Schedule Builder – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu Search for answers to your questions Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:55:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://students.brooklyn.edu/files/2022/03/cropped-favicon-3-32x32.png Schedule Builder – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu 32 32 Schedule Builder Glossary https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/schedule-builder-glossary/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:57:15 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=5809

Class DetailsProvides a full description of what each course cover, details the number of credit hours each course is offered for, the method by which it is taught, prerequisites, registration restrictions as well as any other class-specific information
Class RemarksAdditional information given to users about class and sections
Co-requisiteCourse must be taken at the same time or can be completed prior
Course AttributeThese attributes pull directly from the Course Catalog (e.g., Fieldwork, ESL, Writing Intensive, etc.)
Cross-listedSame course is listed under more than one course number/department
Degree AuditA report pulled from a student’s DegreeWorks, by which students or staff can determine EXACTLY where a student is in the process of completing the requirements for their degree
Degree PlanA recommended roadmap that students may choose to utilize for planning their academic careers on a term-by-term basis. Whereas the degree audit looks at a program the way an institution does (all the blocks of things required to complete to get the degree), the Degree Plan looks at a program the way a student does: “What do I take each term in order to finish?”
DropIf a student decides to stop participating in a course BEFORE the withdrawal deadline, it is defined as dropping a course
EnrolledMeans that you have reserved your classes for the upcoming semester online
FavoritesIf you are creating your optimal schedule, but it is not your time to register, you can save schedules by clicking “Add to Favorites” within the Results panel. These will appear in the Favorites panel and can be loaded to the Results panel at a later time
Fully Online100% of scheduled class meetings are replaced with online activities or virtual meetings. All of the class work, including exams, is online
Generate SchedulesAllows users to view all possible schedules based on selected criteria
Get This ScheduleAfter you have added courses and breaks, click the Generate Schedules button view your possible schedules
HybridBetween 33% and 80% of scheduled class meetings are replaced with online activities or virtual meetings
In-PersonThe class meets face-to-face on a regular schedule. No course assignments and no required activities delivered online
Instruction ModesMode in which the class will be taught (online, in person, etc.).

Learn more about instruction modes here.
Instructor ConsentAny student needs a permission number from the instructor to enroll in the class
OnlineMore than 80% but less than 100% of scheduled class meetings are replaced with online activities or virtual meetings
Partially OnlineUp to 32% of scheduled class meetings are replaced with online activities or virtual meetings
PinTo pin a section, select a section of a course(s) on your Calendar View and a red pin will appear on it. Pinning a section will save the section only on your calendar view. Once a section is pinned, as you select and drag days and times to block out, this will not move that section you have pinned. Only the other section(s) of course(s) on the Calendar View will be changed and will view the next available section(s) for the course(s) that you plan to schedule for.
Plan to DropFunctionality used for swapping classes or dropping classes with co-requisites
Pre-requisiteA course or class required in order to be eligible to enroll in a class. A prerequisite course must be completed prior to starting the class in which you are enrolling.
PreferencesAllows you to create specific schedules based on what you prefer. Builder will auto generate schedules based on what your preferences are. You can adjust the preferred amount of time between classes, what days of the week you want to have classes, which classes you prefer over another and even which instructor you prefer over another instructor.
RecommendationsClasses or schedules suggested to students from an advisor
Schedule BuilderA real-time class scheduling tool that allows students to plan their class schedule and register for classes by arranging selected courses into conflict-free timetable options and displaying them in an easy-to-read schedule
Validate Shopping CartStudent-specific planner from which students have courses ready to enroll from. It does not mean you are enrolled or waitlisted for the class. You may add as many courses to your shopping cart as you wish. You may add multiple sections of the same class to your shopping cart.
Web EnhancedNo scheduled class meetings are replaced, but some of the course content and assignments, as well as required or optional activities, are online.
]]> What is Schedule Builder? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/what-is-schedule-builder/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:41:39 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1282 Schedule Builder helps students explore, plan and build class schedules in CUNYfirst. Students can arrange selected courses into a conflict-free timetable grid, making it easier to see what available options best fits into their personal and academic schedules.

To access Schedule Builder sign in to CUNYfirst using your CUNY Login and click Launch Schedule Builderin the Student Center under the Academics tab. Be sure to allow pop-ups in the browser, if prompted.

Learn more about Schedule Builder

CUNY help guide

How to add and swap classes in Schedule Builder

Using Schedule Builder with your DegreeWorks audit report

]]> Why am I unable to enroll by using Schedule Builder? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/why-am-i-unable-to-enroll-by-using-schedule-builder/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:22:01 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=528 There are a few conditions that would prevent a student from enrolling in a course.

  • If a class section is full then no further enrollment will be allowed
  • If there are still pre-requisites or co-requisites needed to add the course
  • If you attempt to enroll in courses beyond your credit limit
  • If certain class sections are reserved for students in specific programs
]]> Will my ePermit courses be visible in Schedule Builder? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/will-my-epermit-courses-be-visible-in-schedule-builder/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:20:36 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=526 Registered courses from all CUNY colleges are visible in Schedule Builder.

Additionally, you can view your Permit courses in your CUNYfirst Course History. To view your Course History:

  • Login to CUNYfirst.
  • Click on Student Center.
  • Click on the Academic Records tile.
  • Click on Course History on the left hand side menu.

Questions about permits can be directed to epermit@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

]]> If Schedule Builder times out, will I lose all the classes I added to my shopping cart? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/if-schedule-builder-times-out-will-i-lose-all-the-classes-i-added-to-my-shopping-cart/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:19:32 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=524 The system will recall only registered courses or schedules that have been saved under “Favorites.” Be sure to save your preferred schedule(s) intermittently as you navigate through Schedule Builder.

]]> Is there a limit to what you can put in your shopping cart? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/is-there-a-limit-to-what-you-can-put-in-your-shopping-cart/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:17:35 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=522 There is no limit to courses that can be added to the shopping cart. However, be mindful of your credit limitations when registering for classes.

]]> Will I be alerted if I am registered from a wait-listed class? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/will-i-be-alerted-if-i-am-registered-from-a-wait-listed-class/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:16:49 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=520 Yes, you will receive an e-mail notification.

]]> What if I do not have a set degree plan? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/what-if-i-do-not-have-a-set-degree-plan/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:15:10 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=518 You should first consult with an academic adviser. While doing that, you are still able to search and select courses manually in the “Select Courses” section.

]]> What does “locking” a class do? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/what-does-locking-a-class-do/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:14:11 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=516 An adviser will “lock” a class in order to make registration in that class mandatory as a condition for enrollment. If a course is “locked” on a student’s schedule, the student will be unable to register for any courses without enrolling in the “locked” class.

]]> Can I swap classes using the Schedule Builder application? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/can-i-swap-classes-using-the-schedule-builder-application/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:11:57 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=513 Yes, you can swap classes in the “Select Courses” section by selecting “Drop Course” in the drop-down menu under the course that you wish to drop. Make sure that you have the new course selected on your schedule before you select “Get This Schedule.” The action next to the dropped class on the confirmation page will indicate that you are swapping the dropped course for the class that you are enrolling in.

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