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Registration Information for Fall 2013: Preferred Admit BBAs, class of 2016

To learn more about the process for course registration for Fall 2013, be sure to review all of the information below carefully!

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PA Requirements for Admission to the BBA: On Your Mark

Q. What Academic Requirements do I need to complete to retain my Sophomore BBA Admission?
A. Preferred Admit BBAs must meet the following requirements during freshman year (Fall 2012-Winter 2013) at U-M in order to retain admission to the BBA Program:
 
  1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.300 or higher by the end of Winter 2013 term. 
  • GPAs are not rounded up from 3.299. 
  • Preferred Admit students are expected to take classes on a graded basis (unless the class has a mandatory Credit/No Credit basis); if you elect courses on the optional pass/fail basis, we will recalculate your GPA to reflect the actual letter grades you earned.
  1. Earn at least 27 credits at U-M, each with a grade of C or better, during Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 terms combined. 
  • AP, IB, A-level, and transfer credits do not count toward the 27 required credits. 
  • Courses in the Officer Education Program do not count toward the 27 required credits unless they are cross-listed in another U-M department. 
  • Courses in the School of Kinesiology do not count toward the 27 required credits unless listed as an exception in item 3 under "Non-LSA Course Work" on LSA's Newnan Academic Advising Center website. 
  • Students who receive only 2 credits in Math 105 after taking Math 103 are considered to have earned 4 credits in Math 105 for the sake of meeting our admission requirements.
  1. Complete the following course requirements at U-M, each with a grade of C or better, by the end of Winter 2013:
  • First-Year Writing Requirement (FYWR) as approved through the LSA Sweetland Writing Center
    • ENGR 100 does NOT fulfill the FYWR
  • any course in Calculus I, II, or III
    • AP credit for Calculus I or II (Math 120 or 121) will substitute. 
    • IB or A-level credit for UM Calculus I, II, or III will substitute.
  • ECON 101 - Principles of Economics I
    • IB or A-level credit for ECON 101 will substitute.
Q. I have AP/IB/A-Level credit from high school. Can those credits fulfill any of the courses required for Ross admission?
A. Possibly. See below to understand how those credits can equate to Ross admission requirements.
 
  • First-Year Writing Requirement: AP/IB/A-Level credit will not fulfill the First-Year Writing Requirement; this course must be taken at the University of Michigan.
  • Calculus Requirement: AP/IB/A-Level credit will substitute for the required course in Calculus.
  • Microeconomics requirement: IB or A-Level credit will substitute for Microeconomics, but AP credit will not.

Registration Planning: Get Ready

General registration will open in early April for undergraduates, but the University catalog and schedule of classes for Fall 2013 will be available starting March 1. Be sure to review the schedule and the information below before registration opens.

Q. What Fall 2013 business core will I take as a Sophomore BBA, and how will I register for them?
A. You will register for ACC 300, TO 200, and MO 300 for Fall 2013. Be sure to select the same course section number for both your ACC 300 and MO 300 core courses. This means if you register for ACC 300.001, you would then also need to register for MO 300.001.  Selecting the same section for both courses will enable you to develop a network and community within the larger BBA Program, which is a critical component of the Ross experience.  When your registration appointment opens, you will need to select an open seat in each of the following courses:
 
  • ACC 300 (3.0 credits): if not already completed. Register for the SAME section # as your MO 300 section election.
  • MO 300 (3.0 credits): Register for the SAME section # as your ACC 300 section election.
  • TO 200 (1.5 credits): Register for any of the open sections.
  • ECON 102: if not already completed. (ECON 102 must be completed at UM-Ann Arbor in Fall or Winter of the Sophomore BBA2 year if not completed prior to the first day of Fall term.)
Q. What will my core requirements be as a BBA student?
A. Review the core curriculum for BBA students.
 
Q. How many classes should I plan to take in addition to my core?
A. Sophomore BBA students will take 7.5 credits of core in Fall 2013, not including ECON 102. We recommend that most BBAs take an average of 12-15 credits per semester, so you'll be looking to add between 4.5 - 7.5 credits of coursework in addition to the core. Keep in mind that the first semester in the BBA program is an adjustment, so don't overdo it.
 
Q. Should I be adding business electives to my fall schedule?
A. Sophomore BBAs are encouraged to focus on adjusting to the required BBA core classes while completing LSA distribution and other degree requirements (e.g., Econ 102), keeping in mind that most BBAs complete the majority of their business elective coursework in their Junior and Senior years in the program.  Only a few select business electives are open for Sophomore BBAs, and we recommend that students consider carefully before adding additional business courses the first term.  For those students who are ready and interested, the following courses are available to BBA Sophomores in the Fall 2013 term:
 
  • ES 250: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • BE 301: Advanced Applied Microeconomics (requires B+ or better in Econ 401 prior to Fall 2013)
Q. I want to have a "concentration." What electives do I need to take?
A. Remember that Ross does not have official concentrations or majors. As a BBA, you are required to take a minimum of 45 credits of Ross coursework, which includes all core classes. You have the flexibility to select the electives that will best fit your interests and goals. Information on electives is available online, and you can meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss options you are considering. Keep in mind that you will take the majority of your Ross electives during your Junior and Senior years because most Ross electives will not be open to you until that time. We recommend that Sophomores focus on their required core classes and completing distribution (be sure to use the LSA Course Guide to verify which classes meet the main distribution areas – FL, NS/MSA, SS, and HU); information about specific business electives open to Sophomore BBAs in the Winter 2014 semester will be available prior to Winter registration.
 

Backpack and Registration: Get Set, Go!

You will register for your Fall 2013 course on Wolverine Access using the University’s general registration process. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you are completing the appropriate requirements to be eligible for the BBA program and are registering for the Fall BBA core (see above).

Q. Do I need to use the backpack feature on Wolverine Access before registration opens?
A. It is recommended that you do, but it is not required. Starting March 27, you can start to add classes to your "Backpack" in Wolverine Access. Backpacking courses allows you to quickly add those classes all at once when your registration appointment time opens. However, be aware that backpacking does not reserve a seat for you in the class - it is simply a way to put the course in your "shopping cart" so that you can "check-out" quickly. If a class in your backpack does not have room available when your registration time opens, you may have to waitlist yourself, and/or select an alternate open class at that time.

Q. When is my registration appointment time?
A. The University assigns registration appointment times for undergraduate students starting April 8. The times are determined by the credits completed, and then are randomly assigned. You can view your assigned time on Wolverine Access starting March 27.

Q. Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time, and when does my registration close?
A. You do not need to register exactly at your appointment time, but some classes will fill quickly, or seats may be opened to non-Ross students after registration has been open for a week or more, so it is to your advantage to register when your appointment time opens. Once your appointment time opens, you can continue to make changes until the drop/add deadlines for Fall 2013.

Next Steps: Summer

Q. Do I need to do anything over the summer?
A. YES. Right now you are not yet a BBA student at the University (e.g., you are an LSA, Engineering, or Music student). In late May or June you will receive an email indicating that you have been "admitted" to the BBA program. You will need to officially "accept" your admission, so that the appropriate systems recognize that you are a BBA student.
 
Q. Am I required to attend BBA Orientation? When is it?
A. Yes. BBA Orientation in August is MANDATORY for all incoming Sophomore BBA2s, including Preferred Admits. It is scheduled from August 29 through August 30, so be sure to mark your calendars and make your travel plans accordingly!
 
Q. Do I need to fill out any paperwork for Ross to "transfer" my classes from this year?
A. No, unless you will take coursework outside of UM - Ann Arbor this summer. In July/early August, we will work with the Registrar's Office to "move" your Fall 2013 registration from your current school (e.g., LSA, Engineering, Music.) to Ross. At this time, we will also transfer all of your UM - Ann Arbor coursework completed through Summer 2013 to your Ross record. If you are taking coursework outside of UM - Ann Arbor this summer, be sure to request that an official transcript be sent directly to Ross.
 
Q. Can I take courses during the Spring or Summer? Can I take them outside of UM - Ann Arbor?
A. Yes. Keep in mind that Ross will transfer a maximum of 45 credits toward the BBA program, and any spring/summer coursework is included in that 45 cap. See below for specifics about coursework at UM - Ann Arbor or away.
 
  1. UM - Ann Arbor coursework: Incoming BBA students can take courses at UM - Ann Arbor during the Spring and Summer terms; simply register for them on Wolverine Access during the general registration period in April.
  1. Non-UM coursework: Incoming BBA students can also take credits outside of UM - Ann Arbor, but need to be aware of the specific rules/policies for transfer credits.
  • Transfer credit evaluation: Ross generally follows LSA guidelines for which courses/schools will transfer to U-M, with the exception that they cannot be Business courses. (ECON 102, while required for our curriculum, is an LSA course, so this is fine to take outside of UM - Ann Arbor as long as it is completed prior to the start of Fall 2013.) You should review the central campus course equivalency database BEFORE REGISTERING to ensure that the courses you are considering taking outside of U-M are accepted by U-M, and will transfer as an exact U-M ECON 102 equivalent (not 102X or Departmental Credit).
  • 60 credit community college rule: Students who have completed 60 credits, or will exceed 60 credits with the transferred credits cannot earn additional credits from two-year schools or colleges (e.g., community colleges). For example, if your total credits will be 58 at the end of the Winter 2013 semester, you cannot take a 3.0 credit class at a community college, since 58 + 3 > 60.

Important Rules and Policies: What You Need to Know

It is each student's responsibility to review the course registration rules and policies carefully. Questions can be directed to Academic Services at rossacadservices@umich.edu.

Q. I still have questions. Is there someone I can talk to?
A. Ross Preferred Admit students are welcome to consult with a Ross Academic Advisor during Academic Advising Walk-in hours, Monday-Friday from 1-3 p.m. in E2420.