Course Preference Form

* Denotes required field

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 after high school graduation)

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

Anticipated Houghton University Graduation Date:

Note: To complete your schedule with a full-time load, you may not be able to take all classes in your major. Please indicate some ideas for electives or classes toward a possible minor.

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

No

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

No

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

No

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

No

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. Click here to apply.

I plan to participate in the following program:

Highlander Wilderness Adventure (takes place August 19-29)

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

Yes

No

Are you playing a fall varsity sport?

Yes

No

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

No

How many AP/CLEP/IB exams have you taken (including exams you anticipate taking)?

Title of Exam 1 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 1 (List "N/A" if unsure of score or exam has not been taken yet)

Title of Exam 2 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 2

Title of Exam 3 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 3

Title of Exam 4 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 4

Title of Exam 5 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 5

Title of Exam 6 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 6

Title of Exam 7 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 7

Title of Exam 8 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 8

Title of Exam 9 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 9

Title of Exam 10 (Example: AP Calculus AB)

Exam Score 10

How many college courses have you taken (please include courses you are currently taking)?

Course 1 Info

Course Prefix (Example: PSY)

Course Number (Example: 101)

Credits For This Course (Example: 3)

Course Name (Example: Introduction to Psychology)