<p>is this when we sign up for classes?</p>
<p>how do you know what classes if you won’t have AP scores back yet 0.o</p>
<p>yah i don't get that either. i signed up for july 6-8 so no idea waht i got</p>
<p>July 6-8 represent! :)</p>
<p>same here :X priority classing! i hopes..</p>
<p>im pretty sure we're screwed as freshmen anyway :P</p>
<p>anyway im going late july :(</p>
<p>wat do u mean by that? O_O</p>
<p>Freshmen get last priority for choosing classes.</p>
<p>Plus, it's obviously not based on orientation since some people with other majors don't go till August</p>
<p>My orientation is in August</p>
<p>each orientation they make a certain number of slots open in various classes, so that you have a fair chance of getting in even if your orientation isn't until late in the summer. When I did orientation, every class I wanted was full, so I ended up with a bunch of things I didn't want. Later in the summer, though, after the second pass time, is open registration, when you can go in at any time and change classes. You will want to keep an eye on the open course list Office</a> of the University Registrar | Open Courses List to see if any slots open up in better classes. Also, take a glance at professor ratings on ratemyprofessor. In other words, just use the tools that are out there so that you don't end up in a bunch of awful courses.</p>
<p>Also, don't be afraid to take things you normally wouldn't have. My first quarter I took classes like Gay Cuban Nation and African American Studies and Linguistics, and they were all awesome. I loved linguistics so much it became my second major. So, be a little adventurous! That's what the first quarter is for.</p>
<p>And, fear not, young freshmen. It all seems daunting at first, but everything gets a lot easier as the year goes on and you figure out what you're doing.</p>
<p>So, we DO sign up at orientation? What if we haven't gotten AP results yet...</p>
<p>Do we have a chance to think about what classes we'll take at orientation and talk to advisors and stuff, or is it all done very quickly?</p>
<p>Yes, you do sign up at orientation, but it's only round one. There's more time later in the summer to change things. </p>
<p>To be perfectly honest, orientation wasn't very helpful to me when it came to figuring it all out. The orientation leaders are nice, but there's not a whole lot of time that they spend with you. When you are actually set to register, there was only one computer for about 8 kids, so those who went last got the worst pick. My best advice to you is to spend a lot of time reading the registration guide they give you (the one that lists all the classes and info about the school and stuff). Get to know it very well. Check out the other link I posted and look at how it works, i.e. how many spaces are available in the classes you want, as it will help you during your second registration time to pinpoint classes that you want that have open spots and you'll be able to sign up then.</p>
<p>Just remember not to panic. You are not stuck with the classes you end up with at orientation. You can also get on wait lists towards the end of the summer. Often, if you REALLY want a class, and you are on the waitlist, the professor can help get you added. So no worries. </p>
<p>As far as AP scores, it doesn't really matter much, as far as I know. In winter and spring quarters, the credits will get you slightly better registration times, but for summer orientation, I don't think they'll do anything for you. And, if you're using them to get out of certain classes and you don't know your score by orientation, it's ok, because you can always change classes later.</p>
<p>So, what do we do basically at orientation? is it always really busy or do you have time to look at the guide they give you, like you mentioned?</p>
<p>thanks
,dmission</p>
<p>When should I start looking at teachers on ratemyprofessor.com? And how? Cause I don't know who teaches what when.</p>
<p>There is a lot of free time at orientation to hang out with people you meet and look at the guide. During the day there are a lot of seminar type things about the school and all sorts of stuff. They can get a little boring, but it's all good. The evenings and stuff are pretty much free to do what you want: explore campus, hang out with people you meet, or look at the course guides.</p>
<p>You get two different books. One is the big thick guide of pretty much all the classes that they teach at Davis. The other one is a thinner book that is specifically for the next quarter, Fall 08. That one lists all the classes being taught that quarter, what times they're at, and who's teaching it. They'll explain all this stuff to you when you get there. But you look at the smaller guide to see who's teaching. Also, they eventually put up class/professor info on my.ucdavis. I don't remember when you get set up with all that? I think you'll have it after orientation. In any case, the listings on there have the most accurate info for the coming quarter.</p>
<p>For registration, there are these things called Pass Times. It's your assigned time for registration. You have two. One is at orientation and one is later in the summer. Everyone but freshmen has already registered. After you guys register, everyone has their second time late in the summer. After all the Pass 2s are over, then there is "open registration," when you can make changes at any time you want. During pass times, you are limited to enrolling in 19 units (or something like that, I can't remember the exact number). During open registration you can enroll in up to something like 30 units. That way you can actually be registered in classes, try them out, and then drop what you don't want.</p>
<p>thanks for all the input. are you required to attend every seminar? and you're given your pass time during registration?</p>
<p>is it easy to meet people or does everyone there already have the social groups figured out :P</p>
<p>You are technically required to attend the seminars (However, a few of my friends decided to ditch them to go bowling). Yep, you will be taking any placement tests you need and registering for classes during orientation!</p>
<p>For the most part, it is easy to meet people during orientation. Some people will stick with their high school friends, but it's alright. You will have a roommate or two during orientation, try to get to know them!</p>
<p>Thanks. What about the showers :P</p>
<p>^ haha. just bring yourself some flip flops. </p>
<p>And don't worry. Most people at orientation don't know each other. Everyone is pretty nice and looking to meet other people. It's fun. You'll be fine.</p>
<p>llol flip flops. i have a lot of those :]</p>
<p>We're registering our laptops also, right?</p>