University Processes

Your APAS report lists your degree requirements and serves as a checklist to make sure you are taking all the required classes for your degree. 

• APAS reports can also be used to see how your credits will carry over into other majors or degree programs at the university. One Stop has excellent resources to learn more about this important tool.

Registering for classes is a vital part of college. You can know which classes to register for by viewing your Academic Progress Audit System (APAS) report and by meeting with your Academic Advisor. 

• Registration for fall classes usually begins in April and Spring registration begins in late November.
• Registration for classes generally goes by the number of credits you have earned, so students with more credits will register before those with fewer credits. If you belong to a special population, you might qualify for an earlier registration time as well. Follow these instructions to find your specific registration time.
• You can learn more about adding, waitlisting, or dropping classes through One Stop.

One of the most exciting parts of college is deciding what you want to study and declaring your major. A 'major' is a specific area of study, for example “Mechanical Engineering,” or “Global Studies”. 

• The University offers over 150 different majors, some of which have application and acceptance requirments.
• Each college (and even each major within colleges) can have different processes to declare your major, so it is an excellent idea to speak to your academic advisor to learn more.
• If you are having trouble deciding on a major, The Center for Academic Planning and Exploration (CAPE) is a great place to get guidance.

FERPA stands for the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” which ensures the privacy of your educational records. Student educational records include information provided by a student for use in the educational process, such as:

• Personal information (name, birthdate, pronouns, etc.)
• Enrollment records
• Student's exams or papers
• Grades
• Class schedules

If there are people in your life, such as a parent, that you want to give access to any or all aspects of your educational information, you need to sign a release form. Release forms can be changed and updated at any time. Visit One Stop's FERPA page to learn more.

Financial Aid is funding that helps students pay for college. Financial Aid can be in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study. Your financial aid is determined by completing a yearly application called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Keep in mind there are deadlines for your FAFSA. Details on the financial aid process can be found on One Stop's financial aid page. 

Scholarship resources:

• First-Gen Study Abroad scholarship
• One Stop scholarship page

Once you have registered for classes, you then need to make sure you have the proper textbooks and course materials. The University’s bookstore has partnered with the libraries to offer Courseworks, a program that streamlines gathering your course materials and provides these materials at a substantial discount. Eligible students are automatically enrolled in the program, but may decide to opt out and acquire their own materials.