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Peer Advising Center

Who are Peer Advisors?

• Usually juniors and seniors majoring in Health Promotion
• Have a 3.0 or above Grade Point Average and good communication skills
• Understand and convey information from UW-Stevens Point Timetables and Catalogues

What do Peer Advisors Do?

• Show students how to find the answers to their questions by using the UW-Stevens Point Timetables and Catalogues
• Answer students questions regarding  UW-Stevens Point general degree requirements and the Health Promotion Human Development majors degree requirements
• Review student degree progress reports
• Make appropriate referrals when they don’t know the answers to student questions
• Maintain confidentiality
• Have fun meeting and talking with their peers!

Advising

How is my adviser assigned?

You are assigned to the Peer Advising Center by the department of your intended major after you initially come to campus to register for classes. For most students this occurs after the freshman and transfer orientation/registration sessions held during the summer for the fall term or in January for the spring term.

You must declare your major to be assigned to the department. If you don't have an adviser, go to the office for the School of Health Promotion and Human Development in the College of Professional Studies (CPS), room 101. The program assistant will assign you an adviser and enter the information to your computer record.

If you wish to change your adviser, they can assign you a new adviser and enter that information to your computer record. They can also delete a previous adviser from your record.

Can I have more than one adviser?

You are required to have at least one adviser. If you have more than one major, you are encouraged to have an adviser for each program. Some departments may assign you an adviser when they accept you into one of their programs. You may also have an advisor if you choose to have a minor. Go to the office for each major or minor for which you want an adviser. Up to three advisers can be listed in your computer record.

Advising occurs at least once each semester. Before students can register for classes they are required to have met with their adviser. The following information is discussed during advising HPHD Peer Advising Center.

Advising check points for you to consider while a part of the Peer Advising Center:

• Are the courses taken in appropriate sequence? Use the general degree requirements on your sample program of study for filling in coursework.
  • It is imperative that you take you required science courses in the years suggested.
  • If the sections to needed classes are closed, the student needs to go to the department or instructor and sign on the waiting list. Then, the first week of class must be attended to be considered for the class.
  • Courses should be taken in the sequence suggested to maximize understanding. Many courses are not listed as prerequisites but instructors assume that the student has taken these courses. For example, knowledge from HD 265 is applied (and not reviewed) for FN 373 and FN 393.

• Did your advisor discuss the need for volunteer work while a UWSP student?

• Did your advisor discuss the need for work experience within the field while a UWSP student?

• Is it clear what your minor is? The dietetics degree is a nutrition major, therefore the minor would not be applicable. Other HPHD minors which may be useful are chemistry (the major is one course short of the minor) or business or psychology or foreign languages.

• Did your advisor discuss the importance of a strong GPA, and that a GPA above 3.0 gives you the best competitive edge for your career after graduation? (Most internships look for a GPA of 3.0 or above) If you need help at any time in your academic career, see the Tutoring Learning link at http://www.uwsp.edu/tlc/, academic resources http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Assessments.htm or career services http://www.uwsp.edu/career/career_portal/ website.
  • There is help on campus for writing, taking notes, getting the most from textbook reading, etc. Most chemistry classes have help sessions and tutoring. ALL instructors are available for assistance BUT you must come prepared with questions, your notes and the chapters already read (i.e. the student must also fulfill their responsibilities). ALL instructors are here to help you succeed.

• Is it clear whether your major is a health science major? This means many science courses. So, seek help and resources as soon as possible if needed.

• Is it clear there is math in your major? If you are uncomfortable with math skills, seek help, complete all practice problems, ask questions. Math skills are not only important to get through the degree, but are important in most careers available to dietetics majors.

• Did your advisor discuss success in college? Success in college is the same as success in high school---a strong academic performance, involvement in extra-curricular activities (i.e. volunteer activities on campus and in the community) and job experience. Get to know your instructors as they will be writing references for you some day.

• Did you take an introduction to major course during the first year? This provides guidance for your success at UWSP.

• Did your advisor talk about joining our HPHD student organizations? This is a great volunteer opportunity, experience in a professional organization and great way to get advice and help from others in the major.

The Advising Process

The Peer Advising Center is located in CPS room 216.

Students must bring a copy of their degree progress report and timetable of classes prior to the advising appointment. The degree progress report is to be kept on file with the adviser.

On this report there is a scheduled time to register for your classes. This time is based on the number of credits completed prior to the current semester.

Students are not allowed to register prior to their scheduled date and time, but can register anytime after this.