Year Long Block Scheduling

Please see University information on Year Long Block Scheduling at: https://registrar.calpoly.edu/first-year-cal-poly

Some reasons why you may be block scheduled into a course winter or spring quarter:

• The courses are best taken during your first year.
• These courses may be hard to get during your first-year if not blocked.
• There is sufficient capacity to enroll you in a designated course.

Some reasons why you may NOT be block scheduled into a course winter or spring quarter:

• There are no major or support courses that MUST be taken during your first year.
• Your department would like to provide flexibility for you to choose when to take your major and support courses.
• Seats in some major courses may be reserved for students in that major, to assist with registration.
• You may have already fulfilled the course that students will be blocked into.
• There is not sufficient capacity to enroll you in a designated course.

 

Block Schedule - Fall Quarter

Information on your first quarter block schedules can be found at advising.calpoly.edu

Block Schedule – Winter and Spring Quarters

block schedule dates can be found at: https://advising.calpoly.edu/block-schedules 

Note that the courses listed below are not guaranteed during any given quarter, but efforts will be made to block students in the listed courses for either winter or spring quarter. While all students in a major that is participating in block scheduling will be run through the process for developing a block schedule, some students may not receive a block schedule or only receive a partial block schedule.

 

Major	Courses blocked either Winter or Spring
ALL MAJORS	A1, A2 & A3 GEs, Area F GE
ANG 0-8 units	ANT 201, 250 GEOG 150, 250
ART 8-16 units	ART 101 ART 104 ART 122 (Photo/Video) ART 182 ART 183 ART 201 (Studio) ART 209 (Studio) ART 212 ART 213 ART 224 (Photo/Video & Graphic Design)
CD 0-8 units	CD 131 PSY 201 or 254 or 256
COMS 0-8 units	Possible lower division COMS
ENGL 0-12 units	ENGL 202 ENGL 203 ENGL 251 Language course up to 201 level (if enrolled fall)
ES 0-8 units	ES 114
GRC 4-16 units	GRC 102 GRC 201 GRC 203 GRC 211 GRC 224   MATH 118 or appropriate placement
HIST 2-12 units	HIST 100 HIST 110, 201, 202, 213 or 223 Language course up to 201 level (if enrolled fall)
IS 0-16 units	Any one of the introductory-levle interdisiplinary courses ISLA 201
JOUR 0-8 units	JOUR 203, 228 or 285
MU 0-4 units	MU 121 Possible theory, musicianship, etc.
PHIL 0-4 units	PHIL 126
POLS 0-8 units	POLS 112/111 or 180 or 229 or 230
PSY 0-8 units	PSY 201 or 252 or 256
SOC 0-8 units	possible lower division SOC GEOG 150 or ANT 201
SPAN 0-8 units	Next level SPAN Next level secondary language (if enrolled fall)
TH 4 units	TH 220 TH 225 or 230 TH 227 or 228

 

FAQs:

1. Will I still be able to get classes if I’m not block scheduled?
   1. YES, many departments in the College of Liberal Arts hold seats in many classes for majors. Also, as a first-year student, you may have more GE, major and support courses to choose from to create a full schedule.

2. I have been block scheduled into one or two classes. What should I do now?
   1. It is recommended that you enroll in 12-16 units each quarter. You will need to add additional classes to your schedule to be a full-time student (at least 12 units) and to stay on track for graduation (average 16 units). You will register for additional classes during your scheduled round one registration appointment. This date can be found in your Student Center on the same day that Schedule Builder is available for that term.

3. How do I add additional classes? When can I add more classes?
   1. You can find demonstrations on how to register for classes here: https://advising.calpoly.edu/registration-tools-and-resources
   2. Plan to attend one of our Registration Workshops to learn about how to register and what classes to take. 
   3. Find your scheduled registration date in your Student Center on the same day that Schedule Builder is available for the term.

4. Can I change my block schedule?
   1. It is not recommended that you drop any classes from your block schedule.
   2. You were blocked into a course because your department feels it is important that you take that course during your first year.
   3. If you are planning to change your major, you feel you already have credit for that course, or have another reason for not taking that course, please contact the CLA Advising Center to speak with an advisor before you make any adjustments.

5. My block schedule has classes that are not on my flowchart for the first year. Is that okay?
   1. Yes, that is okay. Your flowchart is a suggested guide to follow, so you may not need to take courses in that exact order.
   2. Your department may have chosen to block you into a course earlier than your flowchart because that course can be difficult to get.

6. The class(es) I have been blocked into conflict with my personal schedule. What should I do?
   1. All attempts will be made to avoid known Cal Poly athletic schedules.
   2. You will be able to make necessary changes to your schedule during your first-round registration as noted in your Student Center. If you are blocked into any major courses, we recommend you talk with an advisor prior to making changes.
   3. Note that if you drop a course, there is no guarantee you would be able to get into another specific course. We recommend using the SWAP feature, “Swap, Not Drop.”
   4. If you have job or other conflicts with your block schedule, CLA Advising can help you develop an alternative schedule.

If you have any other questions or concerns about your block schedule or registration, please contact the CLA Advising Center.

Appointments and Walk-ins available Monday-Friday 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm

Schedule an appointment

Phone: 805-756-6200

Location: Bldg 47-Room 22B

Email: claadvising@calpoly.edu