SECTION 2.6
Registration: From Start to Finish

Now that you have learned about the Advising system and have studied up on the different academic requirements, it's time to discuss Course Registration.

Within this module, you will not only get a sense of the process, but there will be opportunities to practice using some of the tools that will help make this process go as smooth as possible.

Before we get started, we wanted to ensure you heard from a current student about the ways they take advantage of Registration. Review the tips below from current Emory College student, Grace.

Before we begin, we would like to remind you that at Emory, registration is a process. We say this to mean that there is no "one-and-done" approach to completing registration, but instead, it takes time and attention to help yourself be as successful as possible. Take your time and open your mind to new possibilities.

STEP ONE

JUNE - JULY 8

Exploration

Take advantage of this time to begin exploring the different offerings and course paths. Utilize the various tools we discussed to start thinking about different courses and how you want to fulfill some of your first-year requirements.

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STEP TWO

JULY 9 - AUGUST 1

Schedule Pre-Registration Advising Meeting

Your assigned Pre-Registration Advisor will email you a link to sign up for a group advising session. Each session will include up to three students and last about an hour. Follow the instructions emailed to you by your Pre-Registration Advisor on how to sign-up and join the virtual session.

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STEP THREE

STARTING JULY 8

Shopping Carts Open

Think of your Shopping Cart like an Amazon Wish List. This is where you will place courses that you would like to enroll in before enrollment in August. It's a good idea to fill up your shopping cart with multiple schedule options. At the end of this section, there is a tutorial to teach you how to use the Shopping Cart. Note, there is no limit to how many courses you can have in your shopping cart, so feel free to add multiple course options!

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STEP FOUR

JULY 15 - AUGUST 7

Attend A Virtual Pre-Registration Advisor Meeting

During this time, you will meet with your Pre-Registration Advisor. The goal of this meeting is to ensure you are prepared for your first round of registration. This includes making sure you have reviewed the various degree options, academic requirements, and course offerings at Emory. This is also a great time to have your general advising questions answered.

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STEP FIVE

AUGUST 12

Enrollment Appointment #1

REGISTER FOR 8 CREDITS

Using OPUS, you will register for your first 8 credits. You will be randomly assigned a registration time. Your Pre-Registration Advisor will review where you can find this information in OPUS.

Eight credits usually equal around two courses. After registering for up to 8 credits, no changes can be made during the first enrollment appointment. You can begin swapping during the second and third enrollment appointments and the add/drop/swap period.

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STEP SIX

AUGUST 13

Enrollment Appointment #2

REGISTER FOR REMAINING CREDITS (UP TO 19)

During this time, you will register for the remaining credits that will be your first schedule. First-Year students are recommended to take somewhere between 15-19 credits their first semester. This is about 4-5 courses, plus their PACE 101 and Health 100 courses.

Your second registration appointment will close at 3pm on Friday, August 16. The next time you will be able to make changes to your schedule is during Orientation on Monday, August 26.

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STEP SEVEN

AUGUST 26 | DURING ORIENTATION

Meet with Pre-Major Faculty Advisor

In the weeks leading up to Orientation/Move-In, you will receive the contact information for your Pre-Major Faculty Advisor. This is a great way to begin to connect with a faculty member. After meeting with your PMFA, you will have the opportunity to make adjustments to your schedule. This person will remain your advisor on record until you declare a major.

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STEP EIGHT

AUGUST 26 - AUGUST 27

Enrollment Appointment #3

After meeting with your Pre-Major Faculty Advisor, you will have the ability to make changes to your schedule ahead of Add/Drop/Swap.

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STEP NINE

AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 4

Add/Drop/Swap

Starting on the first day of classes, you will be able to make final adjustments to your schedule. Many students use this time to change their schedules or make minor adjustments. In fact, over 90% of students last year made adjustments to their schedule during Add/Drop/Swap!

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TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING REGISTRATION

The most important thing to remember when it comes to Registration is to take your time. You have the ability to make adjustments all the way up through the first week of classes, meaning your schedule will most likely shift and adjust from what you start with.

Many first-year students get frustrated during registration because they are looking for that 'perfect schedule.' However, the perfect schedule does not happen in one semester, but instead, over your entire Emory career. You may end up taking an unexpected class that leads you to a new passion or introduces you to lifelong friends. Be open to the possibilities!

Up next, you will practice building your first schedule, but before you do so, we wanted to teach you how to add courses to your shopping cart! Click below to start the Using OPUS tutorial (tutorial will open in a new window).

COMING UP NEXT

SECTION 2.7
Using the Shopping Cart