Volume 1 - Issue 6
April 2011

School of Social Work Changes Application Cycle

The application cycle for admission into the School of Social Work has changed from the fall semester of entry to the spring/summer prior to entry. The change is in effect for students seeking entry to the School of Social Work for the Fall 2011 (or later). Students will be asked to submit their application materials prior to entry to ensure admission eligibility prior to the fall start. Applications are accepted for fall semester entry only, there is no entry to the program in winter semester. For 2011, students will have an early consideration deadline of May 27, 2011 to submit materials. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through August 19, 2011. Any students with questions about their eligibility should be directed to the CCPS-UAC. MORE INFORMATION

Express Advising for First Year Students

 CCPS-UAC staff will hold an Express Advising Session designed for first-year CCPS students who have not yet met with an academic advisor to assist them with the advanced registration process.  During this session advising staff will be on hand to assist with reviewing myPath, registering for courses, and answering questions. The session will be held in a computer lab so students may register for courses onsite with an advisor available to assist with any issues or questions that may arise.  Students will be asked to follow up with an appointment for more formal academic planning at a later date. MORE INFORMATION

GRCC Students invited to Info Session

In line with President Haas' goals to improve transfer partnerships with local community colleges the CCPS-UAC has been working with GVSU's admissions office to coordinate an advising and information session for GRCC students interested in transferring into the School of Social Work. This session will provide prospective students with information about the secondary admission requirements of the program, as well as introduce prospective students to faculty and current students in the program to explore interests and learn more about the program and career options. MORE INFORMATION

Amy Burns to be published in the NACADA Journal

Amy M. Burns, a Graduate Assistant Advisor in the CCPS-UAC has had a book review accepted for publication in the National Academic Advising Association's Journal. The book review will appear in the upcoming printed copy of the journal to arrive in member's mail boxes soon! Congratulations to Amy! MORE INFORMATION

In the Spotlight

STUDY BUDDY ~ The Student Academic Success Center provides a secure way for GVSU students to connect with each other to form independent study groups for any course. Students interested in finding a study buddy should be directed to the Study Buddy website to log-in and provide contact information and what course they would like to study for. When a match is made, students are encouraged to meet for the first time in 201 STU or another public-place. MORE INFORMATION