Student Registration

Presentation Overview

• Course Sequencing and Selection• Using the Online Schedule of Classes• Constructing a Course Schedule• Course Registration• Errors and Problems

Course Sequencing

Course Selection• MATH Placement

– MATH Placement Exam Score >20 MATH 11/21– MATH Placement Exam Score <19 MATH 5

• CHEM Placement– CHEM Placement Exam Score + MATH Placement Exam

Score > 40 CHEM 2– CHEM Placement Exam Score + MATH Placement Exam

Score < 39 CHEM 1

• WRI Placement– Analytical Writing Proficiency Exam Score Pass WRI 10– Analytical Writing Proficiency Exam Score No Pass WRI 1

• Additional Courses

Using the Online Schedule of Classes

• The online schedule– http://registrar.ucmerced.edu/go/schedule

• Most courses have multiple components

Using the Online Schedule of Classes

• Pay attention to which DISC or LAB are linked to the desired lecture

Using the Online Schedule of Classes

• Be sure to record the 5-digit CRN for each component of each course• The lecture components for CHEM and MATH have been selected for you

Using the Online Schedule of Classes• MATH 5 scheduling

Constructing a Course Schedule

• Use a piece of scratch paper to sketch your schedule• Lectures, discussions and labs CANNOT overlap –

not even a little• M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday, R =

Thursday, F = Friday , S = Saturday• Don’t forget to double-check the final exams for the

courses. Those can’t overlap either.

Course Registration• Log onto http://my.ucmerced.edu• Select MyRegistration

Course Registration

• Select Register/Add/Drop Classes

Course Registration• Select the appropriate term• In each box, input one CRN each. All linked course

components must be submitted at once

• Click Submit Changes

Course Registration• Verify that you were successfully enrolled

Errors and Problems• If you encounter Add errors, pay close attention to

the status on the far left

• LINK ERROR – unable to enroll in all the required components of a course

• Solution – double-check the Schedule of Classes to ensure that you have selected the associated components and each of them are OPEN with no time conflicts

What do I do next?• Maintain your Course Schedule

- Advisors cannot add or drop you from your courses- Be aware of the policies/deadlines

• Register ON-TIME!- Be aware of your appointment and be ready to add before the best

times fill

• Create a balanced schedule- You know what you can handle, make sure your schedule does not

overwhelm you

Resources• Online:

– ns-advising.ucmerced.edu– email your advisor  – registrar.ucmerced.edu– MyAudit

• In-Person– Advising Walk-in Hours

• Academic Advising Mentors- ns-advising.ucmerced.edu/academic-advising-mentors