Registration for Spring 2009

1. What’s “registration”?

·         Registration is the time when you, with your advisor’s help, pick your next semester’s schedule.

2. Who’s my advisor?
   • Your Core 112 instructor is still your advisor.
   • In Spring 2009, you’ll switch to a permanent advisor, someone who teaches in a field you’d like to study.

3. Has advising changed?
   • No. You’ll still have an advisor; you still should meet with your advisor to discuss your program. 
   • Your advisor will help you plan your Spring 09 schedule.

4. Has registration changed?
   • Yes! We’ve gone electric!
   • All the old multi-form, multi-signature paperwork is gone!
   • Starting now, all registration will be done electronically.
   • Your “Portal” is your MyQueens Account.
   • Notice that your MyQueens account will let you do everything you need to do about your schedule – find courses, check your grades, get e-mail from your instructors, and so on.
   • So when you register, you’ll actually register through your MyQueens account, with your advisor’s help.

5. So – what do I have to do?
   • Plan your Spring 09 program!
   • Remember, you’re responsible for your program! Your advisor will give the best advice possible, but ultimately it’s up to you to plan a good program.
   • Work through “MyQueens” – look for the Spring 09 course listings (they’ll be posted soon); notice that you can hunt for courses in particular departments, courses that meet at specific times, and so on.

6. How many courses should I take?
   • 4 – 5 courses.
   • Remember: 12+ hours to be a full-time student

                          Maximum of 18 for a “normal load”

                                            Ideal pace is roughly 15 hours/semester – 30 hours/year

7. Which courses should I take?

·         Your schedule will probably look something like this:

Core 122

Engl 120

GenEd: language; math; science; arts

Major course (maybe the “intro.” to your major)

Elective

PE

8.   When do I register?

·         Here’s the registration schedule:

10 Nov – Open to Seniors

                        12 Nov – Open to Juniors & Seniors

                                    17 Nov – Open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

                                                19 Nov – Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

·         Make an appointment with your advisor – your advisor will have a sign-up sheet on his or her office door.

·         Make sure you bring you’re My Queens log-in information

·         Freshmen: Sign-up beginning 19 November.

·         Ask your Peer Leader for help getting ready.