{"id":963,"date":"2019-10-23T18:04:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T18:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=963"},"modified":"2019-12-17T10:35:45","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T14:35:45","slug":"alumni-advice-registering-for-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2019\/10\/23\/alumni-advice-registering-for-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Advice: Registering for Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Class registration is just around the corner, and if you\u2019re anything like I was, you\u2019re planning out your ideal schedule. And if you\u2019re anything like I was as a senior, you\u2019re trying to take the easy way out and finish your last semester with 12 credits of electives.<\/p>\n

Seniors, you might be out of luck here. But everyone else, listen up! There\u2019s a way to make that happen if you just do a little bit of planning now. Follow the three rules I lived by during my time as an undergrad, and you\u2019ll be living your best life come senior year!<\/p>\n

Rule Number One: Plan Ahead<\/h2>\n

Plan out your semesters ahead of time, and I don\u2019t mean just planning one semester at a time. Have a list of your major requirements and core requirements and do your best to map out your years here. (You can find all of that in the Course Catalogue<\/a>.) Having a plan for your academic years as a whole will set you up for success and on-time graduation! Graduating on time saves you money and ensures you aren\u2019t missing your friends as a super-senior.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Aim for at least 15 credits a semester<\/a>. Sure, 12 credits a semester keeps you at full-time status, but it doesn\u2019t actually ensure you graduate on time. Do the math: 120 credits to graduate in 8 semesters (assuming you\u2019re in a four year program.) 12 credits a semester only puts you at 96 credits, missing 24 credits to graduate. 15 credits a semester equals 120 credits. Boom! You\u2019re graduating on time!<\/p>\n

Rule Number Two: Anticipate Obstacles<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019ve just logged into Myslice<\/a> to register for your classes a few minutes before your time starts only to find out that class you really need is full. Now you\u2019re scrambling to find a relevant class to swap in. \u00a0Be prepared for this and keep more than a few core class choices in your cart!<\/p>\n

Work with your advisor if you don\u2019t know how or where to start. They\u2019ll have a good sense of some of the other obstacles you might face, like the petition process. They can help you accomplish rule number one, too! Schedule an appointment in Orange Success on Myslice<\/a> or visit during drop-in hours. But don\u2019t wait till the last minute!<\/p>\n

Rule Number Three: Recognize Your Limits<\/h2>\n

We have a super active student body! So many people are managing school work, clubs, internships, on-campus jobs, social lives and more. I juggled two jobs, an internship, athletics and e-board positions, and I wasn\u2019t even the busiest person I knew!<\/p>\n

What I\u2019m trying to say is that we all have limits, and that\u2019s ok. If 15 credits one semester just doesn\u2019t work for you, try taking 12 credits now and a class over Winterlude<\/a> or Maymester<\/a>! You can also try to take more than 15 credits your first few semesters to help keep your junior and senior year course load lighter in anticipation for your more challenging classes.<\/p>\n

Prioritize what is going to keep your mental health in check, your finances stable and graduation in sight.<\/p>\n

So take it from me. I may be washed up, but hey, I lived it! Taking at least 15 credits a semester helped keep my wallet a little less empty and my last semester open for a ton of opportunities. Plus, I had a great time! I want that for you, too.<\/p>\n

Written by Teagan Peacock \u201918, College of Arts and Sciences<\/p>\n

\"Teagan<\/p>\n

Learn more about taking 15 credits a semester and\u00a015 to Finish<\/a>\u00a0on the Office of First-Year and Transfer website.<\/p>\n

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