The semiannual period of stress known as class registration is upon us again. However, thanks to a new tool in ConnectCarolina, this year should be a little less stressful.
The new feature that students can use is known as the “validate” feature, also known as Shopping Cart Appointments. “Validate” gives students the opportunity to check if classes in their shopping carts will be approved during enrollment.
Students are not academic advising experts. They don’t always know for sure if a class needs a prerequisite course or department consent. By giving students some early guidance, students and employees at the University Registrar will have an easier time during the hectic registration period.
Students will have the chance to contact departments if classes are not being validated for unforeseen reasons. The validate feature also flags classes that have time conflicts, something that most students struggle with at one time or another.
Additionally, academic advising should be applauded because the idea for the validate tool came from a student advisory group last semester. The department makes it a priority to listen and take suggestions from students seriously. This is a great example of student-faculty collaboration.
By implementing this new feature, there will be far fewer frustrated students roaming around during registration season.
