And we’re here to help. We’ll be covering many topics in this issue, including:

The preregistration period runs from Monday, Apr. 7 through Friday, Apr. 25. Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor (required) and your Hub advisor (optional) to go over your degree progress and planned coursework.  DO NOT wait until the last portion of the preregistration period to try to meet with your faculty advisor!

Additionally, here are some tips and tricks to get through Prereg:

If you’re unable to make an optional appointment with your hub advisor, we have pop-up drop-in hours as an informal way to ask questions and make plans.

Pop-up Hours
Thursday, Mar. 27, 12 – 2 p.m., Worner Student Center
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 12 -2 p.m., Worner Student Center
Thursday, Apr. 10, 12 -2 p.m., Worner Student Center
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 12 -2 p.m., Worner Student Center
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 12 – 2 p.m., Worner Student Center
Thursday, Apr. 24, 12 – 2 p.m., Worner Student Center

Students at CC should declare your major by the end of their sophomore year. If you’ve declared your major, come to any of our Advising Hub Pop-up hours (listed above) for a free t-shirt!

Major Declaration Forms can be found on the Registrar’s website. If you need help declaring your major, feel free to make an appointment with your hub advisor or come to one of our pop-ups!

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 12 – 12:45 p.m., Tutt Library 105
Come design your plans for next year ahead of pre-registration! Pizza and drinks provided; RSVP here.

This event is a part of our series of bite-sized Academic Coaching sessions. Academic Coaching is available to all students at CC; you can learn more by visiting this website or emailing your Hub Advisor to set up a coaching appointment. 

Law School Visit
Monday, April 7th, 12 p.m., Tutt Library 238.
Come chat with the Admission Deans from the University of Colorado and University of Denver. They will be here to talk about what you can do to set yourself up for a successful application season. Even if these schools are not on your radar, it never hurts to hear what the people actually reading applications think. Bring questions. They love to talk!

Law Schools – how do you decide where to apply
Deciding where to apply to law school is difficult. There are several factors to consider. It is important to be realistic. I’m not saying you shouldn’t dream because you absolutely should. But also consider applying to schools within your GPA and LSAT range. The Law School Admission Council has a great tool to see the range. Other aspects to consider are location, cost of attendance, class size, theoretical vs clinical schools, rankings, employment data, bar passage rate and lifestyle. Let’s talk about this though. It’s important to have a discussion to make sure you are thinking about all aspects of this decision. After all, three years of your life will be at this school and it’s important to be happy.

LSAT prep class – you know it’s free now, right?
Thank you Career Center! Did you know there is a FREE online class through Kaplan that the Career Center has sponsored? Yes, free. No cost. Zip. Zero. The class is flexible and can easily accommodate your schedule. Check it out. This is an awesome gift so take advantage of it. Seniors, there’s still time to register so don’t sleep on this!

– Gretchen Wardell, Pre-Law Advisor
Make an appointment here!

Health Professions Programs Applications Open soon!

If you are planning apply to medical or dental school and you are requesting a committee letter, please make an appointment with Jane Byrnes.

If you are applying to other health professions programs and you need assistance, please contact Jane Byrnes.  Even if you are graduating, you can still receive services from Colorado College including the Writing Center and the Career Center!

– Jane Byrnes, Pre-Health Advisor
Make an appointment here!

Health Professions Club Meetings

Pre-Dental Club Meetings

Pre-Vet Club Meetings

Pre-Health Club Banquet and Fundraiser
Saturday, Apr. 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bemis Great Hall.

Please join the Pre-Health Clubs at CC in this end of year banquet to offer philanthropic support to a local charity.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities*

* NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY: If you cancel within 24 hours, you will be placed on the waitlist for the next opportunity, and you will lose priority for this opportunity. You will still be able to attend if there are spots. You will be alerted 3 days prior.

COMING SOON: Pre-Health Peer Program

The Pre-Health Professions Peer Program strives to connect 3rd and 4th year pre-health students to aspiring 1st and 2nd year students interested in a variety of health professional paths . Through snapshots on the health professions webpage, students can select peers that they may have things in common with and reach out to them for questions and support.  There is no “right” way to be a pre-health student; only your way!

Peer bios will be up and running on our website soon – stay tuned!

We asked our student workers about their experience registering for courses at CC. This is how they answered…

Registering for classes at CC can be a stressful and intensive process. I can say that many students at CC, including myself, worry about the uncertainty of the future or whether or not they will get the “only” course that fits their schedule. However, with a proper and planned approach, registration becomes much easier and more relaxing to navigate. One of the best tips to help with pre-registration is to research courses ahead of time and ensure that you have backup options if you don’t get your top pick. With the block plan at CC, courses fill up quickly, highlighting the importance of alternatives. Students should pay attention to prerequisites and professor reviews and have a sound long-term objective. Ask yourself, what does this class fulfill? It could be a major or minor requirement, a general education requirement, or you are just interested in the course. Another advice is to plan out your schedule with balance in mind. Avoid having two back-to-back hard blocks. Instead, mix in a class in a different area of study (maybe a gen ed.). This can help take the load off of challenging majors and prevent burnout. One more piece of advice is to try out new and foreign courses. The liberal arts college experience is unique because it encourages a well-rounded education focused on cultivating students who can think critically and contribute to society. This well-roundedness enables students to try classes outside their comfort zone and primary discipline. Trying out new courses might expose them to a path they might not have considered otherwise. In the end, remember to plan ahead, consider alternative courses, balance your schedule, and try new/different courses. 
– Kjetil Hassman, class of ’27

When preregistration is approaching, I find it very helpful to sit down and physically write out what classes I hope to get into, with each class’s CRN and Course ID (or at least a general idea of the types of classes I want to take). This way, the process is super easy and quick when you meet with your advisor! Before doing this, though, I like to write out what gen ed requirements I haven’t fulfilled so that those can be prioritized first. Then I search for those gen- d’s one block at a time until I find a class that interests me. I also take a look at what major requirements I have not yet fulfilled, and search for those block by block to see what is available to take. I then (ideally) have 2-3 class options for each block to create a list to bring to my advisor, and if I don’t get into my first choices I already have a backup or two for each block to fall back on! Preparing class options and tracking your degree progress in advance of preregistration is, I feel, the most efficient way to approach the class selection process and also removes a lot of stress later on if things don’t go exactly as planned, or if you are planning to take blocks/semesters abroad later on. The “class schedule” link in the student tab of Banner is your friend!!
– Addison Ordner, class of ’28

For me, preregistration goes the smoothest when I have a thorough plan. I usually start by looking at what requirements I have left, both for my major and gen eds. From there, I plan accordingly. I look at the schedule for classes I know I need for my major, and that I know I can take. I try to not schedule all my major classes in a row, so I can take some gen eds in between. This helps me feel like I have a well-rounded year ahead of me. I also recommend going block by block and creating a list of classes you could take in the order you want them in. If I really want a class but don’t get in, I at least have a list of backups ready for when add/drop opens. Lastly, run your schedule by your faculty or hub advisor! Don’t be afraid to ask them questions or ask their opinions on your selections. This helps reassure you that you’re building the best schedule for your productivity and your well-being.
– Emily Silva, class of ’26