Building a Class Schedule

If you are an undeclared student and do not know which classes to take your first semester, no need to worry! The information below will show you how to create a schedule that meets your needs.

In order to build your class schedule, please have the following information at hand:

Make note of the following information and/or restrictions:

Math score from either the SAT, ACT, or COMPAS test
English score from either the SAT, ACT, or COMPAS test
AP, IB, or CLEP exams or transfer classes for which you have received credit. This information is available on your Degree Works audit.
Limits to your unit total for this semester (full time is 12-17 units, probation and provisional students are limited to 14 units)
Scheduling blocks you need to avoid due to other obligations (e.g., sports, music, work)

Consider your preferences:

Are you more attentive in the morning, afternoon, or evening?
Are you interested in exploring a major this semester?
What kinds of classes would you prefer? Ones that require a great deal of reading? Writing? Research? A physical activity class? Science lab?

Step 1: Choose your classes

Required Classes
CSA 101 Beginnings (Waived if you transferred in 28+ units)	1 unit
ENGL 110 Freshman Writing Seminar (Unless you transferred it or had an AP credit)	3 units
Choose the rest of your classes from this list:
General Studies Options
COMM 111 Public Communications	3 units
Foreign Language (You can take a placement exam in Spanish.) (You will need two semesters of the same language.)	4 units; 3 units for Greek or Hebrew
PE 240 Health Education (Waived for nursing, biology and biochemistry majors) (It is convenient to take this class with your Fitness for Life class.)	2 units
PE 1XX Fitness for Life, TFT 121, or Varsity Sport	1 unit
CMIN 108 Christian Life, Faith and Ministry	3 units
UBBL 100 Exodus/Deuteronomy	3 units
Mathematics (Your SAT/ACT/COMPAS score will determine your placement.) (You will need a special PIN to register for any math class.)	3 units
ART 150 Intro to Art or MUS 120 Music Fundamentals	3 units 3 units
PSYC 110 General Psychology or PSYC 290 Human Growth and Development or SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology	3 units 3 units 3 units
Major Exploratory Classes
If you are interested in a particular major, faculty advisors will be available on the day of registration (or find them during the period before registration) to discuss options with you.

Step 2: Decide on the time/day of the classes you want

Use the online schedule of classes available via Cougars’ Den to pick the sections that best fit your schedule.
Make note of classes that are already closed.
Be sure to choose some alternative times and days as well as alternative classes.
Use the unofficial Class Schedule Worksheet to plan your schedule.

Step 3: Fill out the Registration Form

Fill out the call number, course ID, and section for each class. If you are registering online, the online schedule will give you this information.

Step 4: Review

Review your registration sheet with your advisor and obtain his/her signature. For mid-semester/pregregistration, make sure to get your PIN code.

Step 5: Register

If you are a first-semester student, please complete the rest of the New Student Orientation registration stations.
For mid-semester/preregistration, register online or at the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar at your designated time.