<p>Hi, I'm a sophomore transfer into college of engineering, and my advising date is in late August, right before the term starts. In this case, is there any way to register for courses prior to advising? I'm afraid all my courses are going to be taken if I don't act soon.</p>
<p>You should call to see if you can go through the Transfer Student Program at end of May: see [Registration</a> Program Dates | Transfer Students, U of I](<a href=“http://www.odos.uiuc.edu/NewStudent/sumReg/dates/transfers.asp]Registration”>http://www.odos.uiuc.edu/NewStudent/sumReg/dates/transfers.asp) Usually you can choose the May program or the one you were notified of in August.</p>