{"id":6,"date":"2014-01-17T05:44:36","date_gmt":"2014-01-17T05:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.switchnote.com\/?p=6"},"modified":"2014-01-17T21:39:06","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T21:39:06","slug":"adddrop-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.switchnote.com\/?p=6","title":{"rendered":"Add\/Drop Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/blog.switchnote.com\/?attachment_id=9'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.switchnote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/college-class-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>In high school, I was locked into a course schedule for the entire year. Didn&#8217;t like the course? Tough. Didn&#8217;t get along with the teacher? Too bad. College students can add and drop classes weeks into the term. I am going to share some thoughts on add\/drop week, and provide some useful tips on constructing your class schedule. <\/p>\n<p>Do your research before choosing classes. My registration opened up in early November for the spring semester. I knew what classes I wanted to take, and when I wanted to take them BEFORE registration day. In constructing my schedule I had a lot to consider (as do all college students) for example: my school&#8217;s core curriculum, my major requirements, times, the professor, other commitments, etc.. I learned that the earlier that I searched for courses the more flexibility I had in my schedule, and ultimately a more successful semester. <\/p>\n<p>Do not bank on the add\/drop period. It might be tempting to simply pick five classes in November with the intention of just &#8220;figuring&#8221; it out during the Add\/Drop period (first week of classes). This can be very dangerous. Most classes are filled during the first week of the semester. If you are looking to pick up a class during add\/drop, your choices are limited. And the classes that are still open are probably still open for a reason (inconvenient class time, demanding professor). It is unlikely that you will be able to design your &#8220;dream&#8221; schedule during add\/drop week. Plan early, and register as soon as you can. <\/p>\n<p>However, if on the first day of EN 101 your professor seems to be to demanding or your club lacrosse team practices at the same time and you need to make a change, Add\/Drop is your answer. \u00a0At most schools the Add\/Drop process is done completely online. \u00a0Here at Loyola, we use WebAdvisor. \u00a0It is a very straightforward platform. \u00a0I can simply log in and search through open classes, and make the change. \u00a0But, during Add\/Drop week students are constantly shuffling around their schedules so it is important to check online frequently for openings if you are looking at a specific class. \u00a0Spots can open and close by the minute. <\/p>\n<p>Good Luck and have a great spring &#8217;14!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In high school, I was locked into a course schedule for the entire year. Didn&#8217;t like the course? Tough. Didn&#8217;t get along with the teacher? Too bad. 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