Are you ready to schedule courses for the spring semester? This post includes some great tips and reminders that might help first-year students with the scheduling process, including how to schedule courses, what to do when courses are full, and how to find courses to fulfill specific requirements.
To schedule courses:
- Find out your first day to register by checking the first page of your degree audit or by consulting the Registration Timetable.
- If you have not yet met with your adviser to discuss the courses you would like to add for the Spring 2013 semester, please consult the Recommended Academic Plan for your intended major before scheduling. It is still recommended that you schedule an appointment with your adviser to discuss your course schedule prior to the end of this semester.
- Use the Schedule of Courses to select the courses you prefer.
- On or after your first day to register, use the Registration and Drop/Add Instructions and Registration Tips.
- After you complete registration, check the “Student Schedule” on eLion to verify your course selections. For important dates and deadlines for the spring semester, refer to the Academic Calendar.
- For a quick overview of how to register for courses, please refer to the video tutorial below.
- Under degree requirements on the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Studies website, click on any requirement listed to view courses that qualify under the requirement you chose.
- On the Schedule of Courses, use “Additional Search Criteria” to choose a specific type of requirement, such as General Education Requirements, Writing Intensive Courses, U.S. Cultures, International Cultures, and Other Cultures. The search will display courses that meet the specific criteria you selected.
To add a course that is full:
At this point in the semester, you will find that many spring courses are already full. Don’t worry; there are steps you can take to add a course that is full. A list of tips to schedule a full course can be found at http://www.psu.edu/dus/dus101/classful.htm.
For more information and additional help regarding the registration process, please visit: http://www.psu.edu/dus/handbook/register.html.
Happy Scheduling!