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| * //Pre-Seminary – in your mailing// | * //Pre-Seminary – in your mailing// | ||
| * [[https://mlc-wels.edu/academics/program-plans/|Education]] | * [[https://mlc-wels.edu/academics/program-plans/|Education]] | ||
| - | * [[scheduling:program-helps|Program Helps page]] | + | * [[scheduling:program-helps|Program Helps]] page |
| ===== Scheduling Video ===== | ===== Scheduling Video ===== | ||
| - | You can [[https://drive.google.com/a/mlc-wels.edu/file/d/0B8fuOJZ9DN7kbVk3RG5lVVhhZTA/view|watch the 2016-17 Scheduling Video]] for a visual guide for how to use the MLC Portal Schedule Planner. | + | You can [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W82YQExB-U70nvnosmQM6n-QkPClhLU7/view?ts=5a903604|watch the Scheduling Video]] for a visual guide for how to use the MLC Portal Schedule Planner. |
| - | //**Note:** The first 41 seconds of the video refers to sophomores and above. New students do **NOT** need advisor approval to register as mentioned in the video. | + | //**Note:** New students do **NOT** need advisor approval to register as mentioned in the video. |
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| ===== Important Dates ===== | ===== Important Dates ===== | ||
| - | * **June 27** | You should receive, via mail, your [[network-services:accounts|MLC Account username and password]] with instructions for how to log into [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|Portal]] and register for your courses online. | + | * **June 29** | You should receive via mail instructions to register for your courses online. |
| - | * **June 27 - July 10** | Begin planning your schedule in the MLC Portal Schedule Planner. | + | * **June 29 - July 10** | Begin planning your schedule in the MLC Portal Schedule Planner. |
| - | * **June 27 - July 8; July 5 - July 8** | MLC Scheduling Help Desk available for questions from 8 am - 4 pm CDT. | + | * **June 29 - July 10** | MLC Scheduling Help Desk available for questions from 8 am - 4 pm CDT. |
| - | * **July 11 - July 15** | Online course registration is open. Please note the day and time for scheduling. The MLC Scheduling Help Desk is available from 8 am - 8 pm CDT. | + | * **July 13 - July 17** | Online course registration is open. Please note the day and time for scheduling. The MLC Scheduling Help Desk is available from 8 am - 8 pm CDT. |
| - | * **July 18** | Make up day. | + | * **July 17** | Make up day. |
| ===== MLC Scheduling Help Desk ===== | ===== MLC Scheduling Help Desk ===== | ||
| - | You can contact the MLC Scheduling Help Desk by calling **(507) 354-8224 x279**. | + | You can contact the MLC Scheduling Help Desk by calling **(507) 233-9156 ext. 279**. |
| ===== Scheduling Resources ===== | ===== Scheduling Resources ===== | ||
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| ==== Other Resources ==== | ==== Other Resources ==== | ||
| * Before planning make sure to view the registration instructional video at the top of this page. | * Before planning make sure to view the registration instructional video at the top of this page. | ||
| - | * Consult [[https://mlc-wels.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/12/SchedulingHelpsbyAcademicProgram2015.pdf|Program Helps]] for specific information regarding your major. Secondary majors should be aware of these nuances to stay on schedule with their program. Also download and read for helps regarding specific courses. Courses like physical education, mathematics, foreign language, vocal music, and piano/organ have specific requirements for certain classes. | + | * Consult [[scheduling:program-helps|Program Helps]] for specific information regarding your major. Secondary majors should be aware of these nuances to stay on schedule with their program. Also download and read for helps regarding specific courses. Courses like physical education, mathematics, foreign language, vocal music, and piano/organ have specific requirements for certain classes. |
| * The [[https://mlc-wels.edu/undergraduate-catalog/|MLC Catalog]] may explain any questions you may have. | * The [[https://mlc-wels.edu/undergraduate-catalog/|MLC Catalog]] may explain any questions you may have. | ||
| ===== Planning Your Schedule ===== | ===== Planning Your Schedule ===== | ||
| - | Log on to [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|MLC Portal]] using your [[network-services:accounts|MLC Account username and password]] sent to you in the mailing. | + | Log on to [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|MLC Portal]] using your [[network-services:accounts|MLC Account username and password]] which you set up earlier. [[http://mlc-wels.edu/support|Contact MLC Network Services]] if you have issues logging in. |
| Select the //Scheduling// tab and then choose: | Select the //Scheduling// tab and then choose: | ||
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| - Select **Preference** for personal preference choices (you do not need to do this, but it may be helpful with first planning). | - Select **Preference** for personal preference choices (you do not need to do this, but it may be helpful with first planning). | ||
| - Select **Modify Courses** to select courses and the semester you desire. Courses are in the middle and are organized by course number. To select semesters, click on the Add button pointing to the appropriate semester. To switch semesters you must delete one and add the other back in. | - Select **Modify Courses** to select courses and the semester you desire. Courses are in the middle and are organized by course number. To select semesters, click on the Add button pointing to the appropriate semester. To switch semesters you must delete one and add the other back in. | ||
| - | - Select **Plan Schedule** to develop a proposed schedule, being careful to note different semesters. You must develop a plan for both first and second semester if you are attending the full year. | + | - Select **Plan Schedule** to develop a proposed schedule, being careful to note different semesters. You must develop a plan for both first and second semester if you are attending the full year. To switch between semesters in **Plan Schedule**, hover over //2020-21 Semester 1// in the upper right hand corner and select //2020-21 Semester 2//. |
| - Select **Make It Fit** to design your schedule. If a course does not fit, the course will appear in a white box on the left side of the screen. Clicking on the course in white will make potential meeting times appear in red boxes on the schedule grid. If you are unable to make your schedule fit your selected courses, you must go back to **Modify Courses** to make changes, by either switching semesters or dropping a course and adding another one. Many first-year courses are offered both semesters. | - Select **Make It Fit** to design your schedule. If a course does not fit, the course will appear in a white box on the left side of the screen. Clicking on the course in white will make potential meeting times appear in red boxes on the schedule grid. If you are unable to make your schedule fit your selected courses, you must go back to **Modify Courses** to make changes, by either switching semesters or dropping a course and adding another one. Many first-year courses are offered both semesters. | ||
| - | A **Help** tab is included. If you have conflicts that you are not able to resolve, please contact the MLC Scheduling Help Desk at 507-354-8224 x279. | + | A **Help** tab is included. If you have conflicts that you are not able to resolve, please contact the MLC Scheduling Help Desk at 507-233-9156 ext. 279. |
| Your plan is automatically saved. You can go back to it any time through the [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|MLC Portal]]. | Your plan is automatically saved. You can go back to it any time through the [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|MLC Portal]]. | ||
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| ==== Basic Hints ==== | ==== Basic Hints ==== | ||
| * Follow your program plan whenever possible. For majors, it is important to schedule your required course and electives as they may only be offered in alternate years. | * Follow your program plan whenever possible. For majors, it is important to schedule your required course and electives as they may only be offered in alternate years. | ||
| - | * If a section closes,try flipping semesters or dropping the course and adding a substitute in its place. | + | * If a section closes, try flipping semesters or dropping the course and adding a substitute in its place. |
| * In this case, it is important to stay within the credit structure. You may not exceed 18 credits in a semester. | * In this case, it is important to stay within the credit structure. You may not exceed 18 credits in a semester. | ||
| * Some courses to consider if a section closes are Fitness for Life, Modern West, World Regional Geography, Art in the Elementary School and Labs, and Introduction to Fine Arts. | * Some courses to consider if a section closes are Fitness for Life, Modern West, World Regional Geography, Art in the Elementary School and Labs, and Introduction to Fine Arts. | ||
| * Check the FAQ link from this page for more specific helps. | * Check the FAQ link from this page for more specific helps. | ||
| - | * You may check for Advanced Placement in the Portal by July 8. If you sent your score to MLC, it will be credited to your program. You can check for this on the MLC Portal. Log in with the provided username and password and click “grades” to find “unofficial transcripts.” Any AP credits earned will be listed for the course(s) they represent. | + | * You may check for Advanced Placement in the Portal by July 10. If you sent your score to MLC, it will be credited to your program. You can check for this on the MLC Portal. Log in with your username and password and click “grades” to find “unofficial transcripts.” Any AP credits earned will be listed for the course(s) they represent. |
| * If you are planning on competing in a collegiate sport, try to avoid evening courses in season. This may not be possible, but could be helpful for your daily schedule. | * If you are planning on competing in a collegiate sport, try to avoid evening courses in season. This may not be possible, but could be helpful for your daily schedule. | ||
| * If you are scheduling a foreign language, you should be notified which section and course to enroll in, and it will appear in your Planner. | * If you are scheduling a foreign language, you should be notified which section and course to enroll in, and it will appear in your Planner. | ||
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| * [[https://mlc-wels.edu/academics/program-plans/|Program Plans]] | * [[https://mlc-wels.edu/academics/program-plans/|Program Plans]] | ||
| * [[https://mlc-wels.edu/undergraduate-catalog/|MLC Undergraduate Catalog]] | * [[https://mlc-wels.edu/undergraduate-catalog/|MLC Undergraduate Catalog]] | ||
| - | * Program Helps | + | * [[scheduling:program-helps|Program Helps]] |
| * [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|MLC Portal]] | * [[http://portal.mlc-wels.edu|MLC Portal]] | ||
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