<p>You can buy the book with MyFrenchLab and sell the access code if you don’t use it, or you can always buy the book without it and get the access code separately later on if you need it. You’ll probably find out on the first day whether it’s required or just a suggested supplement.</p>
<p>So I’mm currently enrolled in math 21A and I’m trying to get into 17A. Ill probably do what was stated before which was to wait-list multiple classes and attend the discussions. Should I drop the Math 21A class or attend that along with my Math 17A Discussions as well?</p>
<p>You probably don’t want to drop 21A before you get into 17A. Try to go the both sets of lectures for the first few days and talk to the 17A prof(s) to see what your chances are of getting in. Often, they have a larger classroom than they have “seats” in the class and will ask the Registrar to increase the class size if there are enough people on the wait list.</p>
<p>Will students be expected to have all necessary materials in terms of these textbooks and notebooks on their first day? Common sense tells me maybe after the first week, but are textbooks and other materials in short supply during this time or are they just more expensive than books from amazon and require sitting in long lines? </p>
<p>PS: Thanks SO MUCH for answering all of my questions. I really wanta “hit the ground running” and not get caught behind on the first day what with all the recent talk bout budget cuts and graduating in 5 years.</p>
<p>Usually, a good portion of the first lecture will be spent just reviewing the syllabus. Some professors will cut the first class short after that is done, but some will spend the remaining time (usually 1/4 to 1/2 of the lecture) to begin the course. So, be prepared to take notes on the first day. They won’t expect you to be referencing any materials during this first lecture unless they’ve emailed you ahead of time and asked you to print something or pick up a reader. Most people spend the first couple of days of classes getting their materials in order; you should definitely have all of your materials before going into the second week of classes (I’m talking specifically about fall quarter because the first week is short). Get your textbooks ASAP though so you don’t fall behind on assigned readings and assignments–it’s not uncommon to have assignments due within a few days of the quarter beginning.</p>
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<p>I’ve never witnessed textbooks at the bookstore being in short supply, but the bookstore is usually more expensive than Amazon and other online vendors. There WILL be long lines during Welcome Week and the following week, so be prepared. The bookstore staff is generally pretty efficient in moving people through, though, so what looks like an impossible line will probably only take a few minutes. Book shopping during the first few days is definitely not for the faint of heart–it will be pretty claustrophobic in there.</p>
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<p>Sure thing! And that’s a good thing to do. Since you said that, I’ll give you some advice: DO NOT treat your courses like they’re high school courses–your professors expect much more of you than your teachers did in high school. Most importantly, DO NOT fall behind with your assigned work and reading–there isn’t time to play catch-up in the quarter system. Best of luck. Let me know if you have any more questions.</p>
<p>I’ve been trying to ask Student Housing on policies regarding waitlists for double rooms. More specifically about whether or not I am obligated or required to accept a room if one becomes available?</p>
<p>I’ve tried emailing, but after 1-2 replies, its clear the responder doesn’t understand my question. I tried calling 530.752.2033 (student housing), but I get an error and a reference to the answering machine of Josh Panitta.</p>
<p>Don’t quote me on this, but I’m fairly certain you are not obligated to accept a different room if it becomes available, it will just go to the next person on the waitlist.</p>
<p>Alright, does anyone know how financial aid works in terms of scholarship grants? I know that the deadline for fees is Sept. 15, but when are accounts credited with the financial aid?</p>