Log into DegreeWorks and take notes on what you still need to complete your degree. Starting at the top of your screen with the DEGREE area, write down the answers to these questions and keep them handy for tomorrow's activity:

• How many more total credits do you need?
• How many more liberal arts and sciences credits do you need?
• How many more Writing Intensive classes do you need?
• Scrolling down, look at your Pathways section and, if it isn't already completed, write down at least two courses or group names (like Creative Expression) that you might want to take next semester.
• Finally, look at your major area and write down the next few courses that you haven't taken yet.

The Academic Career Planner helps you visualize each semester. If you have already started one, this is a good time to review to see if any adjustments are needed.

Download or print the fillable PDF that is right for you - associate or bachelor's degree (free printing is available in the library and computer labs in G-600, LG-18, and V-217)

1. Find your degree requirements and degree map in the catalog. Search for your degree and then scroll all the way down the page to the degree map to see the recommended semester-by-semester plan for your major. You can right click to open the classes in a new tab to read the descriptions, prerequisites (courses you are required to pass first), and corequisites (courses you are required to take at the same time).
2. Please note that your degree requirements are determined by the semester and year you enrolled in the college or started your current degree - even if required courses change for students who started after you. Find all recent catalogs here
3. Using the degree map as a helpful starting point, fill in the semesters you have already completed, this semester, and at least the next two--or more! Adjust the map based on any transfer, AP, or other credits you've earned and the courses you are currently taking, and your information from Activity 1 (DegreeWorks). As you fill out the planner, write down any questions that you have and save them for tomorrow's activity.

After your first semester at City Tech, you switch from having a STAR Center advisor to consulting with a faculty advisor in your department.

If you are in ACE, ASAP, EDGE, or SEEK, you should speak to your advisor there about your schedule, but you can also benefit from talking to a faculty advisor in your department about things specific to your major and careers in your field.

1. Look up your major on the faculty advisor list
2. Follow your department's instructions to contact an advisor, whether that is sending an email, or submitting a form.
3. Make a list of questions you want to ask your advisor when you meet. The list should include the questions you had when filling out your Academic Career Planner. Here are additional ideas for topics you might want to ask about:
   • Your skills, interests, and career plans, or intention to attend graduate or professional school
   • What track or electives in the degree might fit with your skills, interests, and future plans
   • A review of your Academic Career Planner, and any recommendations your advisor has
   • Whether the classes you want are likely to be available in a specific semester or summer session
   • Recommendations for clubs, activities, or projects that align with your interests
   • What area they conduct research in, and if they work with undergraduate researchers or could recommend other professors who do
   • Anything else relevant to your academic or co-curricular plans at City Tech and beyond!

Now is a good time to make sure you have cleared up any holds that might prevent you from getting the schedule that works best for you.

To see your holds, log in to CUNYfirst and look at your Student Center. In the upper right-hand corner, you will see the holds area.

• If it says “No Holds,” you're ready to go.
• If there is a message there, you can click to look at the full holds list, and then click the specific hold to see a brief description of what the it means and which office to speak to for resolution.

Pay special attention to these areas:

• FINANCIAL: Bursar, Library, Past Due, In-House Collections, or similar
  • Bring payment to the Bursar's office or ask if you can work with them on a plan to resolve the hold.
  • Bursar's office is open Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM in NG-06 (Namm, ground floor)
  • bursar@citytech.cuny.edu
• ADVISING: ASAP, ACE, SEEK, or other special program advising hold
  • Contact your program advisor
• IMMUNIZATION: proof of required vaccinations for MMR or meningococcus
  • Get in touch with the Admissions Office here
  • Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Namm, NG-17 (Wednesdays extended hours from 9:30 am— 6:30 pm)
  • Zoom hours available Monday - Thursday: see Admissions Website for time and link
  • admissions@citytech.cuny.edu; 718-260-5500
• REGISTRAR
  • Open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Namm, NG-15 (Wednesdays extended hours until 6:30pm)
  • Zoom hours available Monday - Thursday; see the Registrar website for times and link
  • registrar@citytech.cuny.edu
• DISCIPLINARY or academic integrity hold
  • Follow up with your contact person for the case to see what needs to be done to resolve the hold before registration starts

All students will be able to register for winter classes on Thursday, October 30 and spring classes on Monday, November 3!

1. Create your schedule for winter and spring starting Tuesday, October 28! Log in, select the classes from your Academic Career Planner for next semester, and save the schedule to your favorites so you'll be ready to click "Enroll" as soon as you have access. (See the scheduleBuilder guide here if you want more information)
2. Set a calendar reminder for the day registration opens for you. Registration opens for most students on November 3. If you're in a special population such as ASAP, CSTEP, Honors, SEEK, seniors, or veterans, check your CUNYfirst Student Center for your earlier registration appointment date.

While you will continue to have access to register for new classes and change your selections until the end of add/drop each semester, registering as soon as you can is the best chance of locking in your preferred schedule.

As you put the finishing touches on your college plan, it's not too early to start preparing for your career.

City Tech's Professional Development Center can help you explore career options, choose a minor, and prepare for internships and your first job. Today, take a few minutes and explore what the Professional Development Center can do for you.

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