How to get into classes as a transfer

<p>How easy is it for transfers to get into classes that are said to be closed. Since we got accepted so late into the year and students have already registered how are we able to get into classes that can fit into our schedules? Personally i'm going to have an internship with a congressman and need certain days to be free but it seems that every class I look is already closed.</p>

<p>This was my biggest concern as a transfer. </p>

<p>Is it really that bad? Grr I can’t even register yet b/c they haven’t received my deposit</p>

<p>Once the incoming freshman register and CI is over then you will see class sections open up. You’ll have to check frequently on GWEB since they are fleeting. Worst case scenario is to go to the professor 1st day of classes and “beg” to be addedd and explain your circumstance about the transfer student situation.</p>

<p>It’s kind on “funny” - my “D”'s university always retains a certain # of seats in each section for incoming freshman and transfers. When these are not filled, then they are opened to general registration. But, not at GW. GW could learn from other institutions about this scheduling technique which works well.</p>

<p>CJ</p>

<p>I know i am nervous why don’t they save ‘seats’ for incoming students, I mean it’s not as if they are clueless as to the amount they would be accepting…</p>

<p>and housing… I really hope I can find housing</p>

<p>I didn’t have a huge problem registering for classes. I registered for most of my classes a day or two ago, and though I’m taking one early-ish class at Mount Vernon, I was able to get everything I needed. </p>

<p>I did find that it took me a long time to register (over 2 1/2 hours!) because I kept adding then dropping classes to make my schedule as efficient as possible. I’d recommend going through the schedule before you start registering, and looking at which classes are still open. Then figure out when the most of the open classes are being held. I think it would have taken about half the time to register had I not needed to switch things around so much, but I kept finding new open classes that sounded better than the ones I was already in. And, also, like CJ Madison said, check for open classes every.single.day. I managed to get the last seat in the last open section of a class I was dying to take because I checked every few hours, lol.</p>

<p>@handgrenade
and how exactly did you register for classes if you are a 2011 Fall transfer? You cannot sign up for classes until after CI for transfers which is 8/24 is that not correct?</p>

<p>@VAsquare Incorrect…once they receive a deposit you can register for classes on GWeb.</p>

<p>Wow that’s funny because I live right next to the campus and when I went there to give my deposit at the admissions office, the kids that worked there told me I couldn’t sign up for classes or speak with my assigned advisor until after the CI… Shows how much the students that work at the office know about their procedures.</p>

<p>VAsquare I don’t know about registering but you can def make an appointment with your advisor I just did and I have a meeting with her next week</p>

<p>@ellomeno</p>

<p>how do you make an appointment with your advisor?</p>

<p>also do they send you an email after they’ve received the deposit allowing us to register??</p>

<p>^ no</p>

<p>Check your application status page and it will change once they recieve the deposit. Also, you will be able to register a NetID / email adress.</p>

<p>As for registering classes, I had no problems doing it. Simple enough, though I wish I had a better selection to choose from as most classes I wanted were already taken. </p>

<p>Finally for advising, call 202-994-6210 and using your last name they will assign you to an adviser.</p>

<p>I think there is confusion because one of the documents from the school implies that you meet with your advisor before you can register, or you have to register at CI (the wording was very poor). I can’t recall which document it was, but I definitely remember thinking that would be really silly considering transfer CI is the week before classes start.</p>

<p>I second CGCGCG26. The selection is okay at best, but I was able to pick six classes that I’m excited about and can all be applied to my major and double minor. I heard it will be much more difficult to find classes once July starts, so pick 'em ASAP if you haven’t already.</p>

<p>Handgrenades, I think I spent overall the same amount of time as you when I registered for my classes. I’m not familiar with the area, so I had to yahoo maps the locations to make sure I had enough time to walk from a couple classes to others.</p>

<p>So i just called the advising center and they told me that I can’t meet with an advisor and register until the CI…</p>

<p>Anyone here in school of business able to schedule an appointment with an advisor and register for classes?</p>

<p>@Stif
NO, that is correct you cannot meet/register until during CI in GWSB. I asked what your EFC was and whether you had scholarship along with admittance letter; you did not answer? I still have not received my FA package yet…</p>

<p>Copied the quote below from the CI website.
The incoming freshmen begin registering for classes on July 7th</p>

<p>"Transfer Student Class Registration
You are able to register for classes at any point after your deposit has been processed and you have created your NetID. We advise that you register for class as soon as your deposit is processed.</p>

<p>Each school within GW offers academic advising to assist you with class registration. While academic advisors are available throughout the registration process, you are strongly encouraged to contact an advisor to review your transfer credit prior to registering for classes. "</p>

<p>@musicmom</p>

<p>wrong, that doesn’t apply to the school of business for transfer students.</p>

<p>^^^^
That’s fine if that’s what’s happening in the school of business.</p>

<p>For everyone else, see post 15.</p>

<p>how do you find the discussion class to register?</p>