May 2007

Counselor's Update

UW-Fond du Lac Art Department Shares Exciting News!
John Scotello, Associate Professor of Art at UW-Fond du Lac, has proudly announced exciting news about his UW-Fond du Lac art students transferring this fall to continue progress on their bachelor’s degree.

One hundred percent of the students have been accepted into the art program of their choice. Programs include Viterbo University in LaCrosse, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pratt Institute in New York.

The majority of the transferring art students have been awarded scholarships varying from $500-$5,000 upon transfer to their four year institution. Based on the quality of the art program at UW-Fond du Lac and the students who come through it, Viterbo has offered all art students at UW-Fond du Lac an automatic transfer opportunity to attend that school to further their education in art with the potential for scholarships ranging from $1,000-$7,000 annually, the amount dependent on student academic achievement.

Summer Registration
Registration for summer classes began on March 1st. There are 3 week, 6 week, and 8 week courses available throughout the summer. Some of the summer classes begin as of Monday, May 21st. You can view the list of summer classes online at http://www.uwc.edu/courses/campus.asp?campus=FDL. 

Thanks to those of you working with Summer Bridge students for the reminders about placement tests and registration you have provided your students. The Bridge students have been especially responsive with their “contracts,” placement tests, and appointments for registration this year. If you know of any still “hanging out there,” please don’t hesitate to prompt them to follow through with us!

Reminder of Summer Orientation/Exploration and Advising/Registration Sessions
Summer Orientation/Exploration and Advising/Registration sessions have been scheduled for new students admitted for fall 2007.

If your student has not made a reservation for the summer Orientation/Exploration and Advising/Registration programs, please encourage them to do so as soon as possible.
THE RESERVATION CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT: WWW.FDL.UWC.EDU/ORIENTATION

Youth Options Orientation/Registration August 14
An Orientation/Registration session will be held on Tuesday August 14, 2007 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for new Youth Options students taking courses this fall.

Returning Youth Options students have the opportunity to register as continuing students any time after May 1, 2007.

Further information regarding the Orientation/Registration session will be mailed to students prior to the start of fall semester.

University of Wisconsin Institutions: Areas of Excellence
At our recent luncheon for high school counselors a question arose as to how to appropriately direct your students to the best UW baccalaureate college for the specific career of their choice.

I would like to emphasize that a very good bachelor’s degree can be earned in any field offered by each college. But each of our great colleges has become known for particular areas of excellence. What follows is a basic chart to be used in conjunction with the UW Help publication on the University of Wisconsin System WWW.UWHELP.WISCONSIN.EDU .

ACT Exam Preparation Course
The second five week ACT Exam Preparation Course offered at UW-Fond du Lac began on Saturday, May 5th with a light attendance. Enrollment numbers between the two classes offered this spring and additional factors will be reviewed by Student Services and Continuing Education to determine if and when future classes will be offered.

It is Still Not Too Late to Apply!
Just a reminder for those students who are interested in attending UW-Fond du Lac this coming fall but have not yet applied… It is not too late! Applications are still being accepted for Fall 2007. The application process is simple and consists of the following three steps:

1. Apply on-line at www.apply.wisconsin.edu
2. Pay the $35 application fee (via online or check) to UW-Fond du Lac
3. Send official copy of high school transcripts to UW-Fond du Lac

UW-Fond du Lac students performed during the recent Cabaret Dinner & Show held at UW-Fond du Lac on April 28.

Contact Us:

UW-Fond du Lac

400 University Drive

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Phone:

Student Services-

920-929-3606

Fax:

929-929-7640

E-mail Student Services:

Dr. Linda Reiss, Assistant Campus Dean for Student Services

linda.reiss@uwc.edu

Angie Birschbach, Student Services Coordinator

angie.birschbach@uwc.edu 

Jackie Morgan, Returning Adult Advisor

jackie.morgan@uwc.edu

Placement Test Dates

UW-Fond du Lac Online Calendar of Events

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