Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and, if you are comfortable registering, please do so then schedule an advising appointment during the fall term. You can also email your questions or concerns to upgap@pdx.edu.
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?
First-Year Students:
| Requirements | 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. |
| MTH 251Z Differential Calculus I (4 credits) | Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you score below 46, take MTH 111Z and MTH 199 (1 credit). |
EC 201Z Principles of Microeconomics OR
EC 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics (4 credits) | These may be taken in any order. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses above, and take any courses that are not yet completed first.
| Requirements | 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. Leading Social Change, Freedom, Privacy, & Technology, Knowledge, Values, Rationality are good UNST options. |
| MTH 251 Differential Calculus or MTH 252 Integral Calculus (4 credits) | Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and the next math course next term. If you have credit for both of these, take any EC 300-level course. |
EC 201Z Principles of Microeconomics OR
EC 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics (4 credits) | These may be taken in any order. If you have credit for both of these, take any EC 300-level course. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above, and take any courses that are not yet completed first. We strongly recommend meeting with your academic advisor to create a plan for your degree completion, especially if you are transferring in 135 or more credits.
| Requirements | Advisor Pro Tips |
|---|
| Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | Remember that your cluster courses cannot come from your major. Suggested Cluster options: Design Thinking, Leading Social Change, Freedom, Privacy, & Technology, Knowledge, Values, Rationality |
| EC 380 Intro to Mathematical Economics (4 credits) | Prereq: EC 201Z, 202Z and MTH 251Z. If you have credit for this, take any EC 300-level course, as long as you meet prerequisites. |
| 300 or 400-level Economics course (4 credits) | Watch for pre-requisites |
Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses
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