Members of the Class of 2026 during First Walk to end Wick Week '22

Course Planning Guide Tutorial

Let's learn about the Course Planning Guide (CPG) together! In this quick tutorial, you'll find out more about what the CPG can do for you, and how to prepare to complete it!
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Step 1: Get Your Technology Ready!

Get your tech all set up before you dig in. Here’s what you need to do.

Use Your Computer

Get your devices ready!

You’ll need to access Self-Service while completing the CPG. We recommend that you access the CPG and Self-Service in different tabs on your computer and have them both open side by side! Some people prefer to access the CPG on their phone and to open Self-Service on their computer. It's really up to you!


Step 2: Introducing the Course Planning Guide!

Access the CPG!

In this step, you’ll do two things:

A) Get familiar with Self-Service, the College’s course planning software
B) Share your interests with us and request adjustments to your schedule if necessary

Pop quiz! During the CPG...

(Note: There may be more than one correct answer. Open each item to check!)

No. You won’t be registering yourself for classes!

The Registrar’s Office will take care of this for you. But, please take the time to explore Self-Service and let us know your interests and outline any schedule adjustment requests clearly.

Yes! This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself.

What do you want to major in? Do you want to take art or music classes? Will you be an athlete? Do you need accommodations? This is the time to let us know.

Yes! Self-Service is one of the most important tech tools you’ll use at Hartwick.

And we want you to get comfortable with it before you set foot on campus.

Step 2: Learn About Self-Service

Once you're logged into Self-Service, click on "Student Planning" and begin ... planning! You can search for courses, load a sample course plan, or just browse through My Progress to see all the great courses you'll be taking during your time at Hartwick

Remember, you won't actually be registering for classes. So you can't do this wrong! Just play around with the tool and explore your options (following the steps in the CPG).


Pop Quiz: What should I use Self-Service to do?

(Open each item to check the answer!)

Correct! You should use Self-Service to review your schedule and degree requirements while you are doing the Course Planning Guide. Be sure to outline any schedule change requests clearly.

It’s a great way to tell us what you are interested in, and get familiar with the tool.

Hold up! You still need to use Self-Service to review your schedule!

The Registrar’s Office review your CPG response and make adjustments to your enrollments as necessary to build a schedule that’s perfect for you.


Step 3: Submit the Form!

After you’re done planning in Self-Service, be sure to finish your Google Form and click submit!

Be sure to ...

  • List out all your transfer credit
  • List out your interests and course preferences
  • Continue through the form until the very end, then click submit

Questions?

Contact the Registrar's Office for help.

Office of the Registrar