Registering for Classes with Orientation

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<p>I hear that it’s possible to register for first year classes without orientation. I know that it’s a nice experience and all, but I am rather busy for a portion of the summer and I do not want to spend $365 and fly down just to meet some classmates. </p>

<p>Anyone register for classes without doing orientation? What are some pros and cons? I can’t seem to find much info on this.</p>

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<p>oh sorry, i meant without going to orientation and paying 365. anyone else?</p>

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<p>Well, the information packet says that, yes, it is possible to schedule your classes w/o going to Orientation (ie. that way, you’d be scheduling your classes in September, i guess). However, I think they say that since you’re scheduling so late, some of the classes might be closed. I recommend calling them up and getting their input. I, too, did not want to spend the money and time, but think about it: during Orientation, everything’s pretty much taken care of in the summer (advice from older students, your classes are already scheduled, you’ll meet a few people, get a tour, etc.), while if you don’t go to Orientation, you’ll just have to deal with all the crap on your own in September.</p>

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<p>Eh… the school still believes that you need your hands held at the age of 18 (give or take a few years). The whole process of picking the classes you need would probably take 2 hours at the very most when you first start out (compared to 2 days during orientation), and probably a lot quicker if you ask for help here or someone else currently at UCLA. The problem though is that this is a public institution with a ton of students who want the same classes you need (especially as first years who still need all the introductory courses), so you’re forced to go along with their program in order to get an ideal sign up time for your first quarter classes. If you’re set back this one quarter because you don’t get the classes you want/need, it isn’t so detrimental and can easily be remedied within your remaining time in the college. Also, students can drop out of the courses during the earlier weeks of the quarter (especially true for larger lecture courses) and you can jump in then.</p>