Scheduling and Registration
Considering
the myriad of options and avenues available
to you within Harpur College, planning
your upcoming semester's schedule can be
a challenging
task. That being said, there are many resources
available to help guide you in
scheduling and long term
planning. At Harpur Academic Advising
it is our mission to assist you in developing
an appropriate plan for next semester,
and beyond.
Degree
Planning & Collaboration
It's important to note that academic planning
and advising is a collaborative,
long-term effort. Whether one considers
the collaborative relationship between
you and your academic
advisor, or the broader collaborative
efforts that exist
between
you
and all areas of the University - comprehensive
academic planning will require active
participation and a willingness to tap
into the living
networks of the University.
At Harpur Advising, we are committed to
helping
you
reach your goals through
advisement, and connecting you to the opportunities
that are embedded
in our living, collaborative
community. Ultimately, academic planning
requires an extended plan, involving ongoing
relationships with various members of the
campus community.
The resources assembled here are some tools and connections that can be used to consider, develop and visualize your long-term plan in Harpur College. Feel free to click around this page. Likewise, feel free to visit us if you have any questions, or need scheduling and planning assistance.
- Harpur Academic Advising Office
General advisors have walk-in times available every day, as well as appointment times.
-
Worksheets and Planning Sheets
We've assembled several worksheets and planning sheets that can help you visualize your current and future schedules! If you want a handy framework to help you plot out next year, next semester, or only next week, these resources might be of value to you.- Annual Planning Sheet - Helps you map out a potential schedule for a coming academic year, in addition to helping identify goals. This sheet can also help you keep track of completed requirement areas. (PDF Format)
- Daily Schedule - Do you need to visualize your daily schedule? Do you want to see where your free time is? This sheet can be of service to you. Available in PDF or Excel formats.
- General Education Checklists - The General Education Office has developed very useful General Education Checklists for most academic years. Checklists include not only a way to keep track of your progress, but also provide descriptions for Gen Ed requirement areas.
- Calculating
GPA- You can use these
handy GPA tools to help you calculate
your current, future
or target GPA. Available
in Excel and Open Office formats
(Get an Excel
reader [PC])
- Sample Academic Plan
Every student will have a unique academic plan, however there are a few useful benchmarks to make note of when moving forward. Whether you are thinking about graduate school, considering your major, or seeking some guidance on finalizing your degree, our sample plan may be a useful guideline.
- Your
Requirements
We've assembled several resources to help you understand the Harpur College and General education Requirements. Check out the following resources:- Harpur Requirements, Degrees and Programs -Obtain read an overview of Harpur College degree requirements and learn more about the various Harpur College tracks of study,and the various departments that house our diverse body of faculty and students.
- General Education Requirements - Learn about the core requirements that all students must complete. General education requirements were devised and mandated by SUNY to provide broader knowledge and experiences to students earning degrees in the SUNY system.
- Electronic Tracking: DARS and
BUSI -
DARS provide you with straightforward,
up-front access to your record, and your
requirements. BUSI, is the central campus
system that gives you access to DARS, registration,
your GPA, your account status, and various
other administrative and advising tools.
- BUSI: BUSI is a comprehensive collection of useful online applications. You can access everything from your student account, to online eRecruiting (job searching) on the BUSI site.
- How
do I read DARS? The
registrar has a comprehensive site
that explains DARS in depth. you
can learn how to access DARS, how
to read
DARS, and experiment with a clickable
DARS. If you have more questions
about understanding DARS and your
requirements, don't hesitate to visit
with an advisor.
- Degree
Planning is a Joint Effort -
Binghamton University
offers a variety of services which can
assist you in developing a comprehensive
plan. Students are
strongly encouraged to take advantage
of various practical and developmental
opportunities including internships,
practica, mentoring,
campus
community events.....the list continues.
Here's some top University offices and
programs that can offer further
resources to help you identify
and reach your goals.
- The
Career Development Center (CDC)
If you're considering different careers while discerning your program of study, the CDC offers a wealth of resources - from a comprehensive library, to eRecruiting, to one-on-one counseling. The CDC is also a source for internship information and programming. Check out their website to see the hundreds of opportunities they provide.
- The
Office of International Programs
(OIP)
Thinking about studying abroad? The Office of International Programs offers expert advice on available programs and their areas of study. It's never too soon to begin considering how studying abroad will fit into your plan.
- Off Campus College (OCC)
The OCC is a primary conduit to internship experiences, mentoring and community involvement through volunteering. Valuable practical experiences come in all varieties - OCC can connect you to many of them.
- More Resources
That's not all! Check out our resource page to view more resources. Also, don't forget to surf by the Binghamton Home Page for further links.
- The
Career Development Center (CDC)
