Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and connect with a Design, Creativity & Performance advisor if you need more help. You can also email arts.advising@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?
- Art Practice is only available as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). If you change majors, you may need to fulfill BA/BS requirements. If you are transferring in with a high number of art credits, contact your advisor about possible BA/BS options.
REGISTRATION ISSUES:
We hope everything goes smoothly for your registration, but here are solutions to some common issues:
- Registration error is "pre-requisites have not been met:" To request an override, please email arts.advising@pdx.edu with proof that the pre-requisite has been completed.
- Registration error is "not in specific program:" Confirm that your major is declared correctly, and email arts.advising@pdx.edu for assistance.
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. Some seats in the Creativity in Action FRINQ (UNST 154C and 154D) are reserved for students in this pathway! |
| ART 101 OR 102 CORE (5 credits each) | You can take these courses in any order. They do not need to be taken in sequence. They cannot be taken concurrently. If sections are full, so you should add yourself to the Waitlist, and talk to an academic advisor about other alternatives. |
| ART 104, OR 105 CORE (2 credits each) | You can take these courses in any order and may be taken concurrently. If sections are full, so you should add yourself to the Waitlist, and talk to an academic advisor about other alternatives. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses for first-years first, and take any courses that are not yet completed.
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above first, and take any courses that are not yet completed. We strongly recommend meeting with a Design, Creativity & Performance advisor to create a plan for your degree completion. If you have Art credit from a previous school, meet with an Art faculty advisor to determine placement.
Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses