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Registration: From Start to Finish

Now that you have learned about Emory's academic requirements, let's talk about course registration.

We know that as a transfer student this is not your first time registering for college classes, however, every institution's registration process is unique. We want you to feel comfortable with the tools and resources available before registering for your first semester at Emory. Within this module, you will not only get a sense of the registration 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 alum, Grace.

We frequently tell students that at Emory, registration is a process. We say this to mean that there is no "one-and-done" approach to completing registration. 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

Exploration

Your first step is to begin exploring the different offerings and course paths at Emory. Utilize the various tools we discussed to start thinking about different courses and how you want to fulfill some of your academic requirements.

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STEP TWO

Schedule an Academic Advising Meeting

Your assigned OUE Academic Advisor will email you a link to sign up for an advising appointment before you register. Follow the instructions emailed to you by your Academic Advisor on how to sign-up for your advising appointment.

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STEP THREE

Add Classes to your Shopping Cart

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 registration happens. It's a good idea to fill up your shopping cart with multiple schedule options (let's start with 25-30). 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

Attend Your Academic Advising Meeting

During this meeting, you'll have a chance to ask questions about academic policies and discuss classes you'd like to take in the fall. The goal of this meeting is to ensure you are prepared for your first round of registration. Besides going through this module, we expect you will add several classes to your shopping cart and create multiple schedules. We want you to review 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

Enrollment

REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES (UP TO 19 CREDITS)

After your advising appointment, you will be able to start adding classes using OPUS. The goal is to enroll in 15-17 credits. This is typically about 4-5 academic courses. You also want to maintain a balanced course load of major, GER, and elective courses.

You will have until July 30th to continue making changes to your schedule. After this initial registration period, the next time you will be able to make changes to your schedule is during add/drop/swap from August 23rd through September 1st.

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STEP SIX

DURING ORIENTATION

Attend the Transfer Academic Information Session

During Orientation you will have the opportunity to learn more about Emory's academic requirements and policies from our team of academic advisors. They will give you an overview of academics at Emory and you will be able to ask questions in small groups with an advisor.

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STEP SEVEN

DURING ORIENTATION

Attend Drop-In Advising Hours

During Orientation OUE Academic Advisors will host virtual drop-in hours where you can ask your most pressing questions ahead of Add/Drop/Swap.

More information on how to attend Advising Drop-In Hours will be available in the Orientation schedule.

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STEP EIGHT

AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 1

Add/Drop/Swap

Starting on the Monday before the first day of classes (August 23 at noon), you will be able to make 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!

Add/Drop/Swap will close on Wednesday, September 1 at 11:59 pm.

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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.

Some students get frustrated during registration because they are looking for that 'perfect schedule.' Be open to what courses are available! 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!

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