses should not be be blocked from any other core courses and should be able to register as usual. If you do receive a block, please complete the Advising Request Form so that we can resolve the issue. You are advised to take the TAP test soon so that you do not experience blocks when you get to the point of taking School Counseling courses.

Registration Reminders for Winter Quarter

As you prepare to register, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Register on time at your appointed time.

2. Should you run into registration issues (blocks, holds, inability to enroll or get on a waiting list, etc.) use the Advising Request Form (embedded below) so that faculty know what your needs are and have them documented. This is the PRIMARY channel for communicating your registration issues. Emailing or calling individual faculty, CPS office staff, or COE academic advising is NOT recommended. Dr. Mason will follow up on all issues documented through the Advising Request Form.

3. Remember that program plans can, and often do change. You want to graduate on time and we want you to graduate on time. Create your program plan, revisit it each quarter, adjust as necessary, and know that unforeseen circumstances can be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.