Staying on Track for Graduation
Through academic advising appointments and online record-keeping tools that facilitate efficient and effective student planning, BW students can easily stay on track for a timely graduation.
Students are encouraged to regularly visit their academic advisors to review coursework, discuss co-curricular, study abroad and experiential learning activities, and plan ahead for graduate school, employment or other post-graduation opportunities. Among tips students can employ for graduating on time include:
- Carefully reviewing the college catalog and knowing all requirements for graduation
- Taking an average of 15 credit hours each semester
- Registering for classes as early as possible to avoid getting shut out of required courses
- Being diligent in completing academic requirements (core classes) during the first and second year
- Paying attention to prerequisites needed for upper-level courses
- Avoiding the need to drop courses unless necessary
- Taking courses that meet more than one requirement (core as well as for a major) whenever possible
- Considering summer school for needed coursework or to lessen the load during the school year