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Find your advisor
You can find your assigned advisor(s) in Degree Works. Your advisor assignment(s) will be listed in the top section of your degree audit. Assignments for new students will appear in late summer.
Spring Registration & Advising Holds
Each Spring Term, you will register for classes for all three terms of the following academic year. Be sure to meet with your advisor as you plan your future class schedule, as you will also need your advisor to release your "advising hold" in Voyager before registering for classes. The advising hold is a way to make sure you receive the appropriate guidance before you register for classes.
Placement Exams
Math
If you are interested in taking calculus classes at Lawrence, students must take our math placement assessment (ALEKS Placement Assessment). This official assessment will be conducted and proctored in-person once students arrive to campus, but new students should take an initial, unproctored Placement Assessment online before registering for classes this summer. This initial Placement Assessment helps gives you a sense of where you currently stand and gets you access to the ALEKS Prep and Learning Module. The Prep and Learning Module is an individualized, self-paced, online review available upon completion of the first Placement Assessment for students to refresh their knowledge on forgotten topics and learn new concepts
World Languages
If you plan to take a world language at Lawrence, you should take a placement exam to help determine your initial class placement. This is especially important if you have already studied the language or speak the language at home, as a 101-level class might not end up being the best fit for your language level.
- Chinese or Japanese Placement Exam Information
- French Placement Exam Information
- German Placement Exam Information
- Latin Placement Exam Information
- Russian Placement Exam Information
- Spanish Placement Exam Information
Chemistry
The introductory chemistry sequence at Lawrence includes CHEM 115 and 116. Students with experience in IB/AP chemistry, or with other strong chemistry backgrounds, may consider starting the introductory sequence at Chem 116. Students that wish to place out of 115 and proceed to 116 must take an online chemistry placement exam.
Biology
The introductory biology sequence at Lawrence includes BIOL 130/131 and BIOL 150. Students who have earned AP or IB credit in biology are exempt from the BIOL 130 & BIOL 131 course, but not the other introductory courses. Students also can take a departmental exemption exam for either BIOL 130 and/or BIOL 150 if they feel well qualified based on previous coursework. Contact the program chair, Judith Humphries (judith.humphries@lawrence.edu), for more information.
Music Theory
The Music Theory Placement Exam is required of any student who wishes to enroll in the Music Theory Sequence. This includes entering B.Mus. students (including transfers) as well as B.A. - Music students and other music-interested students who seek in-depth study of these disciplines. The Placement Exam will be used to place you into one of four sections of first-year Theory & Analysis and Aural Skills courses, and into one of five sections of first-year Sight Singing courses. You must complete the exam in order to receive placement and register for any courses in the Music Theory Sequence. The Music Theory Placement Exam will be open between July 17 and August 20.
Important Resources
Majors, Minors, & Programs
Find more information about our areas of study including their requirements. You can contact department chairs and program directors for specific questions. You will also find program-specific advising resources linked under "Additional Resources" at the very bottom of program pages.
Declare a Major/Minor/Interdisciplinary Area
Use this form to declare a major, minor, and/or interdisciplinary area. Students should declare a major by the end of their sophomore year, but ideally before spring registration begins.
Change your Academic Advisor
Use this form to change advisors after declaring a major. You can also use this form to change academic advisors at any time, provided you have consent from the new advisor.
Class Schedule
This helps you plan your schedule and be prepared ahead of your advising meetings.
Course Catalog
This is the official record of Lawrence’s requirements. It has full information about requirements and academic procedures and regulations.
Academic Procedures, Regulations, and Forms
This page provides an overview of key academic procedures (e.g., dropping a course, requesting an incomplete, withdrawing from Lawrence, etc.).
Registration Schedule
This page provides an overview of key registration periods for the 2023-2024 academic year.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities
Career Center
Learn more about connecting your academic interests to your career goals. Find support for internships, job searches, and more.
Center for Academic Success
Discover a wide array of support and services including academic skills classes, tutoring, accessibility, and more.
Questions or Concerns?
For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Jacklyn John Fischer, Director of Academic Advising.
jacklyn.j.fischer@lawrence.edu
920-832-6986
Be sure to refer to the Academic Advising SharePoint site for the Advising Handbook and advising resources.