Having trouble deciding which courses to take your first quarter? Here are some suggestions:

Take English and math.

• English and math are required for all of our college transfer degrees and many professional/technical degrees.
• If you test into either developmental (pre-college level) English or math, taking a class in that subject will help strengthen your skills and will better prepare you for future coursework.

Take something you're interested in.

• If a class looks interesting to you take it! Exploring different interests is a great way to sample our course offerings. For example, if you're interested in history, take a history class. If you're interested in different cultures, you might want to take an anthropology class. Go ahead and explore and follow your interests!

Begin a sequence.

• Some majors require you to take a sequence of classes. For instance, a pharmacy major must take Chemistry 140, 150 and 160.

Start with On-campus Classes

• Distance Learning courses (courses done primarily over the Internet, with little or no on-campus attendance required) can be challenging for first-time college students. We recommend that you take on-campus courses your first quarter.

Additionally, students pursuing a transfer degree may consider some of the following transfer degree requirements:

Consider a foreign language.

• Many four-year colleges require you to have taken a foreign language in order to be admitted.

Take your Integrated Studies Requirement.

• Your Integrated Studies requirement can fulfill other requirements within your Associate of Arts degree at the same time, so taking it your first quarter can give you a good start on your degree. Visit the Integrated Studies website for more information

Before you register for your classes, we recommend that you meet with an advisor. Whichever classes you choose, remember to keep it manageable by not overloading yourself.

Section 4: Register for Classes