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Advising Quick Links   A. Major Tracks - review recommended courses for majors B. Course Search - look up Course Reference Numbers C. Gulfline login - add & drop classes Refer to tutorials in yellow section to the right for a refresher on how to search for classes & web register Note: the "AF" Freshmen Advising Hold is normal & will automatically inactivate at 12:00 AM 10/29/09 *Meeting with a first year advisor prior to Spring 2010 registration is suggested but not required.

View Important Tutorials  Course Search Tutorial  &   Co-Requisite Search Tutorial  Course Attribute Search Tutorial  New! Web Registration & Schedule Confirmation Tutorial Hold Check Tutorial

Review First Year Student Advising Contract  &  FAQ's

            Review First Year Academic Advising Syllabus 

               
Advisement preparation checklist:

1. Check your student holds via GULFLINE under menus
    Student & Financial Aid then Student Records prior to advisement.
  
    View hold check tutorial 

2.  If any holds exist other than the AF (Freshman Advising Hold) see
     the student hold key for steps to remove holds. 

3.  Review major track course recommendations

4.  Print & Review the General Education Checklist 

5.  Explore Colleges Programs & Majors 

6.  Print the class planner worksheet & record CRN's you intend to register

7.  Search for classes here  View course search tutorial     

        Click here for Advising Forms

Determine Accelerated Credits:

Advanced Placement (AP),  International Baccalaureate (IB),  College Level Exam Program (CLEP)


For further investigation:

Review resources for undecided and exploratory students


* Learn about your eventual Advising Transition to a college level advisor.

 Course Prefix Key      


Note: Freshman students preparing for majors such as Business, Education, Biology, Nursing, and Pre-Professional (dental, medical, pharmacy, veterinary) must schedule their freshman year courses to meet prerequisites in a timely manner. Course sequences should begin in the freshman year. 
Review: major track course recommendations

Note: Avoid taking more than one GRW (Gordon Rule Writing) intensive class within the same semester.


First semester students commonly enroll in 12-16 credit hours:

Second semester students choose 4-5 Classes (12-15 credit hours):

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