Course Preference Form

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Contact Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address*

Cell Phone*

Birthdate*

Academic Information

Are you a first-year college student, transfer student, or returning Houghton student?*

First-Year Student (Have not spent any semesters as a full-time college student)

Transfer Student (Have spent at least one semester as a full-time college student)

Returning Houghton University Student (Have spent at least one semester as a full-time Houghton University student)

Note: if you plan to do any major in education (as your first or second major), please list it as your "Intended Major 1."

Intended Major 1*

The inclusive childhood education major will prepare you to serve all learners at the elementary level (grades 1 through 6). Inclusive childhood education students are required to select a concentration or second major from the options below. Note: completion of a concentration or major in art (BA) or music (BA) in conjunction with an inclusive childhood education major does not lead to certification to teach art or music.

Please select your inclusive childhood education concentration or second major*

The adolescence education major will prepare you to teach students in grades 7 through 12. Adolescence education are required to complete a second major from the options below.

Please select your second major

The inclusive adolescence education major will prepare you to teach students in grades 7 through 12. Adolescence education are required to complete a second major from the options below.

Please select your second major*

Intended Major 2 (for those who intend to double-major, or are deciding between different major options)

What are your career plans?

Intended Minor(s)?

Note: when you receive your schedule, your major will be listed as "undeclared." This is intentional as you will go through the official steps for declaring your major during the fall semester once you meet with your faculty adviser. You have until the end of your sophomore year to declare a major.

What majors are you most interested in?

What are your interests?

Are you planning on pursuing music as a major (either as a first or additional major?)*

Yes

Special note for incoming music majors:
You must complete the Greatbatch School of Music audition process and be admitted to the School of Music in order to officially pursue music as a course of study. Please connect with the School of Music if you are unsure of your music application status.

Are you interested in participating in a choir, band, orchestra or private lessons?*

Yes

What would you like to participate in (check all that apply)?*

Choir

Instrumental Ensemble

Private Lessons (fee required)

Please select your primary instrument or voice*

How many years of experience do you have?*

Additional Information

Have you submitted your enrollment deposit?*

Yes

Please note: you must submit your enrollment deposit in order to officially register for courses. You can submit your deposit by mailing a check to Houghton University (address listed below) or filling out the Confirmation of Enrollment Form and paying with a checking/savings account or credit card.

Mail check to:
Admission Office
Houghton University
PO Box 128
Houghton, NY 14744

In the "Memo" area, indicate the name of the student and enrollment deposit (example: Enrollment Deposit for John Smith).

Returning Houghton Students

Have you attended any schools since you last attended Houghton?*

Yes

Below, please list the school(s) that you attended since you last attended Houghton

School 1:*

School 2:

School 3:

Please list your academic advisor(s) from that last time you attended Houghton. If you don't remember, please write that.*

Special Programs

Highlander Wilderness Adventure is a 10 day outdoor adventure experience prior to the fall semester. It is open to all incoming first-year and transfer students. Students can earn two credit hours for this experience and satisfy the Wellness requirement in our General Education Requirements. The application deadline is July 15.

Are you playing a fall varsity sport?

Yes

I plan to participate in the following program(s):

Highlander Wilderness Adventure (takes place August 19-29)

Honors at Houghton

Have you been accepted into and plan to participate in Honors at Houghton?*

Yes, I have been accepted into Honors at Houghton and plan to participate

No, I have either not been accepted into Honors at Houghton or I have been accepted but have chosen not to participate

Which Honors at Houghton experience will you be participating in?*

Honors in London

Science Honors

Do you plan to participate as an intercollegiate athlete on one of Houghton's NCAA Division III athletic teams?*

Yes

College Credit

Will you have earned college credit before enrolling at Houghton by taking college courses or earning credit through Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP or International Baccalaureate (IB)?*

Yes

Please take a moment to enter information below regarding what college credits you have already earned or you anticipate earning before starting at Houghton. For example, please list them in this format:

Course Prefix & Number: Course Name (credit hours); College
- Example: PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3); Corning Community College
AP Course Information & Score
- Example: AP European History (scored 4)
IB Course Information & Grade
CLEP Exam Results

Do you have any college transcripts reflecting college coursework that have not already been sent to Houghton?* (You can login to your student status page to check what transcripts Houghton has already received.)

Yes

Would you like to upload any transcripts now?* Note: Transcripts you upload will not count as official transcripts (but unofficial transcripts are helpful as we create your first semester schedule); official transcripts must come directly from the school.

Yes

How many transcripts do you have to upload now?*

Please upload your transcript here:

If you have not already done so, please make sure that any and all official transcripts reflecting college coursework have been or will be sent to Houghton before you start classes this fall.

General Education Requirements

Some classes will be included on your schedule to help you satisfy the General Education requirements which are considered a part of the first-year experience.

INTS 102: Transitions: Succeeding at Houghton (1 cr.)
All first-year students are required to have this orientation class as a part of their first-semester schedule.

Humanities: Enduring Questions (3 cr.)

All first-years students (except those in the London & Science Honors Programs) should expect to be enrolled in one of the following courses:

(3) HUM 101: The Ancient and Medieval World (1st semester)
(3) HUM 102: The Early Modern World (2nd semester)
(3) HUM 201: The Late-Modern World (3rd semester)

These classes comprise the Humanities sequence here at Houghton. In this sequence of courses, students explore Western history as a developing story with texts and ideas in conversation and conflict with each other—not simply events on a timeline. Students see how people from different eras responded to the most important questions of their day. Students thus develop ideas about how to approach the questions of their own society and culture.

In these classes, the great ideas and texts from philosophy and literature are taught in their historical context. This means that students not only learn about the foundational ideas that shaped western culture, but also see why these ideas developed when and how they did.

WRIT 101: Writing in the Liberal Arts and/or BIBL 101: Biblical Literature

Students are normally expected to complete their WRIT 101 and BIBL 101 requirements during their first year, so there is a high likelihood that one of these classes may be included as a part of your first-semester schedule.

Have you taken (or are currently enrolled) in a college level writing class or a dual-enrollment writing class?*

Yes

Please list the title of the writing course(s) that you took or are currently taking*

General Education Preferences

General Education courses are required in the areas listed below. Please list, in rank order, the areas in which you would prefer to take classes during your first semester. In the following sections, you will find the course options for each area. In each section, you will be able to choose your ranked course preferences. All new students will be enrolled in a college transitions course: Transitions: Succeeding at Houghton.

Please rank your interest on a scale of First Choice to Sixth Choice, First Choice being your first preference and Sixth Choice being your last preference:

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Third Choice*

Fourth Choice*

Fifth Choice*

Sixth Choice*

Abstract & Quantitative Reasoning

Through the completion of innovative coursework in mathematics, students learn how to approach quantitative and conceptual problems - training that builds crucial analytical skills essential for any major or vocation.

Please select the class you'd most prefer out of the options listed below:

Calculus
A general STEM math course

Abstract & Quantitative Reasoning Preference*

You will take a Math placement test when you arrive on campus to verify your placement in Calculus or Calculus with Pre-Calculus.

Social Science

The requirement involves taking two social science courses, each of which must come from a different specialty within the social sciences. The specialties are listed below:

Anthropology
Communication
Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Which course(s) are you interested in taking (check all that apply)?* Note - you are selecting your preferences. The course(s) you select may not be available to you in your first semester.

Introduction to Communication Theory

In Search of Justice (Political Science course)

Principles of Microeconomics

Cultural Anthropology

Introduction to Psychology

If you have a preferred option amongst the courses you've selected, please let us know

Fine Arts

Would you prefer to take an art or music course?*

Art

Music

Which course(s) are you interested in taking (check all that apply)?* Note - you are selecting your preferences. The course(s) you select may not be available to you in your first semester.

Graphic Design

Ceramics

Motion Media Animation

Art History (lecture-based)

Digital Imaging (Photoshop)

Furniture Design

Jewelry Metals

Music in Christian Perspective (lecture-based)

Choir

Instrumental Ensemble

If you have a preferred option amongst the courses you've selected, please let us know

Global Competence (cross-cultural interaction and understanding)

Because Houghton’s mission is to prepare students to lead and labor in a changing world, all students receive preparation for interacting with a dynamic and culturally diverse world. Students can choose to study a language and build their skills of cross-cultural communication in this way or they can take other courses that are designed to prepare them to understand, interact with, and engage other cultures.

Which course(s) are you interested in taking (check all that apply)?* Note - you are selecting your preferences. The course(s) you select may not be available to you in your first semester.

Intercultural Competencies

Introduction to Linguistics

German Level 1

Beginning Hebrew Level 1

Introduction to Global Studies

Cultural Anthropology

Culture Change & Globalization

Introduction to International Relations

If you have a preferred option amongst the courses you've selected, please let us know

Major Courses

In addition to your General Education preferences, you will be assigned courses to bring your load to at least 12 hours. A student needs 12 hours to be considered a full-time student. These additional courses will be selected from the recommended first year courses for the major you have indicated.

You will meet with your faculty academic advisor during the fall semester to plan your subsequent semesters and your major requirements.

Electives

Depending on how many credit hours you wish to take, there MAY be room in your schedule for elective courses.

15-16 hours are recommended; 12 to 18 hours are within the flat tuition rate. First year students may not take more than 17 hours unless they are participating in the Highlander Wilderness Adventure Program.

Course descriptions: online course catalog. (will open in a new window)

How many total credit hours would you like to take in your first semester?*

I would like to take a lighter load (12-14 hours)

I would like to take a standard load (15-16 hours)

Some students may wish to request a specific course preference. You may list your request(s) below, and please list the course code and title for each class. (Please note: the course(s) you request may not be available or there may not be room in your schedule during your first semester.)

Final Comments/Questions

Please let us know of any final comments or questions you have. We also appreciate suggestions as to how to make this process as straightforward as possible.

As noted at the beginning of this form, the schedule that is put together for you is preliminary and you can request changes to it.

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