<p>Is there a shortage of courses offered to freshmen in Kenyon? When incoming freshmen will be able to register? I am not sure yet what I want to major in, but while looking at the course offering for the next semester on Kenyon's web page, I see that many section of the classes I might be interested in, are already filled. Is it possible that the students will not be able to graduate in 4 years (or less if they have a lot of APs under the belt), because of insufficient cource offerings and inability to fullfil the requirements for major(s)?</p>
<p>The only time a student won’t graduate in 4 years is if they don’t take the normal 4 classes (2 credits) per semester (for a total of 16 credits for graduation). Some AP courses/scores can count toward those 16 credits so you might not always need to take 4 classes per semester. The only kids who matriculated with me in 2003 (I’m a 2007 grad) who didn’t graduate in 4 years either failed classes (which is hard to do if you try, meet with the professor when your struggling, etc.), were lazy and didn’t take 4 classes per semester, or if they had personal (health/family/etc.) issues.</p>
<p>Freshmen register for classes during orientation when it’s only freshmen on campus. You’ll fill out your registration forms and then take them to the registrar’s office for processing. There are always a certain number of spots in classes reserved for freshmen, so ignore those numbers on the registrars sites. Some classes have prerequisites (such a sophomore standing or having taken an intro class), but if you speak with a professor about why you’re qualified, you can often get in anyway. Make sure you utilize your UCC (upperclassmen counselor) to get their opinions on classes during orientation.</p>
<p>Bottom line: don’t worry about not graduating in 4 years, there are lots of great classes that freshmen can take, and even if you don’t get all of your first choice classes, you’ll still be able to take awesome stuff.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for the info! I feel relieved now.</p>