What are these "deficiencies" you speak of?

Last week Baylor professors studied their gradesheets and identified students whose academic performance has placed them in jeopardy of failing a class. Perhaps you received an email notice that you have missing assignments, low test grades, or poor attendance. Or, maybe you have a friend who finds himself in this situation. What to do? The first, best approach is to go straightway to the professor. See if it is permissible to turn in late assignments. Review your exams to find out where your preparation was inadequate. Ask your professor or an academic mentor to help you plan a strategy for the rest of the semester to get yourself back on track. You can get ideas for a grade recovery plan on the Success Center website, or by dropping by the Academic Support Programs office in the basement of the Sid Richardson Building. And, don't forget that the last day to drop a class with a passing grade assigned is Tuesday, October 20. Beginning on the 21st, all dropped classes will carry a grade of DF and will count into your GPA.

Need to Know Advising Information

Who is Your Academic Advisor?
Your specific advising areas are listed for you. Log into BearWeb – www.baylor.edu/bearweb <http://www.baylor.edu/bearweb> >Student Services and Financial Aid > Advisement > Advisement Contact Information to verify that your major is listed correctly, determine if advising is required, and find your assigned advisor(s). Also, verify that your “educational goal” is correct – premed or any pre-healthcare field, prelaw, etc.

Verify Your Major
It is very important that your major is correct so that your assigned advisor(s) will also be correct. If you need to update your major, go to this link: http://www.baylor.edu/advising > Academic Goals > Changing Majors/Minor/Program and follow the change of major procedures. Call Academic Advisement if you need more information at (254) 710 – 7280. Any time you make a change to your major, minor and/or program, refer to BearWeb again to find your new Advisement Contact Information.

Check Your Program
If you need to add or delete participation in one of the following programs or educational goals, please notify the office where you are directed to change your major:Pre-Dental, Pre-Dental Assistant, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Medical, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Law.

When do You Register for Spring Classes?
Find your registration date: http://schedule.baylor.edu > Registering for Classes > Current and Returning Students>Early Registration Schedule If you need additional assistance with any of the information above, send an email to Academic_Advisement_Office@baylor.edu.

Baylor Chamber of Commerce

One of the oldest Baylor student organizations is the Chamber of Commerce. This group of dedicated workers maintain some of Baylor's most cherished traditions. In addition to hosting Parents' Weekend, they organize the Homecoming Parade and the spring playday Diadeloso. But the coolest job they have is caring for Baylor's mascots - Judge Joy Reynolds and Judge Sue Sloan - two black bear sisters affectionately referred to as Joy and Lady, who live on campus. Tune in to an interview with Baylor Chamberman Son Pham as he discusses ways to manage time.

Transfer Student Retreat - It's Not Too Late

If you are interested in reserving your spot for the retreat, stop by New Student Programs, fill out a quick reservation form, and pay $15.00 by the end of the day, Wednesday. If there are any additional questions, please contact me Keane_Tarbell@baylor.edu. This will be an opportunity to meet other transfers and find your place at Baylor.

Win a Contest - Be Famous

Facebook, Your Soul, and Liberal Education

Tonight (9/2) at 7 pm in the Alexander Reading Room of the BDSC - Dean Thomas Hibbs is giving a lecture on "The Unlived Life is Not Worth Examining." Dean Hibbs is an enormously engaging speaker - I guarantee you will find his lecture both thought provoking and entertaining. It's another opportunity for you to remind yourself why you came to Baylor, and to affirm that it was, indeed, a great decision.

Baylor Transfer Council

Bowling Kick-off tonight (9/1/09) in the Bear Cave (basement) of the BDSC - FREE bowling for new transfers