FAQs about advising and course registration

What if I won't be able to register at the time registration opens for me?
Plan to register online as soon as possible after registration opens for you. If you will not have internet access all summer, contact the Office of Academic Advising at aad@linfield.edu or 503-883-2250.

What if I am unable to register in all the classes I am interested in?
There is no guarantee that you will be able to register in all of your first choice classes. The good news is that as a first-year student, you need a lot of classes and almost every course available will work for you – either to explore a potential area of interest, complete a Linfield Curriculum requirement, or introduce you to an academic discipline you have never encountered before. Don't despair if you can't get everything you want; trying out something new is part of what it means to be in college. (When you meet with your advisor during Orientation weekend, you will have the chance to change your courses, and you may be able to switch into those classes that are currently full.)

What if I do not start coursework in one of my areas of interest? Will I be behind?
There is no guarantee that you will be able to register in all of your first choice classes. The good news is that as a first-year student, you need a lot of classes and almost every course available will work for you – either to explore a potential area of interest, complete a Linfield Curriculum requirement, or introduce you to an academic discipline you have never encountered before. Don't despair if you can't get everything you want; trying out something new is part of what it means to be in college.

(When you meet with your advisor during Orientation weekend, you will have the chance to change your courses, and you may be able to switch into those classes that are currently full.)

I registered in certain classes but now I have changed my mind – what can I do?
You can make changes to your schedule throughout the summer and during Orientation weekend, when you meet with your faculty and peer advisors.

What if I am a fall athlete – does that affect my course schedule?
As a student athlete in a fall sport, it is very important that you consider how many classes you take. No more then 12-14 credits is appropriate for your first semester. You will be very busy with academics, practice, competitions, and travel. Depending on your sport, you may be required to register in a sport-related activity course during Fall Semester. Contact
your coach for specific details. These courses are offered through the Health and Human Performance and Athletics Department (coded HHPA) with course numbers below 100. For example, if you were planning to swim on the women's team, you would register in HHPA 008B – Intercoll Swimming: Women.

If you are a student athlete in a fall sport, you need to contact your coach to determine when your practices will be held during Fall Semester. Do your best to select courses that do not overlap with your practice schedule. It may not, however, be possible to avoid overlap. If a course you are interested in overlaps with your practice schedule, it will be okay. You are a student-athlete and your academics are your primary focus as a student at Linfield.

How do I pay my account?
You will receive a bill after you register for at least 12 credits. Go online to www.linfield.edu/student-accounts.html and click on payment procedures. Deadline for paying account is August 5.

How will my credits transfer to Linfield (AP or IB credits and college classes taken during high school)?
If you plan to bring in credit for AP, IB or college courses taken before you enter Linfield, it is very important to note that you cannot get credit for the same content twice. For example, if you bring in credit for calculus – whether AP, IB or on a college transcript, you cannot get credit for the same calculus course here. If you bring in college credit for language study taken in high school, you must take a higher level of language at Linfield in order to transfer the previous credit. The same is true for any course – you only get credit for the same content once.

Linfield will grant up to 5 elective credits for Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 4 or 5 in academic areas normally taught at Linfield. Evaluations for credit are done on a course-by-course basis. Credit granted is comparable to the credit value of the course offered at Linfield. Credit will be awarded on a course-by-course basis for International Baccalaureate (IB) subject examinations and higher level courses passed with a grade of 5, 6, or 7. All credit earned through AP and IB scores is elective credit and does not satisfy Linfield Curriculum or major requirements; however, it may satisfy prerequisite or proficiency requirements.

Credit earned through Running Start or a similar dual enrollment program will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis. Generally, academically-focused courses in which a grade of "C" or better was earned, will transfer for some type of credit if it was above the 100 level. Linfield will accept math classes at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 095 in the Oregon State System). Since Linfield operates on a semester academic calendar, coursework taken in 10-week quarters will be converted to semesters (for example, 1 quarter-hour credit is equal to .67 semester credit). College credit may satisfy Linfield Curriculum or major requirements; however, the grades for these courses will not be factored into your Linfield GPA.

To find out if your credit has already been recorded, log in to to WebAdvisor and view your academic transcript. Contact the Office of the Registrar at reg@linfield.edu if you have any questions.

I earned college credit for freshman composition already. Do I still need to register for an Inquiry Seminar?
Yes. All first-year students must take an Inquiry Seminar regardless of any previous coursework taken.