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Selecting and Reserving Courses

This step-by-step guide will help you understand the course selection process and make informed choices as you reserve your courses for Fall Semester.  Remember, space will be reserved for you in the courses you select, but your schedule will not be finalized and registered until after you've met with your advisor prior to the start of the semester.  During your advising meeting, you'll have opportunities to adjust your schedule if necessary.

Step 1 - Open yourself to the possibilites

Be ready to explore a variety of academic areas. New students are often unsure about the variety of course choices they have to choose from or are determined to only take courses in specific academic areas. Try to let those feelings go - college is your opportunity to broaden your perspective, explore different areas, and try new things.

Step 2 - Review advising resources and course schedule

Familiarize yourself with the Linfield Curriculum (general education requirements) and the many academic programs offered by the college.  Refer to this page for a guide to reading the Fall 2009 course offerings.

Step 3 - Review Placement and Proficiency Information

Some departments require placement exams or previous educational experiences prior to reserving spaces in certain Fall Semester courses.  Refer to this page for details.

Step 4 - Sketch out your plan for Fall 2009 classes

Ideas for what to take during your first semester and how to balance your daily class, work, and extracurricular commitments.

Step 5 - Consider your proposed course schedule

Once you have drafted a schedule and some alternative schedules, take a step back to evaluate your plans.

Step 6 - Make course reservations using WebAdvisor

Your guide to submitting your course reservations on WebAdvisor.

Step 7 - Confirm/Register your schedule with your advisor during Orientation weekend

After your course reservations have been made, you will meet with your faculty advsior to confirm your schedule and register.