Consulting Your Advisor: what to say in English
Course Selection Questions
Hi, I'm trying to register for PSYCH 200 but it says I need a prerequisite. What should I do?
Ask when a course needs a prerequisite.
How many credits do I need this semester to stay full-time? I don't want to lose my scholarship.
Check credit requirements to keep your scholarship.
Is it too late to switch sections? The Tuesday one conflicts with my other class.
Inquire about changing sections due to conflicts.
Advisor's Suggestions
You can request a prerequisite waiver, but you'll need the professor's approval first.
Consider requesting a prerequisite waiver.
The add/drop deadline is September 20th. Make sure you decide before then.
Remember the add/drop deadline is September 20th.
Other Common Questions
Can I audit this course instead of taking it for credit? I just want to sit in and learn.
Ask if you can audit instead of taking credit.
I'm on the waitlist for ECON 101. What are my chances of actually getting in?
Inquire about your chances on the waitlist.
Do summer courses count toward my degree requirements?
Check if summer courses count towards your degree.
Key words
prerequisite
A required course before another course.
waitlist
A list for potential course openings.
add/drop
Adding or dropping courses from your schedule.
credit
Units that count towards your degree.
audit
Attend a course without receiving credit.
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