Helpful Tips While Registering for Fall

Helpful Tips While Registering for Fall The Fall Registration Period is right around the corner, here are a few tips from the BSOS Advising Center and CCJS@USG to keep in mind before and while you register for Fall 2015! Meet with your Adviser! Note that all CCJS@USG students are required to complete mandatory advising.  You must schedule a meeting with Dr. Stickle to get your advising block removed.  Have you Completed your Major Requirements? When planning your schedule, check your student record to make sure you are registering for your major and general education courses that you have not yet completed. If you have questions about completing this requirements on time, please make an appointment with Dr. Stickle.  Registration Block: A block is a hold placed on student records to prevent registration. Registration blocks may be frustrating for students who need to register for classes. Therefore, each semester, students are expected to log on to Testudo and check their registration time and blocks. It is the student’s responsibility to take appropriate actions to remove blocks in order to register on time. Please visit the Registration Restrictions and Blocks webpage for explanations of different registration blocks. Credit Overload: Prior to the First Day of Classes and Schedule Adjustment Period, students are limited to registering for no more than 16 credits. On the First Day of Classes this limit is raised to 20 credits. Students who wish to exceed these limits must meet with Dr. Stickle to discuss a possible exception to university policy. Prerequisites; A course which must be completed in order to take a more advanced course. It is your responsibility to check the Undergraduate Catalog or Schedule of Classes to determine possible prerequisites for any given course.  Duplicate Credit: This is used to indicate two courses with the same course content. Note: students cannot receive duplicate credit. Be mindful of credit you have received through AP/IB or through transfer from another institution. Also, you can view the Schedule of Classes where courses are marked: "Credit only granted for", to see duplicate courses.