One, two, three strikes you’re out!
No, literally.
With registration in full motion and students rushing to their computers to register for the summer and fall semesters, students should be a bit more aware of two new changes that were made to the registration cycle that will affect them.
Starting this summer, the first change students face is that they will only have up until the last day of adding classes to drop a class.
This will still allow students to drop without a “W” notation, but at the 20 percent rather than at the 30 percent census point of a course as it had been.
While many students might be discouraged by this change, it will help students narrow down their class options and therefore, leave more spots in such classes for other students.
This will force students to make quicker decisions regarding their class schedule and not until the end of the semester.
But on the other hand, since the last day to drop is the same as the last day to add, this will hinder other students from adding those classes.
Students are still encouraged to attend the classes they need on the first day of the semester to get a shot at a spot.
This change will likely make students more serious about their college careers by enrolling in the classes that are the most important for their majors.
The second change in the registration cycle deals with repeats and withdrawals.
The days of enrolling in any class that one likes multiple times are over.
Students will only be allowed to enroll in non-repeatable classes a maximum of three times. After that, students will no longer be able to take the course at EC.
This means that if a student has taken the same class repeatedly and withdrawn, passed or failed, the college will have the authority to block students from enrolling again in the class.
While students will still have three chances to pass the class, it will help them concentrate more on their studies and take classes more seriously.
The changes come as part of the new propositions that the California Community College’s Board of Governors approved under Title 5 as it pertains to the college’s academic and professional matters.
It is important that students take community college seriously and find a way to navigate through their classes so that they have the chance to transfer to a university.
By being organized and dedicating oneself to each class, students will find themselves more productive and motivated in their overall life.
One way for students to enbrace these registration changes is to sit down with a counselor and go over the class requirements of their intended major. This will enable students to have a concrete educational plan and, therefore, know the classes needed to complete their major and the number of semesters it may take.
Another option is for students to set aside some time and use the resources on campus, such as the Shauerman Library’s study rooms and the computer labs, to study and complete their homework.
Students should also take advantage of the Learning Resources Center’s tutoring program on campus.
There are tutors available to help students with their studies. So rather than dropping a class because of a low grade, students should look to study and learn from someone with expertise in that subject.
