FIRST YEAR & TRANSFER STUDENT REGISTRATION
FOR FALL 2011
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 &
26, 2011
Thursday:
10:30 – 12:00 Group Advising Sessions
Meet in
small groups with your academic adviser to discuss academic program
requirements and opportunities for study in the first year, and to schedule an
individual advising session.
12:00 – 5:00 Individual Advising Sessions
Meet
one-on-one with your academic adviser to review your academic history and
interests and to develop a program of study for the fall term.
Friday:
9:00
– 10:30 Individual
Advising Sessions
Faculty
advisers will be in their offices for additional meetings to review course
selection for the fall term.
10:45 – 12:30 Course Consultation
Faculty will
be available in classrooms to meet with students who have questions about
courses or programs. See map for locations.
1:30 – 3:30 Registration for the Fall
2011 semester.
Faculty will be available in classrooms
to sign registration cards. See map for
locations.
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UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, COURSES CARRY FOUR CREDITS.
A standard course load is
16 credits (four 4-credit courses, or the equivalent) per semester. First-year
and transfer students may register for no more than 18 credits in their first
semester. Returning students with a 3.6
average or better may petition to enroll in more than 18 credits. There is an
additional charge for every credit over 20. Contact Students Accounts
concerning charges for auditing classes.
COURSE LEVEL DESIGNATIONS:
100
level courses
Most
100 level courses are open to all students without prerequisite. However, some
of these courses do require some background in the subject or, in the case of
introductory photography, writing, and studio art courses, the submission of a
portfolio. Check individual course descriptions for details.
200
level courses
Many
200 level courses are also open to all students without prerequisite. However,
in some programs there are strict prerequisites, and the courses are only open
to students with Sophomore standing or higher. Check
individual course descriptions for details.
300
and 400 level courses
Most
300 and 400 level courses have stated pre-requisites, and are open only to
students who have a background in the subject.
The classes are limited to an enrollment of 15 students; Upper College
Seminars for moderated students meet once per week.
v Prior to the start of course registration have a list
of courses you wish to take, as well as a list of alternatives in case you are
not able to get into your first choices.
v You
must be financially clear in order register.
If you are not clear please go to the Office of Student Accounts.
v Students will be billed for
every credit over 20. The equivalent of 4 credits may be audited at no charge, audits in excess of 4 credits will be billed. See
Students Accounts for specifics.
v Prior to registration,
collect any forms you may need from the Office of the Registrar,
Irregular Program Form: needed if you wish
to register for more than 18 credits (you must have a B average or above),
or if you intend to be a part-time student.
Independent
Study Proposal: independent studies differ from tutorials because the
research and writing is done almost entirely on your own. Executive Committee
approval and a faculty sponsor are required.
Change
of Adviser Form: Obtain the
signature of the new adviser on the change of adviser form.
v Advisers will receive a list of their advisees’ courses
for approval. If approved the adviser will sign and return the form to the
Registrar.
If there are problems with registration you should talk
to one of the following people:
Registrar: Peter Gadsby,
Dean of Studies: David Shein,
Director of Academic Advising: Jennifer Triplett,
Associate Registrar: Diane Smith,
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