FAQs

No, advisors cannot register/reserve a student for any course. This includes closed, reserved, and open courses.

If a class you want to get into is closed or reserved, continue to check the course schedule periodically. There's a possibility that additional seats in classes will become available. Remember that the registration cycle for each semester has multiple opportunities to add classes through the 4th class day of the semester, and drop classes through the 12th class day of the semester. Check your Registration Information Sheet (RIS) to see all of your registration times. Also, it is important to have back-ups when registering. Check your degree audit or contact your advisor for classes you need to take. 

If you are unable to get a professor or class time that you want, unfortunately you may have to register for a section with a professor or time that is not your top pick. With the number of students in CNS who need to take these classes, there is always the likelihood that you won't be able to get your top choice. Continue to check the course schedule during your future registration times for openings. 

CNS students are only allowed to take science/math classes outside of UT in the summer. Non- science/math classes can be taken outside of UT fall, spring and summer. However, it’s normally recommended to take all non-science/math classes at UT in fall and spring. The first step is to use the Automated Transfer Equivalency (ATE) System to determine what class(es) to take that will transfer correctly back to UT. After using the ATE system, the second step is to register for courses through the guidelines provided by the other institution. The last step is to have your transcript sent to UT AFTER you complete the course/courses.

*If you are pre-health, it is recommended to take ALL pre-health requirements at UT and NOT through a Community College.

Starting Fall 2024, the Chemistry department will be offering two 1-hour labs INSTEAD of one 2-hour lab (CH 204). The NEW two 1-hour labs will satisfy the Intro CH lab requirement. The new labs are CH 104M and CH 104N. 

It is strongly recommended that students enroll in CH 104M concurrently with CH 301, and then take CH 302 and CH 104N together the following semester. If you have already completed CH 301 or CH 301/302 with a C- or higher but have not taken CH 204 by the end of Summer 2024, then you can attempt to enroll in CH 104M and CH 104N together starting Fall 2024 to complete general CH lab. A student with only credit for or registration in CH 301 will only be able to take CH 104M (not CH 104N).

To find the new BIO course numbers, use this equivalency guide. 

If you are planning to register for an upper division biology (BIO/INB/MBS), neuroscience, or biochemistry course, you may not have immediate access to those courses due to being an entry level student. If you are trying to get into an Upper Division course, look up the course on the course access grid found on the Biosciences website. Find the date where it says "EL added" and this is when entry level students will be able to register for a specific class. If you would like to learn more about your entry level status and when you will be entry level complete, you can read about it here. 

For all questions regarding pre-health pathway requirements, please refer to the Health Professions Office (HPO) website.  You can also make an appointment with HPO. Your academic advisor can also assist you with pre-health planning.