Hey,
I am going into 2nd year but have decided that i am not pleased with the major i
chose(english with a minor in book&media studies). Instead i would like to explore human
geography and architecture. Problem is, is that priority is given to 1st year students. I
already have completed one half yr credit in GGR124 but i need another? half yr credit
and both ARC131+ARC132. I was wondering if you knew the likelihood of me snagging a spot
for any 1st yr GGR/ARC course? Also i cant seem to get a straight answer on when the
priority period is lifted and i can ask to be placed on a waitlist?
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Hello there! Congratulations on doing away with your previous literary-minded major, and venturing into the scary world of the Bauhaus. Seriously though, your new major sounds really fascinating. Maybe you should also consider Urban Studies, as well?
Your question allows me to also introduce an important date that should be imprinted on everyone’s minds – AUGUST 6TH.
August 6th is the day when the priority controls are lifted for every class. It is also the day when students are allowed to register in more than five courses. It is a day so magical, I will probably throw a party here in the registrar’s office just to celebrate.
So on August 6th, you will be able to try and register in your GGR/ARC classes. Both ARC courses you mentioned have a total of 400 available spaces, and it seems that ARC 132H1 is fully booked already. However, once you are able to register in the course – you will be able to get on the waitlist. It is important to note that many people end up dropping courses during the week of school, after which, the waitlists no longer exist. Woo hoo!
Hopefully this information has helped you in your quest to become the next Frank Gehry.
xoxo, Askastudent