When do we (incoming freshmen) choose our courses?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northeastern University
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<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>When do we get access to the system and choose our first courseload ? </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>You won’t get access. For your first semester, you’ll use an online system to “request” courses- but it’s just a list that is sent to your advisor. Your advisor will book all of your courses either in person at orientation or over e-mail beforehand. They do it because most freshman have three, even four (which is your whole courseload), required courses for their major that they HAVE to be in their first semester.</p>

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<p>There are also some classes you are “pre-seeded” in, meaning they’re required classes that they’ve already put you into because you’ll need them for your major. That’s good because it means you won’t get locked out of them, but it means you don’t get a lot of choice in them (like what section of College Writing, perhaps). If you really have concerns or questions, though, keep in touch with your advisor and they can really do anything when you’re at orientation. My advisor, for example, got me into an art majors-only drawing class when I was at orientation.</p>

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<p>What about AP grades? Do they get them in time to schedule classes?</p>

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<p>Not sure if they get them in time; however, my son went to orientation in June, and told his advisor which classes (AP and college) he would have credit for. He then changed the schedule around that. So, if you are sure you are getting a 4 or 5, tell your advisor.</p>

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<p>If you’re going to orientation before you get your AP grades, when you meet with your advisor, just let them know what you expect to get. If you’re not sure whether you’ll get a 3 or 4, I think they say it’s better to schedule as if you won’t get the higher grade. That way you won’t be stuck without a really important required class that’s otherwise full. Once you actually get your AP grades, you can just send your advisor an email and make any necessary changes. The advisors are generally really helpful.</p>

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<p>Actually, most advisors suggest assuming you WILL get the higher grade. For example- not sure if you’ll do well on Calc BC? Well there are a LOT more Calc 1 classes (offered in every time slot available) than Calc 3 classes, so most advisors suggest signing up for the Calc 3 class if you think there’s a decent shot you’ll need to be in it. Meanwhile if you fail, there will certainly be some Calc 1 class you can take.</p>