ADVISING 2015-2016 Which courses are best for first year students? “Four courses and PE or PE Dance!” ~ Martin Warner, Registrar Introductory level courses are usually numbered 001-010 (section 20, College Bulletin) First Year Seminars are labeled FYS Students who wish to take math/stat or chemistry must have taken a placement test or have registered their scores from AP or IB exams to be placed. Remember: there are many great courses to be found in unexpected places (example: writing courses; interdisciplinary programs; courses for non-engineers in engineering, etc.) Where do I find…. The list of Fall 2015 First Year Seminars? “Open first year seminars” is under “New Student Registration Day-by-Day” on the Registrar’s website. The list of NSEP courses? “NSEP List” is under “Course Registration” on the Registrar’s website. Note that this is the entire list, not the list of offerings for just Fall 2015. The list of Writing (W) courses? “W List – Writing Courses” is under “Course Information” on the Registrar’s website. Note that this is the entire list, not the list of offerings for just Fall 2015. New courses and courses that departments and faculty would like to get on everyone’s radar? They can be found on the Dean’s website under “New Students,” click on “Academics,” then click on “Choosing Courses [Part II].” Courses that have space available each semester? Look on the Registrar’s webpage under “Course Information – Course Announcements.” Information about advanced placement and credit? See the Registrar’s website. The Fall 2015 Schedule of Student Workshops? See Office of Learning Resources website.