Advising Tools

Registration Help:

Here is a quick video that reviews all the steps for registering for classes!

Here is a longer video of a registration workshop we hosted that covers Smart Planner, Schedule Planner and PeopleSoft Student Systems in detail, and how to enroll in classes every semester! 

Want more registration resources? Here are some helpful guides with additional info too!:

• Registration Checklist  (these are all the steps needed to register every semester!)
• How to Add/Drop/Swap Classes in PeopleSoft
• VERY detailed guides on How-To Use Smart Planner, Schedule Planner, and Enrolling in Courses through Peoplesoft
• How to View your Academic Requirements Report
• Major Curriculum Roadmaps
• GE Elective Course & Class Requisites Lists
• Registration Tips

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College Success Support:

• University Advising Syllabus: Our guiding principles and expectations for advisors and students! 
• Fall 2024 Checklist: Use this super helpful checklist to follow along this semester for important academic deadlines and tips for being successful in courses! 
• Mid-Semester Grade Check Form: Use this form to check in on your grades with your professors, and check your student habits/soft skills!
• Tutoring Resources: We found so many great resources; check them out! 
  • Learning Styles, Memorization Tips, General Studying Recommendations
  • Time Management Tips
  • Questions to Ask your Tutor or Professor
  • Major-specific Study Guides (Excel shortcuts, Circuits formula sheet, Nav study questions, etc.). 
  • And more!
• Crash Course Study Skills: Free online videos that help with building study skills (i.e. Taking Notes, Planning and organization, Test Anxiety, Focus and Concentration, etc.).
• Khan Academy: Free online videos, lessons and practice exams/quizzes for Math, Science, Engineering, Computing, Arts & Humanities, Economics & Finance. 
• Essence of Calculus: Free online videos that help with Calculus concepts. 
• Blank Progress Report: Use this template to check in with your instructors to find out your current grade and feedback for improving in classes. 
• Building Your Study Calendar to Help Manage Your Time (Google)
• Building Your Study Calendar to Help Manage Your Time (Outlook) 
• GPA Calculator 
• Cal Maritime Student Health 101 Online Magazine 
• Self-Care Guide 
• How to Stay Motivated in College