Checklist for freshmen
Getting started
- Determine to which college or school (academic unit) admission has been granted. Students who are unsure should check with the Office of Admissions in 230 Jesse Hall, 573-882-7786.
- Students entering a program that admits first-year students into the major: Contact that department to declare the major officially or to inquire when it is appropriate to do so.
- Students entering a program that has selective admissions: Check with an academic adviser in the program to make appropriate course selections and find out the requirements to be admitted into the program.
- Students who are unsure of their major or feel that their current major is not right for them: Consult with the academic adviser to discuss other options. Students may want to visit the Student Success Center to work with the Career Center or an academic adviser to see what majors or careers might be of interest to them.
- Look through the undergraduate catalog, the online academic guides on the University Registrar’s Web site and the online schedule of courses. The catalog lists requirements for each major, prerequisites for courses and course descriptions. The schedule of courses lists offerings by terms, prerequisites, meeting times, special examination dates, etc. The academic guides provide requirement information, an eight-semester guide to suggested courses as well as career and other major-related information.
- Develop a list of possible courses to take for the next semester. It is important to meet with an adviser regularly for assistance with long-range academic guidance. At a minimum, students should meet with their academic advisers to prepare for registration each semester. Students who do not know how to contact their academic adviser should check with the academic unit. When meeting with an adviser, students should bring a list of possible courses, academic goals and concerns.
- Enroll as soon as possible after the initial registration appointment time. An e-mail will be sent to your Mizzou e-mail address informing you of the registration dates. Please check your Student Service Center in myZou for your specific registration start time.
- You can register for courses through your Student Service Center in myZou. For questions on myZou, please send an e-mail to umcunivregistrarwr@missouri.edu.
- Get involved in a student organization or in volunteer activities.
- Begin looking into study abroad or internship opportunities.
- Students need to update their permanent and local addresses in myZou. Please update your addresses from your Student Service Center in myZou.
- Pay fees by the due date on the bill.
