An educational plan helps you set academic goals and stay on track to complete them. You also need an ed plan to get and keep priority enrollment at °®¶¹´«Ã½.
You'll learn more about building a preliminary ed plan during orientation. Here are some additional tips that may be helpful.
- If you are employed, plan your course load based on number of hours that you work.
So if the number of hours you work each week is
- 40+
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You may want to take 3-6 units each quarter.
- 30
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You may want to take 6-9 units.
- 20
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You may want to take 9-12 units.
- Fewer than 20
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You might take 12-15 units.
- Complete your requirements in English and mathematics as soon as possible.
- Take skill-building courses like mathematics and composition in consecutive terms so you don't forget the background material you have learned.
- For structured programs, such as professional or technical training, follow the program outline as closely as possible. Courses are recommended in a sequence because they build on each other in regards to knowledge and skills.
- Check which courses have prerequisites and be sure you take the prerequisites first. You will not be able to register for a course if it has a prerequisite that you have not taken. If you enroll in a class without earning a grade of "C" or higher in any prerequisite, you will be dropped from the class.
- Choose general education electives based on your career choice or personal interest.
- Take a high-interest course every quarter, so you stay enthusiastic about college and learning.
- Contact your counselor for more help with your educational plan.