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Use to register for classes. This PDF demonstrates how to search, select, and enroll in classes using MyÂÌñ»»ÆÞ. More details about registration holds or other procedures can be found here: How to Register for Classes.

Question: What is a registration appointment?

Most Art courses meet fully in-person at Hayward campus.

A few courses meet 50% online asynchronously and 50% in-person at Hayward campus. A smaller number of courses meet 100% synchronously online (on Zoom) or 100% asynchronously online (no meetings). Learn more about university course modalities here. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes on MyÂÌñ»»ÆÞ to see how their course meets.

Question: How many classes should I take? How do I balance my workload?

Balancing your workload is a personal decision. Although there is often external pressure to complete your degree on a specific timeline, you should take on a workload that fits your needs. Here are some factors to consider:

• 12 units is the minimum load for full-time (which may be a factor in Financial Aid awards; note that some Financial Aid awards may require 15 units instead).
• 18 units is the maximum load for full-time, unless you obtain permission to ‘overload’ in your final semester (up to 22 units); when you register for classes, you will not be allowed to have more than 18 units (including waitlists).
• It is okay to enroll part-time (below 12 units); many ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ students do.
• Most 3-credit courses required 6-9 hours of work per week. is helpful to calculate actual work hours based on course assignments.
• Consider balancing types of courses, e.g. 2-3 studio/design classes (each typically meets 5 hours/week) and 1-2 art history or GE/breadth classes (each typically meets 2.5 hours/week, plus homework).

Question: What is 'Forum'? 

Forum is a one-credit class where students listen to guest artists, designers, and other professionals talk about their practice. BFA students must take this course once (or twice, starting in fall 2026).

Question: How do I know if I have satisfied major requirements? Should I be worried that my Degree Audit Report (DAR) on MyÂÌñ»»ÆÞ does not show all transfer courses correctly?

On MyÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, your Degree Audit Report (DAR) provides a record of completed courses used to satisfy university and major requirements. Inside the MyÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Student Center, access your DAR in the “Academics” tab by selecting the “Academic Requirements Report” drop down item. 

It is very common for DAR information to be inaccurate for the Art & Design major; the Registrar is aware that this department uses an internal check-sheet to verify degree requirements instead. If you have questions, please contact your advisor.

The university automatically deems students who have completed 90 units or more “Eligible to Apply for Graduation.” Many students reach eligibility from total units before they are actually ready to graduate.

You are ready to apply to graduate when ALL of the following are true:

• You will have successfully completed at least 120 units by the end of next semester.
• You have satisfied all breadth requirements (all GE courses, all overlays, minimum upper division units and units in residence at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, minimum GPA), or you will have done so by the end of next semester.
• You are nearly done with all major requirements and you have satisfied, or are currently satisfying, all required prerequisites for the remaining major courses you plan to take next semester.

When you are ready to apply for graduation, you must do two things:

1. Contact your Art & Design major advisor to confirm that completion of major requirements; your major department must sign off on your Major check sheet in order for you to graduate (they may also recommend GE/CLASS advising for non-major requirements).
2. Log in to  with your NetID and password; on the Student tab select the “Apply for Graduation” link under the section labeled “Student Record Services” and follow the prompts to select the degree and term for your graduation. Note: After you apply for graduation, the $55 graduation filing fee will be applied to your student account. (If you are no longer a continuing/active student, you will need to file  for graduation. If you have already applied to graduate, use to postpone graduation instead.)

Please refer to  to view the deadlines to file for graduation each term.

Question: If I finish classes in fall, do I have register for more classes and pay tuition next spring to participate in the commencement ceremony in May? Can I participate in the commencement ceremony in May if I won’t graduate until summer?

Graduation is when you receive your diploma. Commencement is a ceremony to celebrate this achievement.

You should apply for graduation in the term before you expect to complete your coursework / requirements. This ensures that you receive your diploma at the right time. If you’ve completed all requirements, you do not need to enroll or pay tuition the following term, regardless of when your commencement program will be. 

Graduation candidates for each academic year (fall-summer) will all be included in the Spring commencement program. For example, graduation candidates for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 were all included in the 2023 commencement program. For more information about commencement celebrations, visit: /commencement.

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