You are a full-time student if you take 12 or more credits. However, to graduate in
four years without winter or summer session classes, you must take at least 15 credits
per semester. Most students take between 12-18 credits per semester, depending on
what their advisors consider to be appropriate for them.
You must first meet with your advisor so that they can lift the advising hold. Then
you will be able to register for classes using Ramportal.
Winter and Summer Session
The Winter session scheduling date and time will be listed on your Ramportal account
as soon as it becomes available in the Fall; this means you can often schedule Winter
classes at the same time or shortly after you schedule for the following Spring. (And,
similarly, you can often sign up for Summer classes at the same time you schedule
for Fall.) When your advisor lifts your advising hold for spring, the hold for winter
is also lifted (same for fall/summer).
Online Classes
You can find online classes by starting at the Class Search screen, then searching
for "Online Distance Education" under "Location," or clicking "Additional Search Criteria"
and then "Instruction Mode" to choose your distance education preference. You register
for online classes just like you would for any other class.
Each semester, a hold is placed on your registration for the following semester. The
only person who can lift this hold is your advisor, so you should meet with that person
at least a week before Ramportal allows you to register to be ready.
Students considering withdrawing from all their courses should make an appointment
with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss their situation prior to their withdrawal. The Office's Enrollment Changes page lays out some possible consequences of withdrawing.
Students in good academic standing (GPA of 2.75 or above) may be allowed to take more
than 18 credits in the fall or spring semester (7 in summer).
The DPR is an easy way of tracking your progress towards completing the requirements
of your major(s) and minor(s). You can access this tool from the center link on your
Ramportal homepage.
The DPR helps you to map the requirements of your major that have been fulfilled and
learn more about what courses you should take to fulfill other requirements of your
program. Use the DPR in conjunction with the advising sheets and/or handbook for your
major and minor programs.
It is highly recommended that you consult with your academic advisor to check the
information printed on your DPR and to discuss anything on it you do not understand.
To decide what classes to take, you should always consult with your advisor. Use your
Degree Progress Report and major/minor advising sheets as guides, and consult your
major's four-year plan by clicking on
your program and then the "degree progress" tab.
