When I tried to register for classes, all the good classes were closed and now I’ve got this crappy schedule with all morning and Friday classes. What’s the deal?

If you had checked your syr.edu e-mail account, you would have gotten information about early registration before all the good classes were full. Then you would have the schedule you can only dream about now.

I’m a grad student and I dropped a class this week but the bursar’s office won’t give me refund. I’m out $3,000! What a rip-off!

If you had signed up for your program listserv you would have received important information - like the Financial Drop Deadline - in a timely manner. Sign-up here then check your syr.edu e-mail account every day for valuable announcements.

My friend got this cool internship after she met the company’s recruiter at a presentation in Hinds. Plus, she got free pizza and a water bottle. I didn’t even know that was going on and now I have to work at Taco Bell again this summer. Why don’t you tell us when company reps are here?

Actually, we do tell you -through announcements sent to your syr.edu e-mail account. Check it regularly to find out about great opportunities or you could be spending a lot more time South of the Border.

What if you earn academic credit while you:

• Sip cappuccino in the cradle of the Renaissance
• Meander through cobblestone medieval streets to the impressive contemporary architecture of the European Parliament.
• Play darts in the financial capital of the world
• Eat Dim Sum while giant dragons parade by you for Chinese New Year
• Wander through street markets with the snow-capped Andes mountain range as a backdrop

If any of that sounds exciting and fun, it is! It’s also a great opportunity that is available through SU Abroad. You could spend a semester studying in Florence, London, Hong Kong, Santiago, or a host of other places around the globe.

Spending a semester abroad will expand your worldview as you experience another culture firsthand. You can gain self-confidence and discover new strengths as you make your way and make friends in a foreign country. Additionally, in today’s global economy, experience abroad can give you an edge in the job market.

Whether your goals are academic, professional, or personal - or all three - SU Abroad has a program for you. To find out more, go to http://suabroad.syr.edu, or stop by the office at 106 Walnut Place.

Registration 101— Pre-requisite: Advising

My accounting classes will fulfill my math sequence, right? NO. I didn't know I could take nutrition for my science requirement. YES, YOU CAN. I took all the classes I need, so all I need to do is wait to get my degree in the mail. NO. But my friend told me. . . NO!

Don’t rely on friends’ advice when it comes to registration. While they may be able to tell you who is a great professor, which class was easy, or where to get the best prices on used books, do not rely on them for information about graduation requirements.

Always check with your advisor before you register. Make sure the classes you take will actually fulfill the requirements you need to graduate. If you have an advising hold, you are required to meet with your advisor before you register. If you don’t have a hold, still meet with one and talk about the classes you would like to take. Don’t wait until your last semester to find out you are missing a required class!

MySlice registration tip: Putting your classes in the shopping cart does not register you for those classes. The cart is merely a way to pre-plan your schedule, and it keeps those classes in a holding pattern until your registration appointment date. Then you have to SUBMIT your schedule and wait for the “Success” message.

Summer at the iSchool

The iSchool is offering a full schedule of classes again this summer. Whether you are a distance student or a Main Campus student, the iSchool has a class to fit your needs.

This year the Regnier Summer Institute runs from July 9 to July 31.

Students beginning a distance degree program begin in the summer with a required on-campus residency. Our distance program allows students living anywhere in the world to earn an SU degree, while the short residency requirement lets these students get acquainted with instructors and fellow students, earn their first four credits, and meet face-to-face with an advisor. Although the course work is rigorous, social events are built into the schedule so students can have some fun too.

Of course, Main Campus and UC students can take classes in the summer as well. While most of our summer offerings are at the graduate level, undergraduates may take classes numbered up to 599 without special permission.

So whether you are a distance student required to take a class, or a main campus student looking to pick up extra credits, the iSchool has something for you this summer.

Learn more at: ischool.syr.edu/summer.

Get a Job! Help for your job hunt.

Whitman School of Management will be hosting a special event on March 27th to help sophomores and juniors prepare for next year’s recruiting season. In today’s economic climate, it is never too early to hone skills that will help you stand out when you are ready for an internship or job.

On March 27, attend free workshops on career strategy and exploration, personal branding, networking, interviewing, resume writing, and business correspondence. Company representatives will be available for mock interviews and resume critiques. Top off the day with an etiquette dinner at the Sheraton.

March 27
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Whitman School of Management
Open to ALL SU sophomores and juniors