Upper division courses across schools

[mikemac]

<p>soutpas, I guess they didn’t completely explain to you how enrollment works, or you don’t remember the details. I’m guessing you are a frosh or xfer student, so the only time you’ve registered for classes was during orientation. One of the perks of attending orientation is a simplified registration process. Now you are in the same system everyone else uses.</p>

<p>Go to <a href=“http://www.registrar.ucsb.edu/soc.htm[/url]”>http://www.registrar.ucsb.edu/soc.htm&lt;/a&gt; and click on the link that says “Winter 2008 Schedule of Classes”. When the link opens, scroll down to page 109 where Poli Sci begins. You will notice the comment at the right that says “Pass 1 restricted …”</p>

<p>You appear not realize this from your comments above, but registration is a multiple-pass system. Hence your misguided belief that you will not be allowed to register for Poli-Sci courses. You get 3 times to register. Pass 1. Pass 2. Pass 3. It is common for departments to restrict enrollment during pass 1 so that their kids get first crack at enrolling in a class. The don’t fill up, though, and then they’re thrown open to anyone for the next 2 passes. You are looking at what the computer tells you for pass 1. Just like the Schedule of Classes link above promises, the Poli Sci classes are restricted to majors/pre-majors. To reiterate, this is only because it is pass 1; the restriction will be lifted for the next 2 passes.</p>

<p>Many school websites explain how this works. Here is one example.

The Registrar assigns each student 3 registration “pass times”. These are periods of time prior to the start of the quarter during which you are able to add and drop classes. You can find out your pass times by logging on to GOLD (Gaucho On-Line Directory).</p>

<p>During Pass 1 – you are allowed to register only for up to 12 units. Enroll in courses that are likely to become full early.</p>

<p>During Pass 2 and Pass 3 – register for courses where you are guaranteed a space

If you are still puzzled by the registration process you can talk to your RA, you can go see the advisors in Letters & Science Advising (1117 Cheadle Hall, Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). Or send me a message and I will try to help you.</p>

<p>In the future I suggest you post about topics you have actually experienced, or on which you’ve talked to people that have experienced them. A quick conversation with any junior or senior would explain the registration system, and you’d have first-hand confirmation that you can take classes in almost any department. You do a disservice to those considering UCSB by passing out wildly incorrect information.</p>