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?
- You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication. Consider your future goals and whether having a language background will be helpful to you.
First-Year Students:
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
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Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses above, and take any COMM courses that are not yet completed first.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | 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) | MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199. |
| COMM 100Z Intro to Communication or 111Z Public Speaking (4 credits) | COMM 100Z Intro to Communication or 111Z Public Speaking (4 credits) | If you haven't taken any COMM courses, you may take any 300-level COMM EXCEPT 300, 311, 316 or 326. If you have 16 credits of lower division COMM and writing, you may take COMM 300 Principles of Communication |
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Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above, and take any COMM courses that are not yet completed first. 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.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
| Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | Remember that you cannot use any major courses to fulfill your cluster. If you are completing a minor, those courses can be applied to the cluster. Suggested Cluster options: Design, Thinking and Innovation; Gender and Sexualities, Popular Culture |
| Language course (4-5 credits) | MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199. |
| Any 300-level COMM EXCEPT 300, 311, 316 or 326. | Any 300-level COMM EXCEPT 300, 311, 316 or 326. | |
| COMM 300 Principles of Communication (4 credits) | COMM 300 Principles of Communication (4 credits) | Only take if you have 16 credits of lower division COMM and your writing requirement is complete. |
Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses
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