As the end of the semester approaches, one obstacle looms high above final exams, papers and presentations as a source of stress for those of us not graduating in December -Ã registering for next semester’s batch of courses.
Whether or not you have selected your spring classes yet, Ed Board would like to offer some helpful tips on making the best possible schedule for yourself.
First of all, keep in mind that no course selection can occur if you have any holds on your account. For those who are unfamiliar with holds, they are the university’s way of weeding out students who are unable to pay their full tuition in one lump sum in August.
Ed Board encourages all students to check their Access accounts for holds well in advance of their scheduled enrollment appointment.
Next, remember that 8 a.m. classes are not the end of the world.
Each summer, soccer moms from across the country rush to get their college-bound kiddos signed up for the very first AARO session. These parents are hell-bent on the incorrect notion that the earlier they get their darling first-years through orientation and academic advising, the better chance their students will have of avoiding early-morning classes.
News flash -Ã 8 a.m.’s were likely a part of high school, and you will surely be asked to rise early in any profession you enter. So, what’s so bad about getting up at 8 a.m. in college? Absolutely nothing, so don’t let the fear of getting up early divert you from some cool classes offered at that time.
Ed Board would also like to encourage students to keep the following cliche in mind when selecting spring courses: Step outside of your comfort zone.
That is, don’t sign up for a course that doesn’t interest you just because 11 of your sorori – oops, we mean – friends are taking it. At the same time, don’t be afraid to sign up for an interesting class just because you’re the only member of your frater – oops, sorry – group of friends taking it.
Put simply, it’s okay to be in a class and not know anybody. Keep in mind that at one point in recent history, you were a first-year at a university where you knew little to no people.
Finally, Ed Board would like to wish everyone the best of luck when registering for classes online. But, remember that it is mandatory to meet with your academic adviser before completing any enrollment action. Because if you don’t – well, to be honest, you’ll still get your classes and the university won’t ever know the difference.
