Department of Academic Advising

Charting Your Course

First-Year Course Load

Most students take 12-16 credit hours during their first semester. A typical schedule includes three "solids" (4 credit courses) and a 1 credit class (e.g. PE, Career & Educational Planning, or Study Skills). Some science classes have a lab component which will require additional time outside of class.

Charting Your Course: Fall 2010 Registration
Dates: TBD

All incoming students will meet with a Registration Counselor to register for Fall 2010 classes. These meetings provide an opportunity for students to discuss course selection, interest areas and academic preparation. To be eligible for registration, the $200 Advance Tuition Payment must be paid. Appointments are scheduled on the hour from 9am to 4pm and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may begin making registration appointments on May 1st, 2010.

Step 1

Call to schedule your registration appointment and information session:
253-535-7585 (local) or 1-866-203-5288 (toll-free)
Students who take advantage of earlier registration dates will find course selection to be more plentiful. Please Note: If you live outside of the local area, you may schedule your registration appointment to be conducted by phone.

Step 2

Take the Math Placement Exam.
Please complete the Math Placement Exam at least two weeks prior to your registration appointment to allow for scoring. All students are required to take the Math Placement Exam.

Step 3

Take the Foreign Language Placement Exam.
If you took German, Spanish, or French in high school and plan to continue at PLU, please take the placement exam. Results are immediate, so please record your placement on the Pre-Registration Registration Worksheet found in your First-Year Guidebook.

Step 4

Read the First-Year Guidebook 2010. View the online class schedule to explore Fall 2010 course offerings. Write down ideas and questions as you complete the Pre-Registration Worksheet.

Step 5

Bring your Guidebook, Pre-Registration Worksheet, and ideas to your registration appointment.