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BAC--Things to Know (videos)

Our BAC--Things to Know miniseries is designed to provide quick tips as you prepare to register for classes in your first semester.

Each video is 3-4 minutes long.  You can skip around, but we recommend watching the videos in the following order:

  1. BAC--Things to Know: Major
  2. BAC--Things to Know: Registration Date and Time
  3. BAC--Things to Know: Reviewing the Catalog
  4. BAC--Things to Know: Understanding Credits and Units
  5. BAC--Things to Know: Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams
  6. BAC--Things to Know: Transfer Credit
  7. BAC--Things to Know: Placement Exams
  8. BAC--Things to Know: First Year Requirements

 

1.  BAC--Things to Know:  Major

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2.  BAC--Things to Know:  Registration Date and Time

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3.  BAC--Things to Know:  Reviewing the Catalog

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4.  BAC--Things to Know:  Understanding Credits and Units

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5.  BAC--Things to Know:  Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams

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6.  BAC--Things to Know:  Transfer Credit

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7.  BAC--Things to Know:  Placement Exams

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8.  BAC--Things to Know:  First Year Requirements

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