Use the academic planner to plan out your course of study based on the major requirements listed on the degree checklist. To get you started we've provided these sample schedules. If you need help in creating your academic plan, attend one of our degree workshops.

NOTE: It's important to schedule your courses in the quarters they are actually offered. Use the quarter notations on the degree checklist, ie. (FWS), to schedule your courses correctly. You can also check our biology course index and the course catalog to find when courses are being offered.

• 3 science courses in one quarter is a heavy quarter. Space your general education courses out through your academic career to avoid overloading one quarter.
• You have university and college requirements that must be satisfied in conjunction with your degree requirements. Check the Navigator for campus requirements and your college office for your college requirements.
• 15-17 units a quarter is full time; less than 12 units is part time. Your unit-load may affect your finacial aid.
• To enroll in less than 14 or more than 19 units in a quarter you need approval from your college office.
• To enroll beyond a total of 180 units or 12 quarters requires an enrollment extension approved by your college.
• Financial Aid does not usually fund students beyond 15 quarters.
• Summer Session is a less expensive alternative to registering for an extra quarter. Consider taking summer school courses instead of returning in Fall to finish your degree.
• Electives are where it's at! Schedule carefully and try to get your introductory courses done early so you can take electives, electives and more electives.