<p>Son has been looking at the website and getting familiar with the courses and requirements, looked very confusing, especially with the GE courses and the Writing that need to be taken together the first term. Most classes looked full. Only a few have 1 spot left! And to think how many int’l kids will be fighting over a few spots on Aug 17th!</p>
<p>He is doing Computer Engineering.</p>
<p>Is there a way to not get confused and keep the process as simple as possible?</p>
<p>Any advise here as to simplifying the process? He needs 128 credits to graduate and has been given 32 credits for AP courses. His status on Oasis shows Sophomore. What does this mean?</p>
<p>They open up additional seats in classes during the registration portion of orientation. Academic advisors for his major will be present to assist him with selecting the courses he needs. Rest assured they make sure he gets into classes he needs for his degree.</p>
<p>Generally after someone completes 32 credits they are considered a sophomore at USC.</p>
<p>Kulakai is entirely correct. I’m just going to add a few things.</p>
<p>1) WRIT 140 is taken in conjunction with a GE cat. VI. So you register for these two classes together (I believe your essays will have to relate to your GE course). Your S should’ve received a book that has the rough schedule of every type of engineer offered at USC (including the Areas of Emphasis majors). If you follow that guideline for the first semester, you will have no trouble with registering for classes.</p>
<p>2) Your son is a sophomore at USC now. But that only helps with priority registration (he’ll register with the sophomores for next semester). Your son will most likely not be able to graduate in 3 years unless he can perform miracles because Engineering major schedules are very strict and rigorous. It’s difficult for Engineers to graduate in only 3 years time.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about registration. USC will take care of you. They’re really good at that.</p>