Tools for Successful Course Selection

Meet with a counselor or advisor to:

• Review assessment results
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Discuss educational and career goals
• Identify transfer courses for a particular university or college
• Decide on a group of courses for the upcoming semester
• Discuss other concerns

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ADVISOR/COUNSELOR ON THE CAMPUS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING

Brenham (979) 830-4196 Bryan (979) 209-7250
Schulenburg (979) 743-5200 Sealy (979) 627-7997

How To Read A Class Schedule

The Keys to Planning and Selecting Classes

• It is always a good idea to start with a light load (12 - 14 hours). If you do well, increase your course load.
• Balance your time - For every hour of class time, plan on spending 2 hours of study time (based on a 16-week semester).

EXAMPLE: ENGL 1301

3 hours Class time + 6 hours Study time = 9 hours total per week

• If you are employed:

• New students are encouraged to enroll in a College Success Class:
• Strategies for College Success (STDY 0311)
  Learning Frameworks (EDUC 1300)
• Enroll and complete developmental courses as soon as possible.

Build Your Schedule

1. Use the printed course schedule or website to find the classes listed/recommended on your advising sheet
2. Choose courses only listed under the campus you will be attending. If you want to enroll in courses from more than one campus, contact the Enrollment Services Office.
3. List the course name and #, section #, campus, day and time of the classes you wish to take. Determine secondary choices in case primary class choices are unavailable.
4. Choose a variety of courses that fit your academic goals, major, or transfer requirements.
   • Include developmental courses, if required
   • Follow prerequisite requirements
   • Identify as many course selections as possible
   • Use the Transfer Equivalency Guide or Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) to determine transfer course needs
5. Once you’ve selected a specific day and time, locate the 4-digit CID # (course identification number) or Call Number and write that number in the appropriate space on the advising form.

Example:

6. When courses are chosen, a class schedule developed, and Call #’s identified, you are ready to register.

How to Register for Classes

1. When your Admission File is complete, you have been advised (if required), and you have completed your class schedule (including Call #’s), you can register online or by telephone during your two days of designated early registration times (according to first initial of last name) or after two weeks of early registration when everyone eligible can register.

You will need your Blinn ID # and your password (DOB with year first)

2. Turn to Telephone Registration Worksheet in Course Schedule or follow registration procedures on the web.
3. Take time to complete the entire Telephone Registration Worksheet before calling.
4. To begin Telephone Registration (BTRIS), call the listed number on the worksheet.
5. To begin Online Registration (BORIS), go to www.blinn.edu and click on the BORIS icon.
6. Log In.
7. Click on the Registration Tab.
8. Enter the Call #’s of your selected courses.
9. Be sure to follow all instructions during the registration process.
10. Save your schedule.
11. Print a copy of the last page if you register by Internet.
12. You can pay immediately with an approved credit card.
13. Pay by required dates or your scheduling information may be deleted.

NOTE: The best times to access either system is from midnight until 4am or on Sundays.

Page Last Updated: June 28, 2006

Page maintained by: rlovelidge@blinn.edu