1. Completing Your Academic Plan

2. The Steps Step 1 – Name and OSU ID Step 2 – Fill in Done Column Step 3 – Fill in Term Information Step 4 – Add Major Courses Step 5 – Add Additional Courses Step 6 – Fill in Later Column Step 7 – Double Check Step 8 – Save and Print

3. Step 1 - Enter Name and OSU ID#

4. Step 2 - Fill in Done Column Enter an X in the Done column for all courses already completed. If currently enrolled in a course in a term not listed on the plan (e.g. Summer 2009 for this plan) enter an R in the done column.

5. Step 3 - Fill in Term Information Start from the top and work your way down Grayed out boxes mean the course is not offered that term Put the number of credits for the course in the box corresponding to the term you plan on taking the course Pay attention to the Pre-Requisites listed in RED

6. Step 4 - Add Major Courses ECE students: use the pull down menu on the ECE Academic Plan to select a track Enter in additional coursework for your major/option/track (CS Electives, ECE 4XX, Track Courses, BA Minor, etc.)

7. Step 5 - Add Additional Courses Use the bottom (or back) of the sheet to add additional courses not listed on the academic plan. These courses are usually not part of your major or option requirements. (i.e. ALS, Foreign Language, NS, MS, PAC, optional minor) These credits will automatically be added to your total number of credits for the term.

8. Step 6 - Fill in Later Column Put an X in the Later column for each course that is neither marked off in the Done column nor scheduled in one of the terms

9. Step 7 - Double Check That your name and OSU ID number are correct That each course on the academic plan is accounted for (done, scheduled, or marked to take later) That you will have met the prerequisites for each course when you take it That the total number of credits for each term is appropriate. [Remember, a normal load is 15 credits for well-qualified students.]

10. Step 8 - Save and Print Save your academic plan Print your academic plan (1 page double sided)