Fall Registration

It's almost time for fall registration for CU students continuing with their studies next year.

Registration dates begin on March 28th for all students -- that's the day we get back from Spring Break -- and continue on from there. When you register typically depends on how many credits you have completed.

Finding your registration date can be a little tricky, but we're here to help! To view your registration date, first sign into MyCUInfo. Navigate to the "Student" tab. One of the first options you see should be "Register for Classes" -- click that. In the right blue column, you'll see something that says "Enrollment Dates" and within that box, an option to click "details." Your summer registration dates will be listed here if you want to enroll in any summer classes. Otherwise, click the green "Change term" button and make it "Fall 2011." When the page reloads, you should see your date under "Appointment Begins."

You probably want to plan ahead what courses you'd like... Course options are now listed on the MyCUInfo portal. You can search based on a department, like ENGL, or also a Core Requirement. Add courses to your shopping cart to have them handy when it comes time to register -- but remember, doing so doesn't actually register you for classes.

If you want to talk to your advisor before your register, don't hesitate to set an appointment at http://aac.colorado.edu. Appointments will disappear before you know it, as this is a busy time of year for all advisors. Their walk-in hours are typically for generic questions -- not something that would require them to be familiar with your specific needs or plans.

Your Degree Audit can also be a great resource to see what unfulfilled requirements you may want to get out of the way this fall. That can be found in MyCUInfo.

Here's a little tip for getting organized... use a calendar software like Google Calendars or Apple's iCal. Enter any and all classes you're considering taking in one week, even if they overlap. Then, on the next week, lay out one possible class schedule. Try a different arrangement in yet another week. See if you can fit all the classes you NEED first, then arrange some electives if applicable. Take into consideration if you'd like a day off, what classes are offered multiple times, when you'd be able to take a break for lunch, if you're an early riser, etc! This can be a great way to start to visualize what your fall semester will be like before your registration slot.

To any students reading this blog post, what's an unusual elective class you'd like to take this fall? How about the film class on "Hollywood Musicals," or the Classics "Greek Mythology" -- What potentially unknown classes have you taken in the past? We'd love to hear about it!

We at the CU Book Store wish everyone the best of luck with fall registration, and hope you'll visit us soon, whether your need textbooks in the fall, a blue book to get you through that midterm this semester, a quick break to snag a magazine or fun book, or anything else!

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