Advising & Registration Workbook - Meredith College

how to build a course schedule
A typical course load is 15-16 credit hours, or 5-6 courses. To meet the 124 credit-hour requirement for graduation,
you need to average 15–16 credit hours per semester to graduate in four years. A 12–18-hour course load is considered
full-time at Meredith. You may decide to take courses in summer term if you take a lighter load during the fall or
spring, or to get ahead. If you enroll in more than 18 hours, you will be required to pay additional tuition costs. When
deciding how many hours to take, also consider the importance of creating a balanced schedule. Your advisor can help
you make decisions about what and how many courses to take based upon your interests and skills. Below are
examples of typical course schedules, but many combinations can exist.
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How do I choose courses
based on AP test scores or
dual enrollment coursework
Advanced Placement (AP) test scores and
dual enrollment credits will not arrive in
time for your Advising & Registration event.
Therefore, include this information on page
9 and also mention it to your advisor at the
event. Academic & Career Planning will
contact you if schedule changes are needed
after scores and credits arrive at Meredith
and are evaluated by the Registrar’s Office.
What is First Year Experience,
and why should I sign up
Your first year of college involves many
changes and new experiences. Most are
exciting and positive, but they still can
be challenging. The First Year Experience
course will help you make a smooth
transition into college life.
example #1
Name of Course Credits type of Course
ENG 111, Principles of Writing 3 major General Education
Foreign Language 3 major General Education
Course for your major field of interest 3 major General Education
General Education Course Requirement 3 major General Education
PRISM Seminar 3 major General Education
Physical Activity Course - half semester 1 major General Education
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Total Credits = 16
example #2
Name of Course Credits type of Course
Mathematics 4 major General Education
Foreign Language 3 major General Education
Course for your major field of interest 3 major General Education
General Education Course Requirement 3 major General Education
Health course 2 major General Education
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Total Credits = 15
example #3
Name of Course Credits type of Course
Foreign Language 3 major General Education
Mathematics 4 major General Education
PRISM Seminar 3 major General Education
General Education Course Requirement 3 major General Education
FYE 100 1 major General Education
Total Credits = 14
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What are PRISM Seminars
PRISM Seminars are 3-credit seminars for first year students designed to focus in-depth on an important issue or topic within an
academic discipline. The course is designed to expand your critical thinking skills and provide experiential connections between
the classroom and the world around you. The small class environment of no more than 20 students will allow you an opportunity
to discuss and debate ideas. Some of the PRISM Seminars will count toward your General Education requirements.
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