<p>Hey guys I am a transfer student attending next spring I've got some questions,</p>
<p>So for next semester I need the first sequence of General Biology, General Chemistry, Calculus, and probably some other impacted class. I heard that these classes are very hard to get spots in. Is this still true? Am I going to have trouble getting those classes as a transfer student considering my registration date will probably be much later than a regular student.</p>
<p>How hard is it to get a dorm room? I know theres a lottery, I really want to get a college ave dorm (doesnt everyone), but if not I don't care I just want to be housed lol. Will being housed in general be a problem?</p>
<p>Also dorming are there any restrictions on reading materials, like will I get in trouble if for having a book like PiKHAL(its a book about Alexander Shulgin, a biochemist that makes drugs pretty much+his lab notes) and I have a collection of some very controversial books that I don't want to leave at home because my parents will likely dispose of them and I've spent quite a few bucks on them over the years.</p>
<p>It can be difficult to register for gen. ed. classes. Every once in a while there will be openings as people decide to change their schedules up, so you just have to keep your eyes open for open sections and make some compromises. Sometimes there will be open sections, but not during the periods you would desire (like an 8:40 am or evening class). So far I haven’t been able to get that “perfect schedule” that I always plan out prior to registration. I’m not sure how special permission numbers work, but if a class stays closed and you need it, you can contact the department or professor and receive a special permission number to register for the course.</p>
<p>The housing lottery is also pretty competitive. As a transfer you can be housed anywhere, even a Busch suite or apartment if you’re really lucky. I get mixed reviews from my friends about the College Ave. dorms. Most people really like them or absolutely hate them. There are always openings in dorms, suites, and apartments, so in most cases these spots are filled by transfers or people on the waiting list.</p>
<p>There are no reading restrictions that I know of, so the books shouldn’t be a problem.</p>
<p>So do you think it is unlikely I will get all 3 classes? I dont care to much about the times I’m pretty motivated I mean I have classes at 8am and 7-10pm currently I dont care too much. And what do you suggest I do if I dont get a class I need, if that special permission thing doesnt work? Unfortunately I don’t get those classes its pretty much like paying 18k for this semester for nothing because I’ve completed all of the SAS Liberal Arts requirements lol.</p>
<p>Awesome so I’m pretty much set for housing? (seeing as this isnt fall when all of the hs seniors apply)</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your help drex!</p>
<p>You should be able to get all those classes through special permission numbers, if regular scheduling doesn’t work. I’m not in SAS, but those classes you mentioned are huge! I think you can receive a special permission number from the professor by emailing them or attending the first class. I doubt it will be a problem, a lot of people enter as transfers so there must be some way to accommodate everyone.</p>
<p>You should be set for housing, especially since you’re attending spring semester. In my dorm last year a few people moved out after the fall semester because of roommate disputes or they wanted to commute. These openings are what creates housing for waitlisted commuters and transfers lol.</p>
<p>I know I heard! What’s funny to is it seems people from the wait lists and that petition are the ones that actually do the work!</p>
<p>Sweet I’m stoked thank you SO MUCH for your input.</p>