Preregistration Guide
 

What is preregistration?

Preregistration is the process of registering for courses for the following semester.  In the spring you would also preregister for summer classes.  You must meet with your advisor and get his or her signature before you will be allowed to register for classes.

How do I prepare for preregistration?

You should be familiar with the requirements for you  major(s), minor(s), and any certificates you are attempting to complete.  Details on these requirements are to be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin.  In addition to the online version, you can get a paper copy at the registrar.  

You should be aware of which requirements you have met and which you still need to complete.  Check Campus Cruiser (look for Program Evaluation) for a list of what still needs to be done.  Caution -- Campus Cruiser makes mistakes in assigning courses to requirement slots.  Check with your advisor if you think such a mistake exists in your records.  

Sit at the computer with the Undergraduate Bulletin and a copy of your most recent Program Evaluation, and find the "Search for Classes" link in Campus Cruiser.  Search for classes in the appropriate semester and discipline (e.g., Fall 2006, psychology).  

Pay attention to course descriptions in the Undergraduate Bulletin (all courses except new ones should have one).  In addition to a general summary of the course, the course descriptions will indicate exceptions to requirement fulfillments (e.g., "May not be used to satisfy the social science general education requirement.") prerequisites (what courses you need to take before you can take this one), corequisites (what courses you need to take with this one), number of credit hours, and other essential details.  

Note that all of the courses in the Undergraduate Bulletin are not offered every semester.  Only those courses shown on Campus Cruiser are available for that semester.  

Handy hint -- Before you choose your class list research the classes and professors with your friends.  They have valuable information that your advisor might not know.

Pencil in a schedule of courses using a week grid of days and hours based on what you find on Campus Cruiser.  Try to find alternates for each class in case you get shut out of one.  If you have any questions write them down and bring them with you to your advisor appointment. 

Make an appointment with your advisor for sometime in the two weeks prior to the date you need to register.  Your advisor should have a signup sheet on his or her door for this purpose.

Don't miss your appointment or "blow off" preregistration, you run the risk of getting closed out of courses.