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Frequently Asked Questions 

 1.  How do I declare a major?

Contact the College Advisement Center for the major you wish to declare.  A list of the College Advisement Centers can be found at: http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2008-2009ucat/Advisement/Advisement.php#Advisement

 

2.  Is there a webpage for New Students?

Yes!  http://saas.byu.edu/advisement/newstudent/

3.  What resources are there to help me choose a major?

Meet with an Advisor 

  • Advisors in the University Advisement Center are available to help students choose majors and careers.  They are located in 2500 Wilkinson Student Center and their telephone number is (801) 422-3826.  You may also email them at university_advisement@byu.edu.

Take a Career Interest Inventory 

  • Career Interest Inventories are available that can match your interests with career professionals in the work place.  After taking an inventory, you meet with an advisor to review your results and discuss major and career options.  A small fee is charged for these tests.
  • DISCOVER is a FREE online comprehensive computer program that can help you explore your interests and career options.  Call (801) 422-2689 or email discover@byu.edu to request a user ID and instructions

Take a Career Exploration Class

  • Student Development 117, Career Exploration, is a two-credit course taught by advisors to help you explore major and career options.

4.  How do I register?

Instructions on how to register can be found at:  http://saas.byu.edu/registrar/registration/add-drop.php

5.  How many classes should I register for?

Fall/Winter semesters:

  • Full-time status is 12 credits
  • International students must take 12 credits
  • Most students take 14-16 credits

Spring/Summer terms:

  • Full-time status is 6 credits
  • International Students must take at least 6 credits
  • Most students take between 5 and 7 credits

 6.  How do I know what classes to register for?

7.  Who can I contact if I have questions about what classes to take?

The College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center has all the MAPS and information you need to help you plan your schedule.  You may also make an appointment with an advisor who can help you plan a schedule that will include GE and major classes.  We also have a pre-major advisor for students who are interested in the majors in our college but have not yet been admitted.  For an appointment please call (801) 422-3777.

Also available are advisors in the University Advisement Center located in 2500 Wilkinson Student Center.  You may contact them by phone at (801) 422-3826 or by email at university_advisement@byu.edu.

8.  What if my Route Y Net ID or password doesn't work?

You can call the Registration Office at (801) 422-2824 or the Office of Information Technology at (801) 422-4000 and they can reset your password for you.

9.  How do I know what Math or Foreign Language class I should take?

You'll find placement exams with course recommendations at the following websites:

  1. select BYU
  2. password: cougars1
  3. Select Language
  1. Use your Route Y login information to begin
  2. Sign up for class, check email
  3. Math Department (801) 422-2061

 10.  How do I know if my AP or IB credit fills BYU's University Core requirements?

  • Check on your Progress Report by accessing AIM through Route Y, then clicking on Advisement, and then on Progress Report.  Your AP or IB credit will show on the first page of University Core information, and on the lastpage where all your courses are listed.
  • You can also access this information at:  http://saas.byu.edu/admissionsServices/admissions/AP_IBCredit.php?freshmen  Click on the year you took the exam.  Find the test you took, the score you received, and then you can see if it fulfilled a BYU Core requirement.

11.  What if my AP credit doesn't show on my Progress Report?

  • If you have a copy of your scores, mail or deliver them to the Admissions Office in D-155 ASB, Provo, UT, 84602, or fax them to their office at (801) 422-0005
  • If you do not have your scores, you can have your scores sent to BYU by calling either (408) 452-1403 if you took the test in the Western United States, or (212) 713-8058 if you took the test in the Eastern United States.

12.  I have transfer credit or concurrent enrollment credit.  How do I know how my credits transferred to BYU?

  • View your Progress Report:  Login to Route Y, click on AIM, click on Student Academic Record, click on Progress Report, and then click on Full Progress Report.  Your transfer or concurrent enrollment credit will be listed.  If your transfer credit is not showing, contact your former school and have them send an official transcript to the Admissions Office in D-155 ASB, fax to (801) 422-0005, or have them send it to you and take it into the Admissions Office.  You can email them at admissions@byu.edu.

13.  Can I work on campus?

  • On campus employment is a great way to earn money without even having to leave the campus!  You can find out more about student employment by visiting their website:  http://www.byu.edu/hr/se/
  • International Students must hold an immigration status permitting the desired employment and receive the appropriate written authorization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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