In planning for next semester’s courses, be sure to review the Bulletin (the authority on major/degree requirements) as well as Degree Advice (which tracks how your courses are applying to your degree).
You can also use the BMB or BA/MA advising worksheet and the upcoming semester’s Biology Course Directory to help plan your course schedule.
Are You Changing Your Major?
If you have already filled out the Major Declaration form to switch CAS majors or completed the intra-University transfer process to switch colleges:
Meet with an advisor in your new department to schedule classes. Your new department’s advisor can access your registration code on the Link.
If you have not yet completed the process to switch majors or colleges:
Meet first with an advisor in your new department, then beginning March 20, contact Anne to receive your registration code. You will either need a note from your new major’s advisor in your account or an email from the advisor with the approved schedule listed to receive your code.
Current First-Year Registration
Registration Dates and Times
You are required to attend one of the below First Year Advising Meetings in order to receive your unique 6-digit registration code:
- Monday, March 20, 3 to 4 PM in BRB 113.
- Tuesday, March 28, 9-10 AM on Zoom.
At the meeting, you will be advised on next semester’s schedule by a BMB advisor. We will also discuss various program opportunities.
First Years register Sunday, April 23 starting at 9:00am ET.
Note: At the end of your first spring semester, you change advisors from Anne to a BMB faculty advisor.
Current Sophomore-Senior Registration
Registration Dates and Times
Rising Junior & Senior Advising Period: March 27 to April 16
Rising Sophomore Advising Period: March 27 to April 23
Rising Seniors register Sunday, April 16 starting at 9:00am ET
Rising Juniors register Sunday, April 16 starting at 12:00pm ET
Sophomores register Sunday, April 23 starting at 9:00am ET
1. Set up an advising appointment with your faculty advisor. Please note:if you sign up for a meeting with a faculty member who is not your advisor, they will not have your advising code.
If your faculty advisor is a Biology Faculty Member:
Use Handshake to sign up for an appointment with your assigned advisor. Once you click Schedule a New Appointment, choose CAS Academic Advising, then Biology: Registration Advising. Under “Staff Member” at the top, choose your assigned advisor. If your advisor does not have availability please email them directly to set up a time to meet.
If your faculty advisor is a Chemistry Faculty Member:
Email your faculty advisor directly to set up an advising appointment. Use the subject line: BMB Request for Advising Appointment.
If you do not have an advisor, email Trinity Alicia.
Please note: the following BMB faculty are on sabbatical, so you should meet with the secondary advisor assigned to you (check the StudentLink). Your secondary advisor will have your registration code:
- Jenny Bhatnagar
- Tom Gilmore
2. Meet with your advisor to discuss your course schedule. Be sure to prepare for the meeting by looking over your Transcript, Degree Advice Report, Biology Course Directory, and advising worksheet. Your advisor will have your registration code, though you may email Ben to ask any additional questions.
Study Abroad Registration
For students CURRENTLY abroad:
Schedule a phone/video meeting with your advisor or email back and forth regarding your course schedule. Once a set of courses has been mutually decided on, your advisor can provide you with your registration code.
For students who are GOING abroad:
If you are planning to study abroad in the upcoming semester, you should still attend a First Year Advising Meeting or meet with your advisor to go over your plan for next semester and the semester you return to campus. Given current uncertainties around travel, it is important to register for a backup plan of courses for next semester in case you do not end up going abroad.
Please review the full list of Abroad Registration instructions before your departure.