<p>Even if there's no such thing.</p>
<p>But I'm new to this whole college thing, obviously, and I was wondering how signing up for courses as an incoming freshman works.
I was looking at courses online for Fall 2006, and a lot of them are "full", even ones that have seats reserved for "freshmen and sophomores"- which I guess means all the sophs filled it up already.</p>
<p>So when do incoming freshmen sign up? Do we talk to a dean that will guide us? And are we stuck with all the classes that weren't filled up by sophomore alerady? It seems like the classes we can take as freshmen are really limited.</p>
<p>In particular, I was looking up courses in the English department. Thanks!</p>
<p>You will be put in 1 of 3 registration windows, then you actually register in July. If you're in the third window, you might not have many choices, but you should be able to find classes that interest you (just not your top choices). Generally there is enough room for everyone in larger lecture classes. I think literature is easier to get into because they have various first-year seminars, but I'm not sure about English. </p>
<p>When you arrive on campus, an advisor (usually a professor) will look over your schedule and make comments/suggestions.</p>
<p>Hi loller,</p>
<p>The ACES website counts a seat that is being "held" as a taken seat, even if they are "holding" it for you. For example, if there is a 30 person class where 15 of the seats are reserved for freshmen, those 15 seats will appear full until your window actually opens. It's - frankly - not a very bright system in this one particular regard.</p>
<p>Generally, though, I like it.</p>
<p>Oh, interesting. I'm glad I asked. Thanks guys!</p>
<p>Also-- at least in my experience, English professors are very accomodating with their classes (some more than others, of course). If you would be waitlisted in the course, email the professor, and things should work out.</p>