Hi! My name is Sam (Samantha) Naple. I have been a Student Success Coach at CBU since 2014, and I have been assigned to the School of Performing Arts since 2019. I also advise majors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

My BA is in Psychology, and my MS is in Education (School Counseling), both from CBU. Prior to CBU, I attended RCC, so I understand the special challenges of being a transfer (and commuter!) student. 

While I attended CBU from 2007-2011, I played clarinet in Concert Band and survived multiple UCO tours (and dresses, as you can see from the jump scare photo above). I've been a certified band geek since 1994, when I first started playing clarinet in the 4th grade. My first choice was percussion, but there weren't enough drum pads. Though I was bummed about it at the time, I now love the clarinet and can't imagine playing anything else!

Whenever registration season rolls around, take these two steps to figure out which classes you need:

1. Look at the sample plan of your major planning guide. (Click bottom tab labeled "Sample Plan")

2. Review your degree guide. (PDF version) This is especially helpful for transfer students.

PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO

• Music Theory and Lab. Are you staying on track?

• Ensembles and Private Instruction. Depending on your major, you should be in at least 1 unit of each. Check for "Residency Requirements" if you are earning a BM (Bachelor of Music).

• Class Piano. Are you keeping up with your proficiency requirements?

• Theatre Practicum. Are you taking at least 1 unit of practicum each semester?

• Classes with Prerequisites. Look at the "Prerequisite" column on the major planning guide. Have you been taking these in the correct order to stay on track?

• Scholarship Requirements. Which ensembles do you need to keep your music scholarship?

Always register for your MAJOR classes first. Start with ensembles, private instruction, and/or practicum, then add your other MUS or THE classes. Add GE and/or electives last, if needed.

FIRST, check the following:

1. Is your Term set to the correct semester? (FA 2025)

2. If you are trying to register for Theory/Lab, register for THEORY first. Then, InsideCBU will prompt you to add the Lab section. 

3. If you are trying to register for lessons and ensembles, register for LESSONS (Private Instruction or Practicum) first. Then, add your ensemble(s).

Still having trouble with your registration? Click HERE to troubleshoot!