<p>Looking at the course offerings for the Fall 2006, it looks like most of the survey courses (at least in History and Politics) are already full! How does a first-year go about getting into at least decent classes when even the survey classes are full? Shouldn't those be populated with first-years? Does anyone have any recommendations on solid politics/economics/history classes that a first-year is usually able to secure?</p>
<p>yeah most current student have enrolled, but I wouldn't worry too much because in the fall there is a add/drop period and classes will open up.</p>
<p>Does anyone find it hard to secure classes that they want to take?</p>
<p>depends on the class, larger classes 100+ should be fine. Most of the upper-level seminar classes are difficult.</p>
<p>Someone mentioned on a different post that they release open spots gradually at orientation for first years. So even if a class looks full, places may open up. Does that sound right to anyone?</p>
<p>They release open spots for first-years, so don't worry. I panicked too but I was all right.</p>
<p>yes, studious mom, they do open spots in the lower level classes over orientation.</p>
<p>look at numbers for the 2005 class sizes vs. the 2006 numbers. you'll see that a lot of larger classes have saved 50+ spots for freshmen.</p>
<p>Does it matter then what orientation one attends? If I can't make it until Session E, will I find myself S.O.L. for those "reserved first-year slots?"</p>
<p>supposedly they release a certain # of spots per session.</p>
<p>The number of spots released at each orientation should be comparable, so don't worry too much about which session you can make.</p>