New first-time students are pre-registered for their first semester classes during SOAR, for the sake of efficiency and to minimize the burden of quick decision-making.  Students may make changes to their schedules after attending Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) and anytime before the beginning of the semester by working with their CASA advisors.  Students are encouraged to review the range of course options available to them and work with their advisors to create an optimum class schedule.

The typical first semester course schedule includes a Foundations class, one class in the student’s major, and three classes which meet general education requirements. For every general education category, there are several options, so students are encouraged to research and select classes that meet their specific interests.

After the first semester, students take a more active role in creating their course schedules and register themselves into classes after they have consulted with their academic advisor and obtained their advising code.