All FSI students participate in a capstone before graduating. Some of the capstone options prefer students who took certain classes, and most will require some sort of background investigation. Be mindful of your choices, inside and outside of the classroom! Read more on https://www.uco.edu/fsi/academics/capstone.
Did you know?:
· There is a new FSI advising email! You can email the FSI Advising Team for potentially quicker response times: FSIAdvisement@uco.edu. Don’t forget to include your UCO ID number and use your UCO email!
· The summer financial aid form is out! Don’t forget to fill it out if you’re taking May intercession and/or summer classes.
· Majoring in Forensic? Make sure to attend the FSI Student Success Presentation ASAP to learn common graduation mistakes & how to avoid them. Uco.edu/FSIAdvisement
How do I know which degree sheet to use?
Your default degree sheet is the academic year you started at UCO. An academic year starts in fall and ends in summer, like Fall 2020 through Summer 2021 is one academic year. For example, if you started at UCO in Summer 2021, you are on the 2020 – 2021 catalog. This can dramatically change your graduation plan of which classes you need and/or how many credits it takes to graduate. When planning classes, it’s super important you know your specific situation and don’t just “do what other students are doing” because you might pay for something that doesn’t count accidentally.
What does the FSI advisor do in an appointment?
The FSI advisor pre-reviews your transcript for errors and grade forgiveness options. Students would be surprised at how many errors or GPA corrections I catch in a week! Together, you review where your credits are counting, how many are still needed, and make a tentative graduation timeline. You also review the less obvious information like credits you may need outside of what your majors require (most common mistake delaying graduation) and resources like the career guide and how to choose effective electives (most common issue preventing students from getting their top capstone choice). It’s a time to voice your concerns and roadblocks as well as game plan for the future.
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