<p>My son registered for classes during orientation. His schedule is showing a warning that it will be close as to making it across campus in time. </p>
<p>I believe he needs to get from Math to Lefrak. I believe he has 10 minutes to get there.</p>
<p>He has checked the TerpNav Map to measure the distance.</p>
<p>How tough are the professors on coming in late / leaving early to make it to the next class? It could mean arriving late one out of two classes.</p>
<p>I had a professor in college that locked the door and wouldn't let students in once class started.</p>
<p>Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Math to Lefrak is tight in 10 minutes, but I think it’s doable if he walks fast. Do you know how many students will be in the class in Lefrak? (Testudo should say the number of seats). If it’s like a lecture hall (50+) type class, it shouldn’t be a problem if he comes in a couple minutes late. (Especially if it’s 100+). You’re pretty anonymous to professors in those classes. I’ve never really seen a professor even comment on a person coming in late. </p>
<p>If his class in LeFrak is small (less than 30) or a discussion, there’s a good chance the professor/TA takes attendance, and it’ll be obvious if he frequently comes in late. But I would suggest then that he talk to his professor on the first day or e-mail him/her ahead of time explaining the situation. They might say not to worry about it. Another option is if his Math class is a big lecture, he could possibly sit near the door and leave that 2 minutes early. </p>
<p>I would suggest he try walking from Math to Lefrak when he arrives on campus, before the first day of classes. Then he’ll be able to gauge if he can make it in 10, and can proceed from there.</p>
<p>Assuming it’s a necessary class and there are no other options?</p>
<p>The only way to know for sure if its a problem is for him to walk the route himself. As an alternative, if you can’t go back before school starts and you happen to have friends going to orientation in the next few weeks, ask them to walk it for you and time how long it takes - preferably your friend, not the student. If one of us old folk can make it in 10 minutes, your son should be ok. </p>
<p>As for the teachers’ feelings about late arrival, that is an individual thing depending on the professor…can’t imagine they would look kindly upon it or tolerate the interruption on a regular basis. If the weather is bad, sure, because it affects everyone. But otherwise, probably best to avoid.</p>
<p>Another option is to bring a bike to school. That is what my son did during semesters when his classes were too far apart. </p>
<p>There are bike racks all over. You can’t take a bike into the dorms, so know that it will be exposed to the elements. Campus police told us at orientation that you should only use a U-lock. All others can be cut or broken into easily. Also, make sure you register the bike when you arrive in the fall.</p>
<p>I haven’t had a professor who really cares about latecomers so long as they’re not disruptive. They’re usually pretty understanding if you tell them ahead of time that your prior class is far away.</p>
<p>I had to do Math to Tydings one semester which is a comparable distance (LeFrak is behind Tydings) It never took me too long. I also did Physics to Van Munching (quite a hike) and I was usually late by five minutes at most.</p>