Seniors: Finish Strong

Items to be completed

	Complete at least 135 college-level credits and UCOR and UFDN 3000 to stay on track academically.
	Know your major's requirements by checking with your academic advisor and your major's entry in the Undergraduate Catalog.
	Arrange an internship to gain real-life experience in your major or academic interest.
	Explore study abroad options to gain in-depth exposure to a foreign culture, language, and literature, and in some cases, fulfill major requirements.
	Develop career goals with the help of the Center for Career and Calling and/or Career Rookie videos.
	Participate in your graduation events -- Convocation, Ivy Cutting, Baccalaureate, and Commencement.

Other things to consider

• Check out the campus calendars for important campus dates, both academic and events.
• Know your final exams schedule early so you can be prepared.
• Select a faculty advisor within your major by logging into Banner >> Student Menu >> Academic Process >> Change Advisor. After selecting your department of interest (this does not change your major), choose one of the available faculty advisors.
• Get involved with service opportunities through the John Perkins Center and University Ministries.
• Explore vocation and career options through the Center for Career and Calling.
• Once available, get information about summer school, if you intend to take SPU courses during the summer. Learn how to transfer course credits to SPU if you take summer courses elsewhere.
• Stay informed by regularly checking your email and the student e-newsletter Loopy.