March 9, 2023
With early registration officially underway, many students are now able to add and enroll in their courses. Here are some helpful tips when it comes to fall enrollment. 

Many college students recognize the dreaded email: “Check myZou to find your registration appointment date and time.”

It may seem soon to start the enrollment process, yet nevertheless, the rushed madness to schedule classes begins. Early enrollment began March 6, with regular enrollment to start March 24. The University of Missouri has a list of things to do before enrollment to benefit students, but coming from a student, here are six of the best tips to help navigate class enrollment.

Do the stinking modules

Depending on what major you are or school you’re in, there could be Canvas modules that you are required to complete before enrolling in classes, though not every major requires them. While the amount of tasks in the modules may seem tedious, they can give you a foundation of knowledge on what to expect for enrollment. These can also give you an outline of your graduation plan. The modules are a good resource to help you familiarize yourself with classes that your major both offers and requires, and help you navigate certain tools to help make enrollment easier.

Your degree audit is your best friend

For undergraduate students, your degree audit can show you what classes you need to take to meet graduation requirements. For underclassmen, the audit provides insight into other types of requirements — such as capstone courses or writing intensives — that are necessary to complete. For upperclassmen, the degree audit can help with knowing which upper-level courses you still need to take. The audit is comprehensive and detailed, and it will tell you exactly what you need to know about your degree for both your majors and minors.

Take the advice of others

Whether it be from family or friends, don’t be afraid to take guidance from sources other than yourself. Because you are mostly on your own in college, it’s tempting to want to do everything by yourself. However, the people around you likely want nothing but the best for you in terms of which classes to select. Useful advice can come from anywhere,especially from unlikely sources — like a random upperclassman at Pickleman’s . However, this is not the time to copy a friend’s schedule. Talking with your peers — while also looking at your degree audit — can guide you when figuring out when to take the same classes as them and when to stray from their path.

Meet with your advisers

Sure, the process to meet your advisers can be long, but these people know so much about your major. Their job is to know the ins-and-outs of your degree requirements, so the experience and knowledge they have can be vital in figuring out your plan for college. Some advisers have been around for years and likely have plenty of stories and anecdotes to share for your benefit.

Get to know MyZou

The software to enroll in classes can be accustomed to, it just takes some time and effort. The official MU website has a guide on how to use MyZou, and specific instructions on how to enroll in classes — so take advantage of it!

Trust your gut

At the end of the day, it is your decision which classes you are going to take. Within your major requirements, whatever feels right to you is what you should choose. While there are required classes for whatever major/minor you are taking, making a schedule that fits your time and flexibility will do wonders for your college career. These class schedules will determine the course of an entire semester for you, so doing what your instinct tells you to do is the best way to make sure you enjoy your classes — well, as much as anyone can enjoy going to school.

Edited by Ever Cole | ecole@themaneater.com
Copy edited by Matt Guzman and Grace Knight

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