Questions
What do I do about registering for classes early if my AP or IB scores are not back?
When I register early, what else must I do so that my schedule is “official”?
Questions With Answers
-
What books are required for T 101?
Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson, is required summer reading. In addition, you will need a Day Minder or Week at a Glance personal planner. These are for sale at stores like Office Max or Staples. You can view one at www.ataglance.com These requirements are explained here. http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/academic/early_registration/read5.html -
How can a student access their official NCSU email account?
Your account is available to as soon as you are admitted to NCSU. Information regarding your account can be found by logging into your Wolfpaw page. -
What is the difference between 100 and 200 level PE classes? Do I have to take a 100 level before a 200 level?
In general, 100 level courses are not focused on a specific sport/activity while 200 level courses are. You are required to at least one 100 level and one 200 level in order to graduate. You may take as many PE courses as you woudl like and do not have to take a 100 level course before taking a 200 level course. -
Why do you warn against 8:05 classes?
The reason is simple. You have great intentions but what you cannot possibly appreciate very much right now is how much will go on late at night in the dorms that will keep you up far later than you think. ASK a college student you know about this. For the few of you who are absolutely early morning people, go for it!! Just remember, somehow 8 am gets earlier and earlier the longer the semester goes. -
Have you completed college credits at community or other four year college/university? Do you have or are you expecting to earn AP or IB credit?
You must have previous college transcripts sent directly to the Admissions Office as soon as possible. This will make registration in June a lot easier. In addition to transcripts, all AP or IB scores must be sent to NCSU. -
What are these “Q” classes you are mentioning in the Early Registration information and why are they special?
Once more, these classes are for freshmen only and are usually limited to no more than 25 students. Read the information carefully about these classes. The only difference between them and other classes as far as adding them to your schedule is that the letter “Q” must follow the course number. NOTE: If you participate in the University Scholars Program, these courses count as scholars credits needed to receive final recognition as a USP graduate.LIMIT: One “Q” class per semester is allowed your first two semesters only at NCSU.
-
What do I do about registering for classes early if my AP or IB scores are not back?
They will not be back. The only course this usually impacts a lot is math. We can and will make some changes once these scores are returned to you. The main course to be concerned about is math. If you are decently confident that you’ve done well enough to receive credit in other courses such as history, psychology, etc., then by all means, don’t register for one of those courses until we see.MAJOR NOTE: Please don’t sign up for a course you already know you have credit for from community college course work.
-
When will I be billed for the fall?
All questions about billing need to be addressed to the Cashier’s office. For information about billing dates, check here. http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/calendars/registrationfall.html -
Why do some classes, like math, have a required extra component. ie- MA 131P or MA 107l worth 0 credits?
These “classes” are called problem sections, and you must be enrolled in them if they are part of the math class you choose. Smaller math classes usually do NOT have this component. When you register, the system will prompt you to add one of these if it is required. -
Are foreign languages required in textile degrees?
No, but we highly encourage students to study abroad and to take language classes. You are required to take a language placement test if you want to continue in a language you’ve previously studied.
NOTE: All languages start with the 101 and 102 levels but these levels do not count in any degree at NCSU.You will be provided time to take language placement tests at Orientation. Foreign language courses can be added to your schedule any time before the end of the drop/add period in August.
ADIVCE: Take the language placement test during Orientation if you think you will ever take language classes in the future. -
When I register early, what else must I do so that my schedule is “official”?
Not one thing else is needed. Once you enter your classes in the MY PACK registration site, you are officially registered. This starts the entire billing process at the same time.