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Home > Undergraduate Program > Major : Are You Prepared?

Are You Prepared For Soc 4966W?

Are you prepared?

Successful completion of all major coursework with a grade of C- or better, with the exception of one sociology elective, is mandatory to register for Senior Project. Check your APAS report and Major Declaration form for confirmation of this policy. Check for more information about the Major Project Seminar. Check your APAS report and Major Declaration form for confirmation of this policy.

How do I choose a section of Soc 4966W?

If there are multiple sections of Soc 4966W, be sure to check the course guide to be sure you are chosing the platform that best fits your interests and needs. As Soc 4966W is a mandatory major requirement, be sure that your Major Project Seminar course is your NUMBER ONE PRIORITY! You can graduate without a minor or second major, but you cannot graduate without completion of your Major Project. Typically, one section is offered in the Fall and Summer semesters, while two sections are usually offered in the Spring. Be sure to have your chosen section selected before following the next set of instructions.

How do you register?

You must be on the clearance list to receive a permission number! If you are on the clearance list, you will receive an email alerting you to this possibility. Read the email carefully for the date to pick up your permission number. You must pick up a permission number in person.

When can I get my permission number?

We will start giving out permission numbers to qualified students in 909 Soc Sci Bldg on the first day of registration for next semester. The office hours are 8am-4:30pm. Be sure to have your chosen section selected before stopping into the office. Permission numbers are given out on a 1^stcome, 1^stserved basis only. Therefore, come in early to be sure you get the section of your preference before those seats are gone! The permission number will reserve your seat until you are able to register. Remember that the folks at the front desk will just be getting into the office for the day, so be respectful and give them time to get situated and turn on their computers. They will know what you are there for and will let you know when they are ready to give out the numbers.

What if I am out of town on the first day of registration?

If you will not be available to pick up your permission number, you will need to assign a designate to pick up your permission number for you. If you choose to have someone pick up your permission number, you will need to notify Sociology Advising by sending an email from your University of Minnesota email address, with your student ID# and the name of your designate. We will be checking ID’s, so be sure to have them bring it along!

When can I use the permission number to register?

On the first day of your registration queue. While you must wait to register for the course until your registration queue, you should pick up your permission number on the first day of registration to reserve a seat in your preferred section.

Can you lose your permission number?

YES– there are two ways to lose the permission number.

1. You must register within 5 days of your registration queue or your permission number will expire.
2. If you do not successfully complete all required prerequisite courses with a C- or better the current semester grades are submitted, and/or have more than Soc 4966W & one elective left to take going into your Soc 4966W semester,, you will be required to drop your registration for this course.

Can you miss out on a permission number for a section you prefer?

YES– if you come to the Sociology office after all of the permission numbers have been handed out for this course there may not be a seat available for you. If you find that this has happened, and you are eligible to take the course, you should email Sociology Advising to be placed on a wait list. However, you should be aware that this is not a guarantee that you will be able to obtain a seat in the class, so be sure to act quickly.

Are you completing your Sr. Project in another major?

Please notify Sociology Advising to confirm that you will be completing an additional upper level Sociology elective and that you will not need a permission number for Soc 4966W.

Did you find that you are not prepared and don’t know why?

Stop by Sociology Advising’s Walk-In hours.

Are there alternatives to taking Soc 4966W?

Yes. However, these options entail a connection with a Sociology faculty member and formal consent on a Student/Faculty contract form. If you are considering this option, carefully look at the information on our webpage about the Sr. Project or contact Sociology Advising for further information.