Editors offer steps for a smooth registration process

Students soon will prepare for finals and summer break, but first we must enroll in our fall classes.  The enrollment process used to resemble The Hunger Games, where students competed with each other to get the classes they needed while hoping they didn’t lose their minds, schedule or Internet connection.  Hopefully the new process of dividing enrollment into separate days by year will help alleviate some of that stress.

Although this system might make things simple, there are some other ways for students to prepare. Here are our suggestions for a smooth enrollment:

Step 1 – figure out what you want.

Students should have an idea of what types of classes or how many courses they need to take in the coming semester. If you don’t know what you need, take a look at GradStar to get an idea of where you are in your degree program. To access GradStar, login to BlueLink and click the GradStar link under the Academics tab. Students also can check out the course catalog where they can see the courses that are offered next semester. The catalog can be found on the university’s website, okcu.edu/academics/course-schedule.

Step 2 – meet with your adviser.

Your academic adviser is the best person to talk to when picking out classes. They know what classes you will need and can give advice on what to take when. Set up a meeting with them well before the enrollment date, this way you have time to pick different classes if they recommend a change to the plan. They are there to help you graduate on time.

Step 3 – check for holds.

Any hold on an account will prevent a student from enrolling on time, and could cause students to miss out on classes they might need to graduate. Check for holds by logging into BlueLink and clicking on the Holds button under Financial Aid Requirements. This will show students any hold on their account that would prevent them from enrolling on time. Be sure to take care of these holds at least three days before your designated enrollment day.

Step 4 – enroll in classes.

Log onto BlueLink and get that enrollment process going. Once you get the classes you want or need, all is well, until finals week, that is.

Good luck with enrollment, and may the odds be ever in your favor.