Planning your Schedule

things to consider when choosing classes:

1.  Are you working? How much?

• How much time do you have to devote to studying?
• Two hours outside of class for every hour in class
• 6 hours/week for a 3 credit class

Expect to spend more time on more challenging classes, using the standard study formula as a base!

3.  Take a first-year seminar

• 15 week, 3 credit class
• Faculty mentor
• Academic skills focus for your transition to UC Denver
• Critical thinking
• Information literacy
• Time management
• Communication
• Career planning process

4.  Enroll in a Learning Community

• Enroll in designated cohort classes
• Make an academic commitment for one semester
• Participate in co-curricular activities and experiences
• Small class size
• Network with peers
• Great faculty and advising support
• Academic Success
• Increases involvement on campus
• Higher first semester grades