Full-time Students
(12 or more credit hours)

• Understand that fewer credit hours may affect financial aid status and auto/health insurance

Schedules

• Vary classes between MWF and TR
• Schedule some breaks between classes
• Balance work and class schedule
• Work no more than 20 hours per week
• Choose FYE Learning Communities for a great academic schedule

The First Semester

• Meet with your academic advisor
• Consider math options: out-of-class testing and/or flexible pacing
• Complete some required developmental courses, if placement scores indicate need (ENG W129, COAS W111, MA 109/113)
• Enroll in an FYE Learning Community
• Seek free academic support early and often through CASA
• Don’t drop classes without seeing your advisor and speaking with the Financial Aid office

Grades

• Understand professors’ expectations: College is not like high school
• Be committed to earning excellent grades from the beginning
• Monitor your progress through your courses; keep a record of your grades
• Realize how hard it is to raise a low GPA
• Understand that your success is your responsibility
• Use Academic Support Services: CASA, The SPOT, Writing Center, STEPS, SI

• See your advisor and register early to get the best choices; spring registration begins in November
• Follow the requirements for your major
• Be aware of prerequisites and sequencing of courses

FYE Learning Community

• Connect to new college friends quickly
• Develop close relationships with faculty
• Socialize with classmates at campus events
• Experience learning in a new way
• Fulfill general education requirements