1. Pre-Registration Workshop
PCPS Advising
Please sign in as you come in!

2. Getting Set Up Materials you will need: Laptop Computer
CAPP Sheet (recommended)
Scheduling Grid (Picked up when you came in)
Pencil with eraser

3. Objective and Agenda
At the end of this workshop you should feel more confident in…
Understanding your degree requirements
Identifying when you could/should take each required course
Registering yourself for courses on November 16th
You will also understand the how to meet with an advisor one-on-one to review your proposed schedule.

4. CAPP Sheet versus Scheduling Grid
Shows how AP/Transfer credits count towards your degree
CAPP Sheet
Summarizes degree requirements listed in Catalog (rulebook).
Populates courses which you register for and complete along with grade.
Updated automatically and end of each term.
Official University Document
How can you find the CAPP on the my.scranton.edu portal?
Scheduling Grid
Lists the order of courses which a generic student would take to complete their degree
Does not update automatically (need to manually cross off courses as you complete them)
Can theoretically plan all 4 years
Unofficial University Document
How can you find a scheduling grid on

5. So which should you use? First Year Senior Scheduling Grid CAPP
As freshman it is actually easier to use the scheduling grid since you haven’t taken many courses yet. As you get closer to graduation, you will want to make sure that you are satisfying your remaining degree requirements by using your CAPP.

6. How to use the Scheduling Grid
Cross off the courses which you have already satisfied or are currently taking.

7. How to use the Scheduling Grid
Tip: Use your CAPP to determine which requirements are filled (AP/Transfer credit can sometimes count as gen ed, major , or free elective).

8. How to use the Scheduling Grid
Circle/highlight those course which the grid states you should be taking now or should have already taken. Doing this assures that you don’t forget any requirements.

9. How to use the Scheduling Grid
Write in the courses and corresponding credits which you should be taking for each of the subsequent semesters (use pencil!)
START WITH MAJOR/COGNATE COURSES!
When finished you can move onto the second year grid and repeat.

10. Course Search (Is my course even offered?)
Navigate to
In top right search box, type course schedule search
Click on the top link “Course Schedule Search”

11. Course Search (Is my course even offered?)
Narrow your search by either course subject or course attribute
Subject Example: EXSC
Attribute Example: (E) Natural Science

12. Course Search (Is my course even offered?)
Key Columns:
CRN: Number you need to register for course
Section: Important for Cross-registration
Days and Time: Make sure there are no overlapping courses or you won’t be able to add them.

13. Important Note Cross-Registration!
Those who need to take BIOL 111/111L, BIOL 142/142L, CHEM 111, CHEM 113/113L or WRTG 106 in the spring:
You are only able to sign up for one specific section
That section will be the same number as the course you are taking this term
Example: If I am currently in BIOL 110 Section 3, which CRN and time do I have to take BIOL 111?

14. What if I still need more help?
Beginning on October 25th, you will need to sign up for a one-on-one appointment with an advisor in MGH 111. Meetings begin November 5th and last through registration on November 16th.
At this meeting you will:
Get your PIN in order to register on the 16th.
Find out the time which you will be able to register for courses (i.e. 3:00PM, 3:15PPM, etc.)
Discuss issues you have with your potential schedule.
Identify back up courses in case your first choice is filled/cancelled.

15. Final Tips
Understand what courses are set in place and which can be moved around
Have back ups in place for registration day in case your top choice is filled or restricted
Balance: means an appropriate number of credits and different types of courses
Work with your advisor to answer any questions you have!