AUGUST

  • Check your registration schedule on WolverineAccess to make sure it is accurate and make sure that you’ve printed a hard copy of your schedule  .

SEPTEMBER

  • Attend the Sophomore Connection.
  • Check your schedule one last time before the 3-week deadline to make sure that your registration is correct and make sure you print a hard copy if you make any changes.
  • Learn your instructors' office hours and find when they fit your schedule; drop in at least once to start to build a working relationship with your instructors.
  • Check out the Science Learning Center, Language Resource Center, and Math Lab if you have classes that relate to these facilities. Plan regular visits to these resources as a part of your studying.  Join a study group.

OCTOBER

  • Continue meeting with your instructors on a regular basis.
  • Check out the Peer Academic Advising Office in G 150 Angell Hall to talk to a peer advisor or consult old exams.
  • Attend the Study Abroad Fair.

NOVEMBER

  • Make an appointment with your advisor to talk about courses to consider taking next term.
  • Make an appointment with a concentration advisor in the departments you are exploring as possible concentrations.
  • Take final stock of your academic progress in your current courses and make any decisions about changing your schedule by the withdraw deadline.
  • Start researching study abroad opportunities.  Several deadlines will occur in the early part of the next semester.
  • Check out the Undergraduate Library's Research Consultation Program for help with researching papers, presentations, and projects.  
  • Attend Advising Night in the Language Resource Center.

DECEMBER

  • Register for Winter Term classes and print a copy of your schedule.

 

JANUARY

  • Examine your Winter Term course choices to make sure that they still fit your plans.
  • Check your schedule one last time before the 3-week deadline to make sure that your registration is correct and make sure you print a hard copy if you make any changes.
  • Prepare applications for the Business School and Education.  
  • Schedule regular trips to your instructor's office hours and to the pertinent academic support resources.
  • Attend MLK Day events.
  • Attend Summer Study Abroad Fair.

FEBRUARY

  • Take a moment to evaluate your progress in your current classes.
  • If you need to do so, find a tutor to help strengthen your academic performance.
  • Attend Advising Night in the Science Learning Center.
  • Start making plans for summer courses, jobs, and internships.

MARCH

  • Take final stock of your academic progress in your current courses and make any decisions about changing your schedule by the withdraw deadline.
  • Talk to your Academic Advisor about starting to narrow down your choices of concentrations.
  • Attend the Concentration Fair and related events.
  • If you are thinking about taking any classes over the summer, meet with your advisor to discuss options.

APRIL

  • Register for Spring, Summer, and/or Fall classes.

MAY

  • Use a summer job, internship, or volunteer work to help you experience some of the career areas that you are considering.