How to Read the Summer Class Schedule on the Web

The Summer Class Schedule is available online from the University home page (http://www.colostate.edu), click on "C" on the A-Z listing and scroll down and click on "Class Schedule". The class schedule is also available through the "Class Schedule" link on Ramweb.

Reading the Course Title

Once you find the course(s) on the online Summer Class schedule you will notice the course listed in green starting with the course name followed by the 5-digit CRN (course reference number). The last part of the course title line provides the course code, course number, and the section.

Here is an example:
Introduction to Business - (course name)	11264 - (CRN)	BUS 100 - (Course Code & Number)	00l (Section)

Course Numbering

100-299 Courses primarily for freshmen and sophomore students.
300-499 Courses primarily for junior and senior students. Acceptable for graduate credit for students holding bachelor's degrees when approved by a student's graduate committee.
500-599 Courses primarily for students enrolled in master's degree programs or equivalents. Qualified junior and senior students may enroll.
600-699 Courses primarily for students enrolled in master's level programs or equivalent. Undergraduate students may not enroll to satisfy undergraduate degree requirements.
700-799 Courses primarily for students enrolled in Ph.D. level programs for equivalents and professional veterinary medicine courses. Undergraduate students may not enroll.
For courses offered for variable credit, students should consult their advisers and the instructor involved to determine the appropriate number of credits for which they should register.

Course Prerequisites

Prerequisites are courses and/or information that are required before registration can be completed in a specific course. If students are currently enrolled in the prerequisite, they will be allowed to register for the course in question. All prerequisites may be considered met if students present evidence of credit earned in equivalent courses or if knowledge equivalent to the prerequisites indicated is demonstrated. In these cases, students will need to obtain an override from the academic department or instructor before registering. Many courses have co-requisites, which are courses that may be taken in the same semester. All pre- and co-requisites are enforced. A course prerequisite may be found in the online class schedule by first selecting the course, then scrolling down and clicking on the green "View Catalog Entry".

Course Restrictions

Course restrictions are placed on courses to allow or not allow students to register. Courses may be restricted to certain majors, minors, class levels, etc. These restrictions may change during the registration period. To view course restrictions from the online class schedule, select the course in which you are interested and then click on the green course title. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page. If there are any restrictions, they appear on the left-hand side.

Credits

Selection of credits during registration is not required unless the course is offered for variable credit. Indicate the number of credits desired when registering for variable credit courses.

Sections

Sections in multi-section course may be offered in different weeks within the semester. Care in selection of course sections is important to prevent time conflicts between courses.

Grading

The grading options available for a specific course are defined in the course listings. Also see the section on Auditors and Pass/Fail Grading. If pass/fail or audit grading is desired, this option must be selected after registration and during the authorized schedule change period for the course.

Course Reference Number (CRN)

This unique number is assigned every term to each section of every course. This number is the section identifier in the registration system. If the text says "Contact the department for registration:, students must contact the department offering the course to get the departmental approval and the CRN.

Course Fees

Certain courses carry a special fee which is assessed at the time a student registers for courses. Since the costs are determined annually, course fees may vary from the stated amount listed in this section. Consult the class schedule for a given term for the latest course fee amounts. Certain courses carry a variable fee, not shown in the class schedule, which is based on the student's use of expendable material and is assessed by the academic department involved. Consult the academic department for the specific amount. All special course fees will be assessed and collected through standard student accounts receivable procedures. No fees should be paid directly to academic departments or individuals.

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions may be found in the online Summer Class Schedule by first selecting the course on Ramweb, then scrolling down and clicking on the green "View Catalog Entry." The course description follows the pre-requisites.

Abbreviations for Days of the Week

M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday, R = Thursday, F = Friday, S = Saturday, U = Sunday.