Dreading the logistics-filled prospect of mapping out your classes for the upcoming semester? Eagerly poring over the course guide to procrastinate writing a paper? Whatever your stance toward scheduling may be, here are some things to keep in mind while planning your next class schedule.
Important Dates to Know for Spring/Summer '15 term and Fall '15 term:
March 25: Backpacking opens
April 1-3: Graduate registration (by appointment)
April 6-21: Undergraduate registration (by appointment)
Questions to Ask Yourself
Have you gone through your audit checklist with an advisor, to make sure you are on track for your degree?
Will your planned course load be feasible, when you account for extracurricular activities and work?
Does the number of credit hours actually reflect the number of hours you will spend in class and working outside of class?
Did you include lab and discussion sections in your plan?
Did you leave time for meals, exercise, and sleep?
Do your classes satisfy any prerequisites, degree requirements, or graduate school admission requirements?
When will the course will be offered next, in case it does not fit into your schedule now?
Will the locations of classes allow you to arrive on time?
Do you feel a sense of purpose in your current plan of study, or is it time to explore new interests?
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Contributed by Marissa Nazareno