Advising Workshop Notes

Introduction

• Workshop Title: Understanding Your Transcript and Summer School
• Presenter: Miss, Academic Adviser
• Tools Needed: Writing materials for note-taking

Understanding Your Transcript

Accessing Transcript

• Log into "My Portal"
• Navigate to "Banner Web"
• Select "Records and Registration"
• Click "Unofficial Transcript"

Information on Transcript

• Top Section:
  • Name
  • Program Information (Degree, Major, Department)
  • Graduation details populate upon completion
• Transfer Credits Section:
  • Shows credits transferred from other institutions
  • Grades for transfer credits start with 'T'
  • Transfer credits don't affect GPA, only increase credit total

Course Grades

• Courses listed by semester
• Grades appear post-semester
• Current semester grades populate after completion

GPA Calculation

• GPA Point System shown on transcript
• Calculation Example:
  • Multiply grade point by course credit hours
  • Add total quality points
  • Divide by total credit hours attempted

Incompletes and Course Repeats

• Incomplete (I):
  • Issued if work is incomplete by end of semester
  • Updated upon completion of requirements
• Repeat Courses:
  • Recent grade included in GPA, previous grade excluded
  • "I" means include, "E" means exclude
  • Retaking courses provides opportunity to improve GPA

Official Transcript Requests

• Requested online via National Student Clearing House
• Electronic transcripts are faster
• Costs:
  • $10 per transcript
  • Additional processing fees for mail or electronic
• Financial holds prevent transcript release

Summer School Options

Summer School at Morehouse

• Dates: June 2 - July 11
• Classes are 100% online
• GPA can be improved through Morehouse summer courses
• Registration:
  • Open during priority registration week
  • Payment deadline: May 21
  • Maximum of 9 credit hours
• Tuition: $611 per credit, plus fees

Summer School Off Campus

• Only credits (not grades) transferred
• Requires approval to ensure transferability
• Cannot use to retake courses for grade improvement

Approval Process

• Use advising resources in Blackboard
• Complete off-campus approval form
• Secure department chair signatures

Additional Information

• Two more advising sessions: March & April
• March session focuses on scheduling advising appointments
• Newsletters available through multiple channels
• Complete "Check Your Understanding" assessment to confirm attendance

Contact and Follow-up

• Advisers' contact information available
• Schedule appointments through Starfish if needed

These notes cover the key points discussed in the workshop regarding transcript understanding and summer school options, including processes for accessing and interpreting transcripts, GPA calculations, and considerations for summer coursework. Ensure to follow up on any specific details or questions with your academic adviser.