Getting Shut Out of Desired Classes

crazed
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:15:07 +0000

The kids (not parents) must reach out to their adviser, or someone higher up, if necessary. The U has been wonderful in all regards.

Agreed with above posters, Mrs. Deutsch (arts and sciences) is fantastic and gets things done. She really cares about the kids and does her best to help with class scheduling and other issues the students may have. My son is very lucky to have her as his adviser. We have never had to intervene on his behalf as he knows what to do, how to get it done and who to go to if there are questions or issues.

Son is now a junior and came in with numerous AP credits, but has been shut out of higher level classes and always let in by the profs.

By the way, my freshman son at a NYS public (large SUNY) also has scheduling and housing based on credits. (He’ll have over 90 credits when starting sophomore year, so it will be advantageous to him.) I think most schools work this way, especially since everything is on line and by credit/lottery numbers.