Even if your enrollment window isn't open, you can still browse course offerings for the upcoming semester. Follow the instructions in the Search Classes Tutorial to search for courses before your window opens.

Take time to review the details of courses by reviewing the sample course syllabi (see definition in box below) and course materials to get a sense for each course and what it covers. While exploring, ask yourself the following questions:

Do I need this course for my degree?
Am I interested in this course?
When does this course start and end?
What learning activities and assessments does the course use? Quizzes? Exams? Discussions? Group work?
What materials does the course require?
Do I meet the prerequisites for the course?

Each class that you take at the World Campus will be guided by a syllabus. A syllabus is basically the road map for the class—an outline of the content and expectations for that specific course. You can also think of it as a contract between the instructor and the student. Penn State requires that all courses include syllabi (syllabi is the plural of syllabus).

Academic advisers expect that you will have questions and will want to help answer them, so be sure to write yours down as you search for courses that might be right for you.