<p>I enrolled into my classes a little bit too late, so I didn't get the best of classes and I'm currently stuck with a schedule that won't fit any work schedule since it's scattered everywhere. I want to change it, but I have to wait for the first few days of school so people will drop out, which means I will miss out on the first few days of whatever classes I need to switch into! Is it hard to get back and fit in? I'm a freshman, so I have no idea what's going to go on. Will it just be like high school and they'll use the day going over the syllabus... Help? On a scale of 1-10 how lost will I be?</p>
<p>It all depends. Some professors will use the entire first class period to go over the syllabus and course aims. Other professors will spend about 5-10 minutes on it and jump right into the material. </p>
<p>It certainly isn’t an optimal situation, but you could still reasonably catch up if you miss the first few days. Keep in mind that people may not drop classes, so those slots for the classes that you want may not open up. You’d want to check the policy. Some professors will drop you if you miss the first two class periods. Some professors may not allow people to register late.</p>
<p>Some schools will let you sit in on lectures you’re not enrolled in, especially if you’re waitlisted or trying to get in to the class. If you can, go to some of the classes you want to be in, and try to make it to the ones you’re currently enrolled in as well. Yes, the first week will be a little crazy with lots of running around, but you’ll be more prepared for either situation if you can attend all the sections. That’s assuming you know which classes you want… if you don’t, well, you’ll be stuck playing catch up.</p>
<p>If you’re at the point where you’re super flexible and taking freshmen GE classes, you can probably get away with missing a couple classes… just be sure to get a copy of the syllabus so you know what’s going on. But generally speaking, sure, you can catch up after missing a few days. Again, expect to put in some extra work. Also, find out what resources your school offers, if they webcast a lot of lectures it’ll make your situation easier.</p>
<p>I’m teaching three classes this term. In class #1, there is a paper due on Day 2. In class #2, there is an exam on Day 3 that determines whether or not you can stay in the class. In class #3, there is a paper due on Day 3. There are no makeups.</p>
<p>In all three classes, I will be introducing important concepts on the first day as well as forming study groups and doing other significant work. </p>
<p>At some schools, the professor can remove students from the course roster if they don’t attend the first couple of days in order to make room for those who are actually there.</p>
<p>You need to decide which is the higher priority in your life right now - work or school - and make your choices based on that decision. Good luck!</p>
<p>I agree…if you possibly can, go to the classes you want to move into. At least talk to the professor and see what they think. The worst thing you can do is not find out anythign about what is happening and just miss everything.</p>
<p>Some schools drop you from the roster if you’re not there for the first x number of class periods. </p>
<p>Talk to the professors. Sometimes, they’ll issue you an override so you can enroll in the class even if it’s full. </p>