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			06-11-2008 at 04:27 PM
			
						
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					Originally Posted by  ferreinm
					 
				 
				I remember when i was entering first year. I thought term 3 was summer school so I didn't sign up for a lot of the courses I wanted because I knew I wouldnt be there for the summer. Oh if I knew what I know now... 
			
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 I did the same thing.  
 
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			06-16-2008 at 02:33 AM
			
						
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		 So is it possible to be enrolled in two classes if there is a conflict (and just alternate between which class you attend/get notes off a friend)? Or will SOLAR just not let you enrol in them? 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
  
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			06-16-2008 at 05:40 AM
			
						
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		 No, you can't do this because what if the exams take place on the same day? You'd be screwed because you can't do both exams. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
  
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			06-16-2008 at 05:48 AM
			
						
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		 No, you're not allowed to do it as you are expected to attend all classes...and a conflict would certainly prohibit that. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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			06-20-2008 at 10:16 PM
			
						
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		 Please remember, setting up your MAC ID takes a few (business) days to process.   It is June 21st, and course selection starts for first year students on  JUNE 30TH.  So get your butts in gear!! 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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			06-21-2008 at 07:10 PM
			
						
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				No, you're not allowed to do it as you are expected to attend all classes...and a conflict would certainly prohibit that. 
			
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I will be a first year student starting in the fall of 2008. Is June 30th the first day I can select my courses?  
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
  
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			06-21-2008 at 07:13 PM
			
						
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				I did the same thing.   
 
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 What is term 3?  
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
  
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			06-21-2008 at 08:17 PM
			
						
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		term 3 means the course lasts the entire year (sept-april)    
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
  
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		makent0012, if you are in Science or Arts Sci, yes.  If you are in one of the other faculties it will be a different day.  If you go to  this link, you can see who picks when.  
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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			06-24-2008 at 05:28 AM
			
						
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		 Hey I want to ask for first years, are we allow to pick a second year course (PSYCH 2E03) if we meet the prerequisites? Thx! 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
  
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			06-24-2008 at 06:27 AM
			
						
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		 You can, but I wouldn't suggest it.  I took a second year course in first year and found I was quite unprepared.  There is a lot of assumed knowlege that you are supposed to develop while in first year. 
 
You have four years at Mac...you don't need to take second year courses immediately, even if you meet the prereqs. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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			06-24-2008 at 08:18 AM
			
						
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		 If the course is open/ you meet the pre-req's then yes, you should have no problems getting into it.  
  
However, you might find yourself over your head with the workload/ethic and course material depending on what course you're planning on taking. I would suggest speaking to the prof who usually teaches that course and getting his/her personal opinion on the matter. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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