Peer Advising Liaisons
Puzzled?
PALs help put the pieces together!
Printable flyer with PAL information
Why do you need a PAL?
There
will be many times during college you will have questions that need to
be answered, but you may have no idea where to go. The Peer Advising Liaisons
(PALs) are here for that reason and much more. PALs are students just
like you who have been in college for awhile and have asked just
about every question you could imagine. If a PAL doesn't know the answer,
they will know where to refer you. PALs can also offer support when you
feel overwhelmed, frustrated or confused.
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Typical questions for a PAL
1. How do I read my STAR?
2. Why do I have a hold/stop on my record?
3. Who is my advisor?
4. How do I make an appointment with my advisor?
5. How do I drop or add a class?
6. Why won't TitanWeb let me add a class?
7. Can I repeat a class? When?
8. When can I register?
9. Will this class fulfill a requirement?
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PAL services
Problem Solving
Learn how to read STAR, figure out which courses meet general education
requirements, learn about holds/stops, etc.
Registration Information
PALs can give information on how and when to register for classes, how
to repeat
a course, adding/dropping courses, full classes, department and instructor
consent, wait lists and more.
Referral Information
Not sure where to find the answer to your question? PALs will refer you
to the appropriate information sources.
General Information
PALs have a wealth of information on topics ranging from majors, minors,
degrees
and general education requirements to tutoring, career exploration tools
and more.
Support & Encouragement
Sometimes it just helps to talk things out with an experienced college
student
who can listen, support and help you think of creative ways to solve everyday
problems.
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Who is a PAL?
PALs are students just like you. PALs are returning UW Oshkosh
students who care about their fellow students, and are
committed to helping students reach their college goals. PALs are carefully
selected through a formal interview process based on academic criteria,
experience and attitude. Each PAL is required to participate in an extensive
orientation and training program. This means you can rely on PALs to have
the answers to many of your questions!
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