Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the registration guides below for suggestions, and if you need more help, schedule an advising appointment or call 503-725-3822. You can also access the registration guide made available in the online orientation (Your browser will need to be logged into your pdx.edu account to access them.).
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:
- Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
- Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?
- Applied Linguistics is only available as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Most students do not begin taking courses within the department until junior standing and take language courses as freshmen and sophomores. In addition to two years proficiency for the BA, 8 credits in a typologically different language are required.
First-Year Students:
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses above first, and take any courses that are not yet completed.
| Required courses | Advisor Pro Tips |
|---|
| UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you. |
| Language course (4-5 credits) | Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. If your BA language is already complete, take a fine/performing arts, science or social science course or LING 392 Structure of the English Language. |
| LING 390 Intro to Linguistics (4 credits) | If you have taken an equivalent course, take LING 334U. |
Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above first, and take any courses that are not yet completed. If you are transferring 135 or more credits, you do not need the Upper Division Cluster, and we strongly recommend meeting with your academic advisor to create a plan for your degree completion.
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