Registration
Worries
Jena Thompson, posted Oct. 23, 2006
As one
semester ends, another begins, and it is already time to start
thinking about the upcoming winter semester. Early registration
is Oct. 23 – Nov. 14. For some students the process
may be a bit nerve racking, however with a little preparation,
registering can be quite easy.
Jan Dauve,
adviser in the agricultural economics department, has had
many years of experience working with students and has seen
several different problems can create stresses. “Students
often are not aware of the requirements they need to meet,”
he said. “They are somewhat too dependent on someone
else and then do not end up with the best schedule possible
for them.” Dauve also said that students that haven’t
seriously thought about their careers may also have a problem
when creating course schedules.
Freshman
MU student, Rachel Tiemann says her problems fall in that
area. “I’m undecided, so that makes it very difficult
to schedule classes.” She went on to add that she is
most concerned with the type of classes to take, because if
she doesn’t choose right, she could be in school longer.
Meeting
with advisers, researching courses and realizing how those
courses will fit into an individual program of study before
registering are steps that will ease the scheduling process.
The big
picture, according to CAFNR student Mariah Yates, is very
important so you don’t end up wasting time and money.
“Ag Ed students are required to make a Program of
Graduation as freshmen, which I believe is a very useful tool,
especially now that I’m a senior.”
Dauve
agrees with the importance of planning out courses for more
than just the upcoming semester. “Those programs of
graduation are wonderful planning and security documents.
If all students used them, it would help them make better
decisions and allow more time for discussing important issues.”
There’s
no better time than the present to get working toward the
future.
“Proactive
students have better programs, college careers and therefore
are better prepared
for life after graduation,” Dauve said.
Tips
and links for early registration:
Early
Registration Information
Schedule
of Courses
CAFNR
Program for Graduation
Each student
will also need a registration form with passwords for the
winter semester. Make time to schedule an appointment with
your academic adviser.
