Preparing for Course Election on Friday, September 13

To Do - On Your Own: 

• Read EXPLORE, ENGAGE, EXCEL – especially the section titled Recommended Courses for First-Year Students which begins on page 9: dartgo.org/e3.

• Identify 7 – 10 courses that interest you, or allow you to explore academic interests. 

• Make sure to include at least one small class with fewer than 20 students.

• Review Academic Advising and the Liberal Arts and Introducing: Academic Departments and Programs modules available on the NSO Canvas site: dartgo.org/nsocanvas.

• Complete your Advising Questionnaire (available in DartHub) by September 12.

• Review course descriptions in ORC/Catalog on the Registrar’s website: dartgo.org/orc.

• Review the Timetable of Class Meetings to see fall courses offered: dartgo.org/timetable.

• Review the Course Registration Quick Reference Guide, which provides instructions for using Dartmouth’s registration system: dartgo.org/courseregistration.

• Email your faculty advisor to make an appointment if you have not already heard from them by September 10.

• Beginning on September 9, make sure to confirm your scores and placements in DartWorks Degree Audit in DartHub to determine placement and your Writing requirement schedule.

  • If you're scheduled for WRIT 5 in Fall, select at least three options that interest you.

To Do - During New Student Orientation: 

On your assigned day (either September 5 or September 9, see schedule for details!)

• Attend required Group Advising session with your residence hall floor.

• Attend required Bridging Cultures: Your Guide to the Language Requirement session.

• If relevant, attend: 

  • Getting Started in Math, Engineering, and the Sciences to learn about course sequencing and managing prerequisites.

  • Pre-Health at Dartmouth: What You Need To Know for pre-health essentials.

  • Explore Off-Campus Programs to learn how study abroad works at Dartmouth.

On September 11: 

• Attend as many Academic Department and Program Open Houses as possible!

On September 12: 

• Meet with your Faculty Advisor at the time you’ve arranged. Bring your copy of EXPLORE, ENGAGE, EXCEL with you for this meeting!

• Visit the Undergraduate Deans Office for further advising support.

• If relevant, attend Pre-Health D-Plan Advising: Fall Term Course Election.

• If needed, attend the Office of the Registrar's extended office hours.

• Register your courses before 6:00 P.M.

• View courses you’ve been placed into after 8:00 P.M.

On September 13: 

• “Course Changes” are available starting at 8:00 A.M. for First-Year and Transfer students only.

» The Course Change period *is* first-come, first-served.

» Assistance will be available from the Office of the Registrar and the Undergraduate Deans Office (see schedule for times)

• Monitor Timetable for course availability, including for WRIT 5.