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Prepare your course schedule and register for classes

Before registering, you will need to decide what courses to take. Following the guidelines below, create a schedule of your first choice courses and identify several alternative courses in case one or more of your first-choice courses are full. You should register for 12-16 credits.

Checklist for preparing schedule & registering

  1. Look through Linfield's current course offerings and make a list of classes that interest you. It is recommended that your schedule include some of the following courses:
  2. Using the course schedule worksheet, create your first choice and several alternative schedules. Use the weekly schedule worksheet to make sure that none of your classes conflict. 
  3. Consult your Faculty Advisor about your proposed schedule. They may have helpful suggestions for you to consider before registration. You must meet with your faculty advisor prior for registration to receive approval to register.
  4. Add your course choices into your Plan in Self-Service 
    1. Login to Self-Service.
    2. Select Courses
    3. Select the correct registration term from the drop-down menu on the top left of the screen 
    4. Select the subject of the course and click Search 
    5. Find the correct course and select "Add Section to Schedule"
    6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each course that you want to add 
  5. Register using the Plan & Schedule tool.
    1. Login to Self-Service and select Student Planning
    2. Select Go to Plan & Schedule
    3. Toggle the arrows in the top left corner to ensure you are in the correct term.
    4. Select an action (Register or Waitlist) for each of your first-choice courses 
    5. Verify that you were able to get into each course you selected register for by checking your schedule. You may need to select a second choice course if one of your first choices was full or waitlisted. 

Refer to Academic Advising at any step along the way to receive help.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Linfield Curriculum? What courses satisfy Linfield Curriculum requirements?

The Linfield Curriculum is the name for our general education requirements. Every student must complete these requirements to graduate. Courses that satisfy Linfield Curriculum (or LC) courses are designated on the list of course offerings in the course description with an acronym. Courses that satisfy LC requirements may also count toward your intended major. More information is available in the course catalog.

Below are the acronyms to look for when seeking out LC courses:

  • CS (Creative Studies)
  • IS (Individuals, Systems, and Societies)
  • NW (Natural World)
  • QR (Quantitative Reasoning)
  • UQ (Ultimate Questions)
  • VP (Vital Past)
  • GP (Global Pluralisms)
  • US (U.S. Pluralisms)

Refer to the section below on Reading the List of Course Offerings for instructions about how to get information about a course.

How do I find out the recommended courses for my intended major?

Refer to the First Semester Academic Programs Grid and Course Catalog for information about the courses you should take to prepare for your intended major. 

What are electives and parracurricular courses?

Over one third of the credits you will complete at Linfield may be elective credits – credits that do not fulfill major, minor, or Linfield Curriculum requirements. These are classes that help you to discover new academic interests and pursue areas of inquiry. Electives may also include paracurricular courses (identified as an activity course numbered below 100). If you are an intercollegiate athlete, you may be required to enroll in an activity course in your sport. Check with your coach and refer to the FAQs for more information for athletes.

Should I take a language course?

Consider selecting a language course if you are planning to major or minor in a language, to pursue a major only offered as a BA degree, to study abroad, or are just interested in different languages.

Are there placement exams for any courses?

Courses in biology, chemistry, math and foreign language require special consideration for appropriate placement. Refer to the course placement information for help with selecting the appropriate course for your level.

How do I find the list of courses offered?

Visit the Office of the Registrar and review the list of current course offerings linked in the menu. This is the list of courses that you’ll pick from to develop your course schedule.

Reading across the page from left to right, the corresponding columns indicate the following:

  • Syn: Four-digit number used for registration
  • Subj: Four letter acronym representing academic departments (e.g.: ARTS = Art)
  • Cat: Course number – most courses appropriate for first-year students are 100 or 200 level courses
  • Sec: Section number representing how many sections of one class will be offered
  • Title: Title of the course (circled in red). Click on the course title to read the course description and see if the course has prerequisites.
  • Comments: Information about course fees, restrictions, etc. (if applicable)
  • LC: The acronym signifying the Linfield Curriculum requirement satisfied by this course (circled in red)
  • CR: The number of credits each course is worth; most Linfield courses are worth 1-5 credits each
  • Day: The days of the week a class meets
  • Time: The times a class meets each week
  • Bldg/RM: The building and room in which the class meets
  • Avail: Indicates if a class is closed or open; if a number is listed, it indicates approximately how many spaces are available