11 Weeks To Go: Now that you're registered for classes.... June 22, 2009
Key resources – for
courses and requirements.
Now that you’ve
registered for fall 2009 courses, you can begin to actively consider significant
tools and connections for your liberal arts degree.
KEY ONLINE TOOLS
To use APAS and Grad
Planner, go to One
Stop Quick
Links , and log-in with
your x.500 id and password (as with U of M email).
APAS (Academic Progress
Audit System)
- View/print degree
requirements, current enrollment, and completed (plus transfer) coursework;
- Read details of
Liberal Education Cores and Themes, as well as other requirements;
- Try “major-shopping”
to compare particular requirements, before officially declaring a major or
minor;
- Verify accuracy of
APAS before and after registration each term;
- Check with your
adviser for any clarifications.
Note: Transfer, AP, or
IB credits should show up over the summer. Check this in your APAS, and let
your adviser know if you have questions!
GRADUATION
PLANNER
- Select and take note
of courses for next semester and/or year;
- Edit/save your
favorite course choices for each term until graduation;
- Visualize and compare
multiple registration options or plans;
- Insert personal notes,
for questions or items to-do by a certain date/year;
- Compare course
requirements and timelines for various majors or minors;
- Discuss your
“Graduation Planner” and any questions with your adviser.
KEY CONNECTIONS
Your courses do more
than merely satisfy degree requirements. You may find eye-opening connections
that truly benefit your future. Be prepared to learn more in each class than
you simply see on paper. Ask yourself these questions now… your adviser is glad
to talk with you too!
- What kind of work do
you expect to do in your classes?
- How do you think each
class may relate to (or be different from) another course you are taking?
- Will some courses
connect to a major or minor area of interest?
- Will some courses
introduce you to a subject or field of study that you currently know little
about?
- What skills do you
hope to develop (and strengthen) that can help lead you towards personal or
professional goals?
ATTENTION!
If you sense the need to
change your current registration, be aware of drop/add due
dates now. Ask your adviser
for any questions.
CONNECT – LEARN –
ACT
As you connect with new classes, be
sure to ask questions about what you’re learning… and then use APAS and Grad
Planner to help compare, choose, and act upon opportunities for upcoming
semesters.
Have a great
summer!
Next week, get some tips
on MAJORS…
