Freshman Planning Resources Spring 2010

FRESHMEN: embark | Planning Your Classes | FAQs

TRANSFERS: embark | Planning Your Classes | FAQs

A significant part of embark will be devoted to planning your schedule and registering for classes.

Before January 7th arrives, spend some time getting acquainted with UNC Asheville. Listed below is information that will introduce you to our curriculum. During embark, you will meet with an advisor to discuss your plans for the Spring semester before registering for courses, but your preparation begins here and now!

Get started here!

Where do I begin?

Review the Integrative Liberal Studies (ILS) program, UNC Asheville's core curriculum. The ILS program is unique to UNC Asheville, giving you a firm academic foundation with an emphasis on interdisciplinary exploration. Although we will explain the ILS curriculum requirements during embark, we strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the program before arriving at embark.

Are there any courses I must take during my first semester at UNC Asheville?

All new students are required to take a Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium Course (LSIC). This course will introduce you to the academic rigor of UNC Asheville as well as help in your transition to our campus community. Freshmen LSIC courses are taught in a variety of disciplines throughout our curriculum and are designated by having 179 as their respective course number.

Note your area(s) of academic interest.

Freshmen are not required to know their intended major upon arrival at UNC Asheville. However, if you already have an idea about which area you want to pursue for your major, check out our Recommended first year courses by major. This will give you an idea of which courses you should take during your first semester here.

Review your DegPAR.

DegPAR (Degree Progress Advising Report) is a useful tool for planning your courses for the upcoming semester. It allows you to see the requirements for all of our majors and minors, as well as your academic progress.

Begin creating a list of courses to register for during embark.

Look for courses that fulfill ILS requirements, potential major requirements, and peak your interest. Try to compile a list of at least seven of these courses, noting the priority you assign to them along with the days and times they will meet during the spring semester. Below are several links that will assist you in creating this list.

UNC Asheville Catalog
View course descriptions along with pre- and co-requisites (listed by department).

Schedule Facts All Students Should Know
Learn how to read UNC Asheville's class schedule.

Spring 2010 Class Schedule
See the days and times classes are offered.

Schedule Planner Weekly Grid
Plan and coordinate your schedule.

Bring your list of potential courses with you to embark.

Now that you have done some preliminary planning for the upcoming semester, don't forget to bring your list of potential courses with you to embark to review during your advising appointment.

Remember to take care of other important business before you arrive for embark!

We have taken care of the guesswork for you by creating a checklist that covers all you need to address before you arrive on January 7th. Addressing the items on the checklist before you arrive will allow you to focus on building your Spring semester schedule during embark.

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Taking the time to explore the information provided here will ensure you get the most out of your embark experience and set you on a path for success!

quick links

Majors, Minors & Areas of Study

Departments and Programs

Study Abroad/Study Away

Career Center

Where do I begin?	Review the Integrative Liberal Studies (ILS) program, UNC Asheville's core curriculum. The ILS program is unique to UNC Asheville, giving you a firm academic foundation with an emphasis on interdisciplinary exploration. Although we will explain the ILS curriculum requirements during embark, we strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the program before arriving at embark.
Are there any courses I must take during my first semester at UNC Asheville?	All new students are required to take a Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium Course (LSIC). This course will introduce you to the academic rigor of UNC Asheville as well as help in your transition to our campus community. Freshmen LSIC courses are taught in a variety of disciplines throughout our curriculum and are designated by having 179 as their respective course number.
Note your area(s) of academic interest.	Freshmen are not required to know their intended major upon arrival at UNC Asheville. However, if you already have an idea about which area you want to pursue for your major, check out our Recommended first year courses by major. This will give you an idea of which courses you should take during your first semester here.
Review your DegPAR.	DegPAR (Degree Progress Advising Report) is a useful tool for planning your courses for the upcoming semester. It allows you to see the requirements for all of our majors and minors, as well as your academic progress.
Begin creating a list of courses to register for during embark.	Look for courses that fulfill ILS requirements, potential major requirements, and peak your interest. Try to compile a list of at least seven of these courses, noting the priority you assign to them along with the days and times they will meet during the spring semester. Below are several links that will assist you in creating this list.
	UNC Asheville Catalog View course descriptions along with pre- and co-requisites (listed by department).
	Schedule Facts All Students Should Know Learn how to read UNC Asheville's class schedule.
	Spring 2010 Class Schedule See the days and times classes are offered.
	Schedule Planner Weekly Grid Plan and coordinate your schedule.
Bring your list of potential courses with you to embark.	Now that you have done some preliminary planning for the upcoming semester, don't forget to bring your list of potential courses with you to embark to review during your advising appointment.
Remember to take care of other important business before you arrive for embark!	We have taken care of the guesswork for you by creating a checklist that covers all you need to address before you arrive on January 7th. Addressing the items on the checklist before you arrive will allow you to focus on building your Spring semester schedule during embark.