<p>So, someone may have already asked a question like this, so sorry if I'm asking a repeat question. Does the date of your orientation affect which classes you are able to sign up for? Because of a family vacation, I am unable to go to orientation until the last June date, and I just want to know if that will have any negative consequences on my schedule.</p>
<p>My D went to an orientation the last week of June last year, and she got MOST of what she wanted, and everything she really needed. Actually, not a bad schedule at all.</p>
<p>And the course that she added because nothing else would fit ended up being one of her favorites.</p>
<p>My advice–have lots of options in mind. Be flexible. We didn’t know it, but you can go to…onestart? I think that is what it is called, and look at all the course offerings yourself. The more options you are open to, the better your odds.</p>
<p>They said they keep some spots open in the most popular freshman courses throughout the summer, so it isn’t like all the math (or whatever) classes will be full by June.</p>
<p>It does. But not really. Going to an earlier session will obviously allow you a little more freedom about what you want to take, but going later won’t limit you too badly. They do reserve spots.</p>
<p>Infact, as I’m currently registering for my sophomore Fall classes, I’ve tried to enroll in several classes only to get an error message that says “We are unable to authorize your enrollment in this course because specific seats are reserved for Freshmen.” So it’s not like they give you the worst of the worst.</p>
<p>Phew, this is good to hear. I was getting worried, thank you both for the advice!</p>
<p>Last June date? You’ll be fine. I went to orientation mid-July and still got the classes I needed.</p>
<p>I went in late June with a very open mind and left with a fine schedule. I still tweaked it once I got home and realized what the adviser talked me in to (avoid bicycling, it’s lecture-only!). But you’ll be fine as long as you focus on requirements more than your interests. First semester is a prime time to take only 12 credits so you can get used to life in Btown.</p>