2008 Woodie Awards
Picking the correct Classes
It's your last semester and you can't WAIT to get your degree
Michelle Chisolm
Issue date: 6/25/08 Section: News
It's your last semester and you can't WAIT to get your degree, Oh but wait! The registrar's office let's you know that you need to take one, two, THREE more classes in order to graduate! So much for advisement. There have been many students who experience this setback of staying an extra semester. So how do we avoid the words of devastation "You're not able to graduate this semester?" Here are a few courtesy reminders:
Don't take the bare minimum!
• Taking 12 hours every semester just so you can have time to party is so not what's in. Make sure you are taking at least 14-15 hours every semester. This will help shorten your time span so you won't spend six years on a four-year degree program.
Stay on track!
• Course catalogs are revised and reprinted every three years. Note: follow the catalog in which you entered school, it will be a lot easier. It is important to obtain a catalog and familiarize yourself with the appropriate grid degree for your major. Do not get sidetrack with 'updated' grids that come out every year because there can have false technicalities.
Become familiar with your major's department!
• Introduce yourself to any professor that is in your field of concentration. Different professors are not only good for networking but can give information on classes that may or may not be offered in later semesters.
Know what your advisor looks like!
• It is good to talk with your advisor every semester. They're usually the persons who receive the latest information on changes of scheduled classes because they of course are responsibility is to ADVISE US.
And if all fails…. YOU CAN ADVISE YOURSELF
• Keep yourself informed on anything new or updated. Know your grid inside out. Advisers are there to help, not give a schedule out to you. Take time to look at your major grid and map out a timeline for your future semesters. Remember what classes to take to graduate and don't take unnecessary classes, thinking it will boost your g.p.a- it will prolong your graduation.
Don't take the bare minimum!
• Taking 12 hours every semester just so you can have time to party is so not what's in. Make sure you are taking at least 14-15 hours every semester. This will help shorten your time span so you won't spend six years on a four-year degree program.
Stay on track!
• Course catalogs are revised and reprinted every three years. Note: follow the catalog in which you entered school, it will be a lot easier. It is important to obtain a catalog and familiarize yourself with the appropriate grid degree for your major. Do not get sidetrack with 'updated' grids that come out every year because there can have false technicalities.
Become familiar with your major's department!
• Introduce yourself to any professor that is in your field of concentration. Different professors are not only good for networking but can give information on classes that may or may not be offered in later semesters.
Know what your advisor looks like!
• It is good to talk with your advisor every semester. They're usually the persons who receive the latest information on changes of scheduled classes because they of course are responsibility is to ADVISE US.
And if all fails…. YOU CAN ADVISE YOURSELF
• Keep yourself informed on anything new or updated. Know your grid inside out. Advisers are there to help, not give a schedule out to you. Take time to look at your major grid and map out a timeline for your future semesters. Remember what classes to take to graduate and don't take unnecessary classes, thinking it will boost your g.p.a- it will prolong your graduation.
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