As a student at Shepherd University, planning your course schedule is an essential step towards academic success. The university offers a wide range of courses, and choosing the right ones for your major and career goals can be overwhelming. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a course schedule that meets your needs and helps you achieve your academic goals.
How to Find Your Course Schedule
The Shepherd University course schedule is available online at the university’s website. You can search for courses by department, course number, or course title. Once you have found the courses you are interested in, you can add them to your schedule by clicking on the “Add to Schedule” button.
Course Planning Tips
When planning your course schedule, it is important to consider the following factors:
- Your major and career goals. The courses you take should support your major and help you prepare for your career.
- Your learning style. Some students prefer to take classes in person, while others prefer online classes. Consider your learning style when choosing your courses.
- Your availability. Make sure you have enough time to attend all of your classes and complete all of your assignments.
- Your financial situation. Some courses may have additional costs, such as lab fees or materials fees. Be sure to factor these costs into your budget.
Course Load
The average course load for a full-time student at Shepherd University is 15 credit hours per semester. However, some students may choose to take more or fewer credit hours depending on their major, career goals, and availability.
If you are not sure how many credit hours you should take, you can consult with your academic advisor. Your advisor can help you create a course schedule that meets your needs and helps you achieve your academic goals.
Registration
Once you have created your course schedule, you need to register for your classes. Registration is typically done online through the university’s website. You will need to provide your student ID number and password to register for classes.
If you have any problems registering for classes, you can contact the Registrar’s Office for assistance.
Dropping and Adding Classes
If you need to drop or add a class, you can do so through the university’s website. You will need to provide your student ID number and password to drop or add classes.
The deadline to drop or add a class is typically the end of the first week of classes. However, some courses may have different deadlines. Be sure to check the course schedule for the deadlines for the courses you are interested in.
Benefits of a Well-Planned Course Schedule
A well-planned course schedule can help you:
- Achieve your academic goals
- Graduate on time
- Save time and money
- Reduce stress
If you take the time to plan your course schedule carefully, you can set yourself up for success in college.
Conclusion
Planning your course schedule is an important step towards academic success. By following the tips in this guide, you can create a course schedule that meets your needs and helps you achieve your academic goals.
Additional Resources
- Shepherd University Course Catalog
- Shepherd University Registrar’s Office
- Shepherd University Academic Advising Center
Tables
| Table 1: Course Load Options |
|—|—|
| Credit Hours | Time Commitment |
| 12 | Part-time |
| 15 | Full-time |
| 18 | Overloaded |
| Table 2: Registration Deadlines |
|—|—|
| Term | Deadline |
| Fall | End of the first week of classes |
| Spring | End of the first week of classes |
| Summer | End of the first week of classes |
| Table 3: Dropping and Adding Classes |
|—|—|
| Term | Deadline |
| Fall | End of the first week of classes |
| Spring | End of the first week of classes |
| Summer | End of the first week of classes |
| Table 4: Benefits of a Well-Planned Course Schedule |
|—|—|
| Benefit | Description |
| Achieve your academic goals | A well-planned course schedule can help you choose the right courses to support your major and career goals. |
| Graduate on time | A well-planned course schedule can help you stay on track to graduate on time. |
| Save time and money | A well-planned course schedule can help you avoid taking unnecessary courses and save time and money. |
| Reduce stress | A well-planned course schedule can help you reduce stress by ensuring that you have enough time to attend all of your classes and complete all of your assignments. |
