Why can I not register for the classes I was advised to take?
Many times, you will be blocked due to the lack of prerequisites. This may be due to your current classification or a specific class. BSL236 and EED233 require that you be classified a s a sophomore, meaning you have completed 30 or more hours at the onset of registration. Likewise, EED374 and EED385 require that you have completed 54 hours and all other 300 level courses require that you be classified as a junior, meaning you have completed 60 or more hours at the onset of registration. ECE323 requires that you have completed ECE273 and 275, if it applies to your program. If you are in the process of meeting these prerequisites, but have not met them when registration opens, you will have to wait for your grades to post to your transcript before you can register for those courses.
When I go to register, it says I need departmental approval. Who do I need to call?
For EED courses, you will need to contact Susan Hayes at 936-294-1146. For BSL, SPD, ECE, and RDG courses, please contact Randi Clower at 936-294-1108.
Why do I have to take a developmental math course when I was exempt due to TAKS, ACT, or SAT scores?
The mathematics department requires additional prerequisite score requirements to enroll in college level math courses. While TSI exempt, each student is required to either have an ACT math score of 23 or higher, a SAT math score of 560, an Aciculae score of 109, a Compass score of 76, or an Asset score of 53.
Can I take summer classes at a community college?
Students can take courses at a community college. However, check with your advisor to make sure you have not met the 66 hour transfer limit. Also, always check the transfer equivalency guide to ensure that you are taking courses you need. It is important to note that if you were unsuccessful at SHSU in a particular course, you will not receive the grade points for this course if you re-take it at a community or junior college.
If you have other questions not listed on this page, please email us at EdPrepAdvising@shsu.edu.