Remember last week’s message about possibly adding or dropping a class? If you’re still thinking about it, this is your last week to do it.
But before you do anything, talk to your adviser. Tell him or her why you’re thinking about making a change.
If you and your adviser decide you should add a class, you’ll need to get department approval. If you decide to drop a class, you can still do that online; the deadline is Friday, Oct. 5.
After Friday and through Nov. 9, you can still withdraw from a class online. What’s the difference? A dropped course does not appear on your academic transcript. A withdrawn course will appear on your transcript with a grade of W. However, the W grade does not affect your GPA.
What about the rest of your schedule? Is it manageable? Are you being realistic about the time you’ll need for studying and completing assignments? Are you giving yourself enough downtime to recharge? You may need to adjust your schedule from time to time, and that’s OK. Just be sure that your coursework takes priority.
Visit the first-year student website for more tips and ideas. Have a good rest of your week!
