Central Connecticut State University’s class of 2027 had differing experiences when it came to registering for classes this semester. Some freshmen had an easier process than others, while other freshmen said they went through the process blindly.
Taniya Hoskie, a first-year student at CCSU and psychology major, said registering for classes was self-guided.
“Once you talk to them, they help you,” Hoskie said. “It’s not like they’ll automatically reach out to you, obviously because it’s college, you must go to them and then they’ll do everything for you. So, that’s really nice.”
First-year students meet their advisor during orientation and get assistance from there to register for classes, Hoskie said.
“I struggled with my schedule a little bit,” Hoskie said. “He helped me know when I had to turn in my AP courses and when I had to turn in my transcript.”
During orientation, Hoskie said she has learned about all the opportunities provided by orientation leaders.
“There’s a lot of people that help you with your college experience, and I appreciate that. They know the place,” Hoskie said. “They know what they’re talking about, and that makes me feel like if they know that stuff so quickly and they’re only a sophomore, then that means I can learn quickly, and I can adjust quickly.”
Hoskie said she is confident in registering next semester. The only problem she has run into is classes being full.
Scotti Wallace, a first-year student, and an undecided major said during orientation those who were undecided got to register for their general classes first.
“I don’t even really know if I have enough credits at this point because they kind of just said, ‘Pick whatever you want,” Wallace said. “These are the gen-eds pick something in that category. I did it. It was weird. I don’t even know where I stand academically. I’m just in classes.”
Wallace said she had not been contacted prior and had only met with an advisor once during orientation. She is willing to speak to them if needed.
“As much as I hate to say it, I’ve met with them once during orientation and never again. I’ve never been reached out to or anything,” Wallace said. “I guess I can take it upon myself to go out and talk to them if I need to. I mean I’d appreciate it if they reached out because I don’t even know what to ask for.”
Lena Alves, a CCSU first-year and bio-ecology major said there were revisions made to their schedule to keep them on track. Alves met with an advisor before orientation and learned what was needed that way.
“My advisor checked into my schedule when I first made it out. But they did make a few changes class-wise,” Alves said. “These changes happened a week before my orientation, and they were very informative as to why they made those particular changes. Mostly due to some not being needed for my major, or the course was just not available. My advisor has also let me know about potential internships and international studies regarding my major, but it is not in my interest due to me not getting those credits since I am a freshman.”
