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?
- Judaic Studies is only available as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Although the BA requires two years of language proficiency, the JST major requires three years proficiency in Hebrew (through HEB 303 or the equivalent).
First-Year Students:
| Required courses | Advisor Pro Tips |
|---|
| UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits) | These are yearlong sequences, so check out the First Year Inquiry Planning Guide and Honors website for descriptions and bios, and pick a theme that interests you. |
| HEB 101 First-Year Modern Hebrew (4 credits) | If you have background in Hebrew, please consult your advisor. Second-year Hebrew is not offered in fall term. Contact Dr. Natan Meir at meir@pdx.edu for additional advising. |
| Any fine/performing arts, science or social science course (4-5 credits) | Pick a class from a department you will enjoy learning more about. |
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 299 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you. American Identities, Gender and Sexualities, and Interpreting the Past are good options for UNST. |
| HEB 101 First-Year Modern Hebrew (4 credits) | If you have background in Hebrew, please consult your advisor. Second-year Hebrew is not offered in fall term. |
Any of the following:
ENG 330U Jewish & Israeli Lit, JST 335U Gender: Israelis & Palestinians, JST 372 History of Antisemitism, JST 378/HST 378 Pagans, Christians & Jews, JST 380U The Holocaust | Contact Dr. Natan Meir at meir@pdx.edu for additional advising. |
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.
Return to top of page