Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance August 24 Classes begin August 31 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature September 1 - Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Fall 2015 -Begin $25 course late drop fee -Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature September 6 Last day to drop classes without ‘W’ notation on transcript September 7 Any classes dropped as of today will receive a notation of “W” on transcript September 9 Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Spring 2015 application. Change of Major Form closes at 12 PM. September 15 Last day to add units before $250 late fee. September 20 Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) October 16 Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, need a petition for the Dean’s signature November 1 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess December 9 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA December 10 Reading Day December 11-17 Final Exams SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
SGPP Program Fees
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SGPP Travel Funding Stipend
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Fall 2015 Graduation
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Reminder
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SGPP Events
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Internship Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunity
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Job Opportunities
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Scholarship Opportunities
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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SGPP Program Fees School of Government and Public Policy Program Fees Please note that Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science and Public Management and Policy majors in junior and senior standing, 60 Units, in SGPP a $450 program fee will be assessed each fall and spring semester until graduation. SGPP Law majors in junior and senior standing are charged a $900 program fee each fall and spring semester until graduation. Program fees are used for programs that provide student resources and experiences, including but not limited to: academic advising, scholarships, professional skill development, expanded internship opportunities, career networking, speaker series, and seminars. All program fee activities are reviewed and approved by our Student Governance Board. For more information please go to http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/sgpp-program-fees.
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Fall 2015 Graduation
GRADUATING IN December 2015? APPLY NOW TO AVOID THE LATE FEE!
If you are graduating this December you must apply for degree candidacy by September 1! Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, can be found on our degree check page.
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Reminder Dear Juniors and Seniors,
We have partnered with Career Services to give our junior and senior majors access to Wildcat Joblink. Wildcat JobLink is a state-of-the-art career management tool, offering UA students access to jobs, internships, and a range of other services including campus interviewing and resume referrals.
To access JobLink, please visit the Career Services website at https:// www.career.arizona.edu/joblink. All you need is your NETID and password to login and take advantage of these great services.
Why is SGPP only funding juniors and seniors to have access to JobLink? The funding comes from SGPP Program Fees, which only our junior and senior majors pay. If you are a freshman or sophomore, you are welcome to register and pay the annual $5 fee out of pocket. Visit https:// www.career.arizona.edu/joblink to register.
I will be a junior at the end of the current semester. When can I have access? SGPP will be requesting access for any students who have reached 60+ credits each semester after the census date (the 21st day of the semester). So, if you will have 60+ completed credits at the end of this semester, you will be granted access next semester after the census date. If you have any questions, please email ahackett@email.arizona.edu. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
SGPP Events
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Internship Opportunities Internship Opportunities! Check out the SGPP Internships page for an updated comprehensive list of all local and regional internships, such as:
Central Intelligence Agency Summer 2016 & 2017
The Heritage Foundation Spring 2016 (paid)
Pima County Attorney's Office Community Justice Board: Download Flyer | Download Application. Pima County Superior Court Pretrial Services Spring 2016 application information (unpaid) Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce
Contact information, internship description, instructions on how to enroll, and more! The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Volunteer Opportunity
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Job Opportunities Jobs with Impact Make Your Impact for Our Environment, Our Democracy and Our Future If you are interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money’s influence over our democracy and other issues that matter to our future, consider a job with Impact. Impact is a nonprofit that runs action campaigns. We work in states where we can win positive change for our environment, our democracy and our future. Impact is now accepting applications to join our team in August 2016! We also have immediate positions available. Our priority application deadline is September 27th. If you aren’t graduating this year, you can also make a big difference and gain experience through an internship with Impact. You can learn more by visiting our table on the UA Mall on Tuesday, September 22 from 10am-2pm, or apply on our website. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Job Opportunities
Learn more at http://att.jobs/b2b
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Scholarship Opportunities Magellan Circle Scholarship available via Scholarship Universe The Magellan Scholarship is a $500 scholarship that is awarded to nearly 70 students each academic year. Based on their interests and field(s) of study, students recieve a scholarship are paired with a mentor (also called a patron). Scholarship recipients attend a breakfast on Reading Day where they meet their patron. The idea is that through this relationships students are able to connect with influential individuals in their field. Students are eligible for this scholarship if they are an SBS student and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Unfortunately, part-time and international students are not eligible. The application is open on Scholarship Universe until September 23rd. To apply, students must submit: A brief written statement Letter of rec Resume Unofficial transcripts Current FAFSA For more information: http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/book/ magellan-scholarship-application-information Apply at Scholarship Universe. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
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Announcements Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Workshop The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study, as appropriate to the individual. For those students seeking professional assistance, one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn, Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting. Mr. Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback. There are three components to this workshop. 1. Practice tests: The course begins with a GRE practice test administered under simulated test conditions. Scores will be analyzed to determine areas of strength and weakness for each participant. One additional practice test will be taken in class, and another will be taken at home to familiarize students with the GRE's computer format. 2. Group instruction: Test-taking strategies for the quantitative, verbal and writing sections of the GRE will be covered along with time management, stress/anxiety and other topics relating to test performance. Timed sections will be administered to assess individual strengths/weaknesses and to improve pacing. 3. Extra help from the instructor: The instructor, Michael Flynn, is Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting and former admissions committee member at Harvard University and the UCSD School of Medicine. Extra help will be available during and after the workshop. Dates The Fall 2015 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days, as noted below. As new material is presented in each class, students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop. The workshop is held on the UA campus. · Saturday, September 19, 9am - 5pm · Sunday, September 20, 9am - 1pm · Saturday, October 17, 9am - 5pm · Sunday, October 18, 9am - 1pm Cost The cost of the workshop is $300, which includes all instruction, a GRE practice book and extra help both during and after the workshop. Registration To request a seat, please contact Michael Flynn by email: gradpros@gmail.com. In addition to your full name and phone number, please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE: · Current UA students: indicate your year in school (junior, senior, graduate student, etc) and expected GRE test date. Note: you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop. · UA alumni: indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date. · UA staff: indicate your title, department, and expected GRE test date. · Community members: indicate your expected GRE test date. Class size is limited and registration is prioritized in the order indicated above. Additional Information Additional questions may be directed to Stephanie Adamson in the UA Graduate College. Please refer to the UA Testing Office for general information about the GRE. The Think Tank also offers GRE preparation services. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
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Academic Advising Academic Advising Info To see your Academic Advisor click here
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