1. Student Registration

2. Presentation Overview Course Sequencing and Selection Using the Online Schedule of Classes Constructing a Course Schedule Course Registration Errors and Problems

3. Course Sequencing

4. Course Selection MATH Placement – MATH Placement Exam Score >20  MATH 11/21 – MATH Placement Exam Score <19  MATH 5 CHEM Placement – CHEM Placement Exam Score + MATH Placement Exam Score > 40  CHEM 2 – CHEM Placement Exam Score + MATH Placement Exam Score < 39  CHEM 1 WRI Placement – Analytical Writing Proficiency Exam Score Pass  WRI 10 – Analytical Writing Proficiency Exam Score No Pass  WRI 1 Additional Courses

5. Using the Online Schedule of Classes The online schedule – http://registrar.ucmerced.edu/go/schedule Most courses have multiple components

6. Using the Online Schedule of Classes Pay attention to which DISC or LAB are linked to the desired lecture

7. Using the Online Schedule of Classes Be sure to record the 5-digit CRN for each component of each course The lecture components for CHEM and MATH have been selected for you

8. Using the Online Schedule of Classes MATH 5 scheduling

9. Constructing a Course Schedule Use a piece of scratch paper to sketch your schedule Lectures, discussions and labs CANNOT overlap – not even a little M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday, R = Thursday, F = Friday, S = Saturday Don’t forget to double-check the final exams for the courses. Those can’t overlap either.

10. Course Registration Log onto http://my.ucmerced.eduhttp://my.ucmerced.edu Select MyRegistration

11. Course Registration Select Register/Add/Drop Classes

12. Course Registration Select the appropriate term In each box, input one CRN each. All linked course components must be submitted at once Click Submit Changes

13. Course Registration Verify that you were successfully enrolled

14. Errors and Problems If you encounter Add errors, pay close attention to the status on the far left LINK ERROR – unable to enroll in all the required components of a course Solution – double-check the Schedule of Classes to ensure that you have selected the associated components and each of them are OPEN with no time conflicts

15. What do I do next? Maintain your Course Schedule -Advisors cannot add or drop you from your courses -Be aware of the policies/deadlines Register ON-TIME! -Be aware of your appointment and be ready to add before the best times fill Create a balanced schedule -You know what you can handle, make sure your schedule does not overwhelm you

16. Resources Online: –ns-advising.ucmerced.edu –email your advisor –registrar.ucmerced.edu –MyAudit In-Person –Advising Walk-in Hours Academic Advising Mentors -ns-advising.ucmerced.edu/academic-advising-mentors