Fall 2009

May, June, July, and August

Attend orientation.
  Schedule classes recommended by Pre-major advisor.
  Begin working on the choosing a major booklet (can be accessed by going to:  www.gvsu.edu/forms/arsp/advisingbooklet.pdf.
   
August 29

Pre-major Academic Advising Session, 10:00-11:00 a.m.,
2250 Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center
Meet the Pre-major advisors and learn about resources to help you in the process of choosing a major.

   
August 31 Classes begin.
   
August 31-September 4 Add/Drop week.  Meet with a Pre-major advisor if schedule changes need to be made.
   
September and October Meetings with Pre-major advisor to discuss process and resources available to choose a major.  (If you completed the choosing a major booklet, please bring it with you.)
   
September 8 Campus Life Night, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Fieldhouse
Engagement is an essential part of the Grand Valley experience and attending the Campus Life Night event is the first step toward this goal.  "Campus Life Night is an annual program that showcases registered student organizations, campus resources, non-profit agencies, and community businesses for students."
   
November Identify two or three possible majors. 
   
November 4 Attend the Majors Fair, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 2250 Grand River Room, upstairs in the Kirkhof Center.  Meet with different academic departments and alumni to learn about majors and careers.
   
December Determine strengths/weaknesses and interests based on 1st semester performance.

 
Winter 2010
 

January 11 Winter classes begin.
   
January 11-15 Add/Drop week.  Meet with a Pre-major advisor if schedule changes need to be made.   (Add US 102 to your schedule if you need assistance with career exploration to select your major.)
   
February Continue to do major/career investigation and narrow down choice of major.
   
March Schedule classes for next academic year, include classes for possible major.
   
May 1 Semester ends.

 

  Last Modified Date: September 21, 2009
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