The initiative for planning your academic schedule is up to you. Campus advisors personnel are best able to assist you after you have done some planning on your own. The Academic Advising Center suggests that you use a three-step process in planning your program each semester.

1. Understand . . . the General Education, major and graduation requirements you must satisfy. This information can be read in advising sheets handed out by major departments, in pertinent sections of the Catalog or click here for requirements. Understanding these requirements will make it easier for you to select courses (and alternates) so you will be more successful in getting classes when you register through CASPER.

2. Consider. . . the number and kinds of courses you can handle and how, given the other demands on your time and energy, they should be scheduled by days and times. Each course you select will apply to one or more of the following categories: General Education, Major, Electives (or Minor).

3. Discuss . . . your tentative course selections with an advisor in your major and the Academic Advising Center. Another person’s opinions can be quite useful in helping you finalize your program.