Advice to pnms beginning their College/University experience…

[sunnyhibiscus]

- Keep track of the classes that you have taken and need to take. Know what classes are required for you to graduate. In fact, you may want to map out what classes you want to take for the future. I would say map out the next two to three semesters. But, be aware that some of the classes that you plan on taking for the particular semester may not be offered because it may be offered for only once a year. So write down one to two alternative course(s). Keep all of this info in a folder.

- Also, know what the prerequisites are for the courses. Some may require you to be a certain class standing before you can take the course. Some require you make a certain grade. Others you have to complete the early parts. The last thing you want is for to walk into class the first day and find out you didn't meet the requirements. Then, you have to drop the course and scramble to find course(s) to take.

- It is very helpful to have a undergraduate catalog. There, you can read the description of the course and the possible requirements. In addition, you can find some useful information.

[sceniczip]

Originally Posted by sunnyhibiscus

- Keep track of the classes that you have taken and need to take. Know what classes are required for you to graduate. In fact, you may want to map out what classes you want to take for the future. I would say map out the next two to three semesters. But, be aware that some of the classes that you plan on taking for the particular semester may not be offered because it may be offered for only once a year. So write down one to two alternative course(s). Keep all of this info in a folder.

- Also, know what the prerequisites are for the courses. Some may require you to be a certain class standing before you can take the course. Some require you make a certain grade. Others you have to complete the early parts. The last thing you want is for to walk into class the first day and find out you didn't meet the requirements. Then, you have to drop the course and scramble to find course(s) to take.

- It is very helpful to have a undergraduate catalog. There, you can read the description of the course and the possible requirements. In addition, you can find some useful information.

Also, don't forget to use your advisers! Mine have been so helpful and they are really good at helping you map out your courses, especially in terms of ones that are only offered once a year, as sunny said.