Creating a Balanced Course Load

Advise students 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 the FYSE, students should select:

• 1 course in a major (or possible major)

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

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

First-Year Registration Tips

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: