If you are new to BGSU, you will attend an Orientation and Registration session where you will meet with an academic advisor to select your courses.  During this session you will also register for courses with the help of an academic advisor.  Students who have decided upon a specific major are encouraged to view the major’s requirements in the online BGSU Undergraduate Catalog at http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog/  prior to attending Orientation and Registration.  For those who have yet to decide on a major, our advisors will assist you with selection of courses that fulfill University requirements and help you explore your career options. 

If you are a continuing student, you should meet with your advisor prior to course registration.  Contact your assigned advisor at least 2-3 weeks prior to your designated registration assignment time to schedule an appointment to discuss your options.  Your advisor can assist you with appropriate decisions about course selection, based on your major, course prerequisites, career aspirations, and course sequencing. 

In preparation for meeting with your advisor, you should review your check sheet, your Degree Audit (DARS) and the online Schedule of Classes.  You should become familiar with your DARS and review it frequently during your time as a student at BGSU.  It is your responsibility to assure that you progress in a timely manner toward your degree completion.  Your academic advisor will facilitate this process, however, you will need to initiate appointments to review progress toward your degree and career goals. 

During the semester before you anticipate graduation, you should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences office to make sure that you have completed all of your requirements.  This “graduation check” will assure that you know exactly what must be completed in order to graduate.