Freshmen

Class of 2013

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences.

The following links provide incoming students with the tools and information needed to begin their academic careers. Students are encouraged to browse through the rest of the College site and explore the wide range of academic options.

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Welcome from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

The Curriculum		The requirements and electives forming the framework of a College degree. (Includes information about fulfilling the Foreign Language Requirement.)
Freshman Timeline		Step by step guide for freshmen.
Advising Questionnaire / Academic Blog		This questionnaire helps facilitate the first conversation with the pre-major advisor about academic goals and options.
Summer Advising		The first conversation with the pre-major advisor prior to registration for classes.
Advanced Placement		Information regarding advanced standing and placement credit.
Choosing Courses		Recommended courses and resources for incoming freshmen.
Advance Registration		An explanation of the advance registration procedure.
Academic Support Resources		Links to offices and resources to help students succeed academically.
Additional Resources		Links to course selection materials, NSO, creating PennKey and email accounts, etc.