Not going to orientation...how bad is that?

gaucho1
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:38:23 +0000

Don’t worry about it. My roommate didn’t go to orientation b/c she didn’t want to. She had no problems. What you should do is instead, when you get there, go to the advising office and tell them your situation. It might not be for a little while, but they’ll have a peer advisor eventually tell you what’s up. Don’t freak out about not getting the classes. I don’t know what your major is. If you’re a physical science, you should call the department and ask what to do b/c they have a stricter schedule, but if you’re any type of BA, you’re FINE. 1/3 of your classes is major, 1/3 is GEs, 1/3 is whatever you want, so you won’t get off track even if you get into the last picks, and frankly, most big classes that will still be open will fulfill one GE or another. But do make an appointment with an L&S peer advisor (this advice is only for L&S, if you’re in CC or engineering, call the departments), b/c they will clear up the basic rules and requirements. DO NOT just listen to your hallmates about it. They will most likely be misinformed about something or another.