First Year Student – Block Scheduling

• BUS 207
• BUS 214
• STAT 251
• STAT 252
• ECON 221
• ECON 222

• BUS 207
• BUS 214
• ECON 221
• ECON 222
• MATH 141
• STAT 301
• STAT 302

• ITP 100
• ITP 150
• ITP 211
• ITP 233
• BUS 214
• ECON 222
• ECON 201
• STAT 251
• MATH 141
• MATH 221
• CHEM 124
• CHEM 127

If you are planning to change your major, if you feel you have already obtained credit for that course, or have another reason for not taking that course, please contact Orfalea Student Services to speak with an advisor before you make any adjustments to your block schedule. Dropping your courses in your block schedule is a risk, because you may not be able to successfully add yourself to other courses.

It is recommended that you enroll in 12-18 units each quarter, so you may need to add additional classes to your schedule to meet these unit recommendations. In order to be a full-time student, you will need to be enrolled in at least 12 units.

To stay on track for overall degree progress towards graduation, students average 3-4 courses per quarter. You will register for additional classes during your scheduled first round registration appointment. This date can be found in your Student Center on the same day that Schedule Builder is available. See quarterly schedules for registration appointments.

Yes, many departments in the Orfalea College of Business reserve seats in courses for majors within our college during registration appointments. However, it’s likely that most major and support courses will be full with students already waitlisted, which may result in not being successful in adding specific courses of interest. However, as a first-year student, you will have more GE, major, and support courses to choose from in order to create a full schedule, so it’s recommended you explore all options.

You can find demonstrations on how to register for classes here: View Demonstrations

Get support in BUS 100 on course selection, registration, and advising tools. For additional support, seek advisement from your BUS 100 Instructor during their office hours.

Seek academic advising from the Mustang Success Center.

Yes. Your flowchart is a suggested guide to follow. You do not need to take courses in the exact order outlined on your flowchart. Your department may have chosen to block you into a course earlier than your flowchart because that course can be difficult to get into.

All attempts will be made to avoid known Cal Poly athletic schedules.

You will be able to make necessary changes to your schedule during your first round registration appointment as noted in your Student Center. If you are blocked into any major courses, we recommend you talk with an advisor prior to making changes.

Note that if you drop a course, there is no guarantee you would be able to get into another specific course. We recommend using the swap feature, “Swap, Not Drop.” If you have a job or other conflicts with your block schedule, Orfalea Student Services can help you develop an alternative schedule

Once you complete registration, adjust your Degree Planner to reflect the courses you were blocked into and any additional courses you added to your schedule. Then plan the following two quarters with courses from your flowchart or from your BUS 100 4-Year Plan.

Your Degree Planner should always be updated each quarter to reflect your actual course enrollment for that quarter and your plans for subsequent quarters. Read more about PolyPlanner requirements and deadlines at Degree Planner.