What Should I Be Doing This Year?
Here you will find checklists for academic advising matters and assorted paperwork that should be taken seen to each semester you are at Lehman. Check whether you're on track with your academic progress, long-range academic planning, and career preparation.
- Freshman (0-30 credits)
- Sophomore (31-60 credits)
- Junior (61-90 credits)
- Senior (91 or more credits)
- Transfer Students
- Second Degree Students
Freshman (0 - 30 credits)
Have you:
- Submitted your proof of immunization to the Student Health Center, T3 Building, Room 118?
- Submitted your residency papers (if needed)?
- Attended freshman orientation?
- Regularly attended your freshman seminar? (For full-time, day-time students)
- Obtained your placement in English Composition, math, and foreign language courses?
- Worked on a Long Range Academic Plan (LRAP) with an Academic Advisor in (Shuster Hall, Room 280)?
- Started taking writing-intensive courses?
- Passed the CUNY/ACT Reading and Writing Tests and the CUNY/ACT Compass MathTest?
- Considered possible majors and researched their requirements?
- Visited Career Services, Shuster Hall, Room 254, to explore the link between your classes and possible careers?
- Explored the activities of the Campus Life Office, Student Life Building, Room 222 (clubs and student government)?
Other questions to consider:
- Are you doing well in your classes?
- Are you doing poorly in your classes?
- If you are receiving financial aid, have you seen a Financial Aid Counselor in Shuster Hall, Room 136?
Sophomore (31 - 60 credits)
Have you:
- Completed or made significant progress on your general education requirements?
- Made significant progress or completed your English Composition, math and foreign language courses?
- Visited an Academic Adviser in Shuster Hall, Room 280 every semester?
- Taken your third writing-intensive courses?
- Considered possible majors and minors and researched their requirements? Met with a faculty adviser in the major(s) and minor(s) that interest you? Declared your major (and minor?) in the Registrar's Office, Shuster 106?
- Visited Career Services, Shuster Hall, Room 254, to explore the link between your classes and possible careers?
- Visited Career Services, Shuster Hall, Room 254, to plan an internship?
- Considered joining the Study Abroad Program, Carman Hall, Room 337, in your junior or senior year?
- Explored the activities of the Campus Life Office, Student Life Building, Room 222 (clubs and student government)?
Other questions to consider:
- Are you doing well in your classes?
- Are you doing poorly in your classes?
- If you are receiving financial aid, have you seen a Financial Aid Counselor in Shuster 136?
Junior (61 - 90 credits)
Have you:
- Taken your LEH 300 and LEH 301 courses?
- Completed or made significant progress on your other general education requirements?
- Visited an Academic Adviser in Shuster 280 every semester?
- Taken your third writing-intensive courses?
- Met with a faculty adviser in the major(s) and minor(s) that interest you and filed your Declaration of Major and Minor form in the Registrar’s Office, Shuster Hall, Room 106?
- Visited Career Services, Shuster Hall, Room 254, to explore the link between your major and possible careers?
- Visited Career Services, Shuster Hall, Room 254, to plan an internship?
- Considered joining the Study Abroad Program, Carman 337, in your junior or senior year?
- Explored the activities of the Campus Life Office, Student Life Building, Room 222 (clubs and student government)?
Other questions to consider:
- Are you doing well in your classes?
- Are you doing poorly in your classes?
- If you are receiving financial aid, have you seen a Financial Aid Counselor in Shuster 136?
Senior(91 or more credits)
Have you:
- Taken your LEH 300 and LEH 301 courses?
- Completed or made significant progress on your other general education requirements?
- Completed your writing-intensive course(s)?
- Visited an Academic Advisor, Shuster 280, to verify that you completed all of your general education requirements?
- Met with a faculty advisor in the major(s) and minor(s) that interest you and filed your Declaration of Major and Minor form in the Registrar’s Office?
- Visited Career Services to plan an internship?
- Visited Career Services for resume and cover letter writing workshops and interview skills workshops?
- Visited Career Services to explore their job listings and get information on job fairs?
- Explored the activities of the Campus Life Office (clubs and student government)?
- Filed for graduation in the Registrar’s Office, Shuster Hall, Room 105, at the beginning of your last semester?
- Contacted the Lehman Alumni Association about membership and benefits?
Other questions to consider:
- Are you doing well in your classes?
- Are you doing poorly in your classes?
- If you are receiving financial aid, have you seen a Financial Aid Counselor in Shuster Hall, Room 136?
Transfer Students
Have you:
- Had all transcripts from your previous school(s) sent to the Admissions Office, Shuster Hall, Room 161?
- Submitted your proof of immunization to the Student Health Center, T3 Building, Room 118?
- Submitted your residency papers (if needed) to the Admissions office, Shuster Hall, Room 161?
- Met with a faculty advisor in the major(s) and minor(s) that interest you and filed your Declaration of Major and Minor form in the Registrar’s Office, Shuster Hall, Room 106?
- Visited an Academic Adviser in Shuster 280 to find out how your transfer credits fit into your general education requirements?
- Visited faculty advisors to find out how your transfer credits will fit into your major (and minor, if needed) requirements?
- Returned your Transfer Credit Evaluation form to the Transfer Credit Evaluation Office, in Shuster Hall, Room 152?
Other questions to consider:
- Are you doing well in your classes?
- Are you doing poorly in your classes?
- If you are receiving financial aid, have you seen a Financial Aid Counselor in Shuster Hall, Room 136?
Second Degree Students
Have you:
- Had all transcripts from your previous school(s) sent to the Admissions Office, Shuster Hall, Room 161?
- Submitted your proof of immunization to the Student Health Center, T3 Building, Room 118?
- Submitted your residency papers (if needed) to the Admissions office, Shuster Hlal, Room 161?
- Met with a faculty adviser in the program that interests you and received a contract outlining all the major courses you must pass in order to receive your degree?
- Consulted the English Composition Office, Carman Hall, Room 339, regarding the English Composition requirement? (for students who did not earn their first bachelor’s degrees at Lehman)
- Filed a copy of your contract in Academic Advisement, Shuster Hall, Room 280, and the Registrar’s Office (Shuster Hall, Room 106)?
- Returned your Transfer Credit Evaluation form to the Admissions Office in Shuster Hall, Room 161?
Other questions to consider:
- Are you doing well in your classes?
- Are you doing poorly in your classes?
- If you are receiving financial aid, have you seen a Financial Aid Counselor in Shuster Hall, Room 136?
Last modified: May 18, 2012
