Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and connect with your 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?
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:
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
|---|
| UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits) | 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. Creativity in Action and Race & Social Justice are great options! |
| Language or social science course or (4-5 credits) | MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4-5 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by Placement Assessment. |
| SJA 135 Artist as Citizen (4 credits) | SJA 135 Artist as Citizen (4 credits) | |
| ART 227 or SOC 204Z (4 credits) OR 100-level course in arts discipline (1-4 credits) | ART 227 or SOC 204Z (4 credits) OR 100-level course in arts discipline (1-4 credits) | Arts disciplines include: architecture, art & design, art history, film, creative writing, music, theater |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses for first-year students above first, and take any courses that are not yet completed. We strongly recommend meeting with your Design, Creativity & Performance advisor to create a plan for your degree completion.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
|---|
| 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. Design Thinking is a good SINQ if you want to minor in Business. |
| Language or social science course or (4-5 credits) | MTH 105, STAT 243Z or a science course (4-5 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by Placement Assessment. |
| SJA 135 Artist as Citizen (4 credits) | SJA 135 Artist as Citizen (4 credits) | |
| ART 227 or SOC 204Z (4 credits) OR 100-level course in arts discipline (1-4 credits) | ART 227 or SOC 204Z (4 credits) OR 100-level course in arts discipline (1-4 credits) | Arts disciplines include: architecture, art & design, art history, film, creative writing, music, theater |
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. Meet with a Design, Creativity & Performance advisor to create a plan for your degree completion.