FRESHMAN YEAR

Academic

• Take all credit by exam test you might have a chance of passing.
• Meet with academic advisor to plan first-year courses.
• Look for courses that might be fun or might lead to a major or minor.
• Ask peer advisors and fellow students to recommend classes and instructors.

Career/Personal

• Ask yourself what knowledge, skills, and abilities you hope to obtain through a college education.
• Meet with adacemic and career advisors to discuss career goals.
• Visit the campus activities office to discover the hundreds of student organizations you can join.
• Use the services of the Career Center to explore your interests and abilities.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Academic

• Meet with academic advisor to assess performance and plan second and third year courses.
• Attend guest lectures and colloquia.
• Look into requirements for honors programs or courses.
• Think about minors and double majors.
• Start major requirement courses.

Career/Personal

• Select a major consistent with your ambitions and goals.
• Look up job titles and requirements in the Career Center or PCL Reference Room.
• Join a campus organization related to your chosen major and/or career.
• Look into foreign exchange programs.
• Start your resume.
• Attend job fairs and graduate or professional school workshops.
• Do volunteer work or part-time work related to your major or career interests.

JUNIOR YEAR

Academic

• Apply for a preliminary degree check.
• Meet with advisor to reassess performance, choice of major, and strategies.
• Apply for special honors courses.
• Work with faculty on research and/or independent study.
• Join major-oriented student groups, honor's societies, or professional organizations.
• Attend guest lectures and colloquia.

Career/Personal

• Take a leadership role in campus organizations.
• Establish rapport with professors for recommendations later.
• Update your resume.
• Get elective course credit for research experience (PSY 357), or volunteer work (HMN 101, EDP 369K).
• Send for graduate or professional school information and applications.
• Prepare for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc.
• Register with the Liberal Arts Career Services.

SENIOR YEAR

Academic

• Complete major work.
• Apply for final degree check and delcare intent to graduate.

Career/Personal

• Ask your college placement/career office about scheduling interviews with recruiters.
• Look for grants, fellowships, and scholarships, for graduate school, at the PCL, Hogg Foundation, or Graduate Studies Office.
• Take exams and speical tests for graduate or professional school.
• Ask professors for letters of recommendation.
• Complete applications.
• Prepare for professional school or employment interviews.
• Have resume professionaly printed.
• Attend regional meeting of professional organization to meet others in your field.

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