Spooky Season: Be Advised!

by Arabella Chamberlain

Beware, advising season is upon us!

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Sounds a little scary, right? It's not just me? You're not alone if you feel that way. You might be thinking, "I've barely made it through this semester and you want me to pick harder classes and take more labs next semester?" It can be daunting.

Some of us may have already met with our advisors, but for those of you that haven't - look out! Spring registration is fast approaching. Registering for classes can be pretty spooky,
but we're here to debunk some myths and get you ready for advising, registration, and anything in between.

• MYTH 1: I'll just sign up for whatever classes I want when registration opens. Hate to break it to you, but in order to register for any classes, you'll need the approval of your advisor, but many of them are already in full advising mood and happy to schedule a time to sort out your schedule.

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  MYTH 2: I have no say over my schedule and I'm going to be stuck in a bunch of gen-eds I don't want. NOT TRUE. Very few majors have strict plans for what classes and gen-eds to take when. Take a peek at the Academic Catalog for ideas on what to take this spring that might be exciting! Or look for a partial credit class like dance or choir that will broaden your horizons!
• MYTH 3: My advisor will do all the work for me so I'll just take whatever they tell me. Also, NOT TRUE. On the flip side of our second myth, don't be so passive about your own education! What excites you? What drew you to your major? Come to your advising meeting with a list of ideas of what classes you want to take. This will not only speed up your advising but also be much more fun!
  

Registration for Spring 2021 opens the week of Nov 2nd. Hop on my.coe.edu for more information about when you'll be eligible to register. Don't hesitate to reach out to your advisor, the Registrar's Office, or the Learning Commons with any questions or concerns about advising and registration.

I know that advising season might have you a little frightened, but the only spooky thing this season is not staying masked up and socially distanced! Have a safe (and a little spooky) weekend and happy registration!