<p>So is that students should finish up all their major requirements & breadth stuff first and then pack the last bit of their time at UCR with electives? Or are we supposed to spread em out? </p>
<p>Also how many classes do students generally have every semester & per year? We have to finish about 11 or 12 units per semester right?</p>
<p>This is going to be my first year in college and my major will be Business economics. I've got no clue about anything. The mandatory Pre-Orientation online tutorial thing makes it sound like students have to have their schedule all figured out with 1 or more backup plans before Orientation and I've got no idea about who I could ask right now or where to start cause I'll be the first in my family to go to college in the states :(.</p>
<p>if you signed up for orientation they should be able to help you with that? For me ill be transferring in as a junior and I was doing some research before hand, but since UCR is a quarter system its better to take 3-4 classes first time to adjust and get used to it, then more I guess (from what I have read online from other people). Since quarter is much shorter than semester. Also theres a catalog that I saw from UCR regarding each major so you should also Google/look into that. But I think you are supposed to take your prereq/GE first then go onto your major classes pertaining to your major. (someone correct me if im wrong but its usually how it goes) Hope this helps. But if you dont know anything and have questions that need to be answered you can visit this page & ask them questions. <a href=“http://lifeatucr.■■■■■■■■■■/[/url]”>http://lifeatucr.■■■■■■■■■■/</a></p>
<p>During Orientation, you’ll be able to speak with your adviser to figure out your schedule. But you should plan on registering for at least 12 units (which is the minimum required to be considered a full-time student). You’ll start by taking breadth requirements and lower-division classes for your major. </p>
<p>The way you spread out your classes is largely up to you (and it depends on class availability), but I got all of my breadth requirements out of the way in my first two years and took lower-division major requirements when possible. My last two years have been all major-specific classes, which has been a nice way to stay focused, especially because I’d personally let breadth classes slide if I was more interested in stuff for my major. But other students view breadth classes as a break from really intense major classes, so it’s up to you.</p>
<p>Your academic adviser will help you pick classes, but you should plan on taking some breadth classes, and maybe one lower-division major requirement if it’s open. Most students take only 3 classes their first year to get used to the quarter system, which I totally recommend because it’s completely different than the semester system. You’ll generally take 3 - 4 classes per quarter. This equates to about 12 - 18 units per quarter, usually. </p>
<p>And the class catalog here: [UC</a> Riverside - Schedule of Classes<a href=“pro-tip:%20if%20you%20log%20in%20with%20your%20UCR%20NetID%20and%20password/Perm%20PIN,%20you%20can%20add%20classes%20to%20a%20calendar%20and%20try%20creating%20a%20schedule.%20You%20can%20also%20view%20class%20availability%20there,%20and%20see%20which%20courses%20are%20full%20and%20which%20still%20have%20seats.”>/url</a></p>
<p>One last thing. Since you’re in CHASS, you might want to consider joining the CHASS F1RST program. It’s a first-year experience program for CHASS students that will help you meet breadth requirements with the same group of students for an entire year, and it’s always easier to get used to crazy cool new places when you’ve got buddies with you. Check out the info here: [UCR</a> CHASS F1RST: First-Year Experience Programs](<a href=“http://www.chassf1rst.ucr.edu/]UCR”>http://www.chassf1rst.ucr.edu/) and ask about it at Orientation.</p>