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Planning Your Course Schedule
Creating your schedule requires using and coordinating various advising tools and resources. CGS students are expected to take an active role in planning their degree progress, including creating their course schedules.
Before you begin Self-Enrollment, review the instructions on our Course Registration page.
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Tools for Planning Your Course Schedule
Use the following resources to identify the courses you need, explore available offerings, and make sure your selections keep you on track toward graduation.
Review Your Academic Plan
Start with the academic plan you received during your academic advising appointment. Use it to identify the courses you still need to complete for your degree.
- Contact your advisor if you have questions about your academic plan or the courses you need.
- If you need to schedule an appointment, visit the CGS Advising page for instructions on how to schedule an advising appointment.
Explore Course Offerings and Descriptions
Review available courses and their descriptions using the Pitt Class Search.
You can search for courses by term, campus location, academic career, subject, and other criteria. Select a department and the appropriate term to view its course offerings.
When you select a class section, you can find information about:
- Course content and description
- Prerequisites and other enrollment requirements
- Meeting times and locations
- Required recitations or labs
Tip: To learn more about courses offered by CGS and how to search for them, visit the CGS Courses page.
Check Your Degree Requirements
Make sure your course selections fulfill the requirements for your CGS degree. Consult the appropriate requirement pages as you plan your schedule.
CGS Degree Requirements
Tip: Download your program planning checklist to keep track of your progress toward your degree.
Tip: If you are planning to study abroad or complete an internship, review the CGS Study Abroad and CGS Internships pages for relevant policies and approval processes.
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