Congratulations on being admitted to Grand Valley State University!
The following information is for undergraduate students
Registering For Your Classes
Registration for your classes at GVSU will be coordinated through the academic advising center for
your chosen area of study. Based on the interest area you have indicated, you will be working with a
staff member in the College of Community & Public Service Undergraduate Advising Center. After your
session, please visit: www.gvsu.edu/ccpsadvising/tsor for a copy of the presentation and more
important information for transfer students.
Advisors:
Jennifer L. McCaul, Director
Anne London, Senior Academic Advisor
Amanda Clark, Academic Advisor
Office:
Location:
Phone:
Website:
Email:
Graduate Assistants/Office Staff:
Angie Ryan, Office Coordinator
Theresa Lyon, Graduate Assistant
Kathryn Timm, Graduate Assistant
321C DeVos Center
401 W. Fulton Street, Pew Campus/Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-331-6890
www.gvsu.edu/ccpsadvising
[email protected]
Today, we will assist you in reviewing your degree requirements, getting your major declared,
getting registered for classes, and answer any questions you may have about your studies at
GVSU.
If you wish to have full-time standing, you will be required to take a minimum of 12 credits
(usually 4 classes) per semester. However, most students typically take 15 credits (usually 5
classes) each semester. If you have other commitments (work, family, etc.) that would require
you to be part-time please discuss this with your academic advisor during your meeting with
them for appropriate planning.
We will assist you in choosing the appropriate courses to fulfill your major requirements and
the general education requirements.
CCPS-UAC (Revised June 2014)
What Do These Course Acronyms Stand For?
See the following list indicating what the course acronyms stand for and how to find the course
in the on-line schedule of classes.
ACC
CAP
AAA
AHS
ANT
ARA
ARC
ART
ATH
BIO
BMS
CBR
BUS
CMB
CHM
CHI
CHS
CLA
COM
CIS
CJ
DAN
EAS
ECO
ED
EDC
EDG
EDH
EDI
EDL
EDR
EDS
EDT
EGR
ENG
ESL
ENT
ENS
CFV
Accounting
Advertising/Public Relations
African/African American Studies
Allied Health Sciences
Anthropology
Arabic
Archaeology
Art
Athletic Training
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Broadcasting
Business
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Chinese Studies
Classics
Communications
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice
Dance
East Asian studies
Economics
Education
Education Counseling
Education General
Education Higher Education
Education Instruction
Education Leadership
Education Reading
Education Special Education
Educational Technology
Engineering
English
English as a Second Language
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Film and Video
FIN
FRE
GPY
GEO
GER
GRK
HBR
HIR
HST
HSC
HNR
HTM
IDS
IPE
IR
IS
ITA
ITC
JPN
CJR
KOR
LAT
LAS
LS
LIB
MBA
MGT
MKT
MTH
MES
MOV
MLS
MUS
MAT
NRM
NS
NUR
OSH
Finance
French
Geography
Geology
German
Greek
Hebrew
Health Info & Reimbursement
History
History of Science
Honors College
Hospitality and Tourism
Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Inter-Professional Education
International Relations
International Studies
Italian
Intercultural Training
Japanese
Journalism
Korean
Latin
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Full-Time Integrated MBA
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle East Studies
Movement Science
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Music
Music, Art, Theatre
Natural Resources Management
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Safety and Health
CCPS-UAC (Revised June 2014)
OT
PHI
CPH
PED
PT
PAS
PHY
POL
PLS
PSM
PSY
PA
RAD
REL
RI
RIE
RIR
RIS
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Physics
Polish
Political Science
Professional Science Master's
Psychology
Public Administration
Radiation Sciences
Religious Studies
Radiology Informatics
Radiology and Imaging Echo cardio
Radiology and Imaging Radiology
Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Building Abbreviations
Allendale:
ASH
AuSable Hall
BH
Boathouse
CAC
Calder Art Center
CDC
Cook-DeWitt Center
COM Commons Building
CON The Connection
FH
Field House
HRY
Henry Hall
HON Honors Building
JHZ
Zumberge Library
KTB
Kelly Family Sports Center
LHH
Lake Huron Hall
LMH Lake Michigan Hall
LOH
Lake Ontario Hall
LSH
Lake Superior Hall
LTT
Loutit Lecture Halls (located inside
Henry Hall)
MAK Mackinac Hall
MAN Manitou Hall
RIT
RIU
REC
RUS
RST
SAT
SCI
SLP
SS
SST
SW
SOC
SPA
STA
CTH
US
WGS
WRT
Radiology and Imaging Therapy
Radiology and Imaging Ultrasound
Recreation
Russian
Russian Studies
Sciences and Arts for Teaching
Science
Speech and Language Pathology
Social Science
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Theatre
University Studies
Women and Gender Studies
Writing
MUR Murray Living Center
NMR Niemeyer Living Center
PAC
Performing Arts Center
PAD
Padnos Hall
SCB William Seidman Center
SH
Seidman House
STU
Student Services Building
Grand Rapids and Other Michigan
Locations:
CHS
Center for Health Sciences
DEV
DeVos Center
EC
Eberhard Center
HOL
Holland Meijer Campus
KEB
Keller Engineering Building
KEN
Kennedy Hall of Engineering
MCC Muskegon Community College
TC
Traverse City
WRI
Water Resource Institute, Muskegon
Campus maps: www.gvsu.edu/maps
CCPS-UAC (Revised June 2014)
Registration Error Messages
CLASS RESTRICTION
CLOSED SECTION
CO-REQUISITE NOT MET
LINK ERROR
XX REQUIRED
MAJOR RESTRICTION
MAXIMUM HOURS EXCEEDED
PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED
PRE-REQUISITE NOT MET
TIME CONFLICT WITH XXXXX
The enrollment in this course is restricted by class (Freshman,
Sophomore, etc.). You need to ask the Advising Center about a
permit
The class is full. You need to ask the Advising Center about a permit.
Co-requisite courses must be taken at the same time. You need to
register for both courses at the same time.
Certain lectures, labs, and/or discussions are "linked" together. You
must register for the lecture, lab and/or discussion at the same
time.
Only students in certain majors are allowed to register for this
course. You need to ask the Advising Center about a permit.
You are trying to take more hours than allowed. You must reduce
the number of hours on your schedule or get a permit.
The enrollment in the course is restricted. You need to ask the
Advising Center about a permit.
You do not have the pre-requisites for the course. To view prerequisite requirements click on the CRN number and View Catalog
Entry. You will need to ask the Advising Center about a permit.
You are trying to take 2 courses that meet at the same time or have
overlapping times.
Please read below for information on closed courses:
If the course you want to register for is closed, the class may be at maximum room capacity. You
may continue to watch for seats to open in the class as there is a lot of time between the advanced
registration period and the start of the semester. Another option is to request a closed course
permit from the department. However you should have a valid reason or circumstance for why you
need that course and section in that particular semester.
There is not one universal policy when requesting a closed class permit. Consult the department
offering the class to determine the best strategy for asking for a closed class permit.
For College of Community & Public Service departments, submit an override request form and
indicate "other" reason and explain what you are requesting and why. Again, a valid reason or
circumstance for why you need that course and section in that particular semester will be
required.
Please note: The CCPS Undergraduate Advising Center does not have the authority to grant closed
class permits.
CCPS-UAC (Revised June 2014)