Registering for classes

Use the Schedule Planner to help fit in all four courses.

Find a Balance of Interest and Type

First-semester students should seek to balance their course loads by both interest and type. Different kinds of courses have different rhythms during the semester.

To have a balanced course load after your FYSE, you should select:

• 1 course in your major (or possible major)

• 1 course you enjoy or are good at, or to fulfill a distribution credit

• 1 course to explore, to experiment with, to try something NEW

Keep these categories in mind when choosing courses that will give you a balanced workload:

Courses with dense reading, 1 – 4 papers and exams:

Literature, History, Religion, Philosophy,Sociology-Anthropology, Geography, Political Science

Course with daily homework, frequent quizzes and drills, presentations and tests:

Beginning and intermediate languages

Courses with some reading, labs, quizzes, problem sets, exams:

Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences

Courses with time intensive ‘hands on’ tests, some reading, presentations, group work, concert/performances:

Music, Studio Art, Theatre, Dance, Film/Video

 Pre-Med Information

How to prepare for a career as a health care professional

 First-Year Registration Tips

Click on the W to learn how to choose a balanced course load, negotiate arena registration, and plan for a productive meaning with your adviser.

 CTLR Calendars and Resources

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research helps students enrich their learning, and faculty enrich their teaching. CTLR faculty and staff meet individually with faculty and students throughout the semester and provide many useful documents and online resources for the entire academic community.

 Quick Reference to CTLR Student Services

What services can the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research offer Middlebury students?