Academics and Registration
Our modern liberal arts education is designed to help you think critically, communicate with confidence, and solve problems creatively. We’re here to help you get started.
Important Updates
- Academic advising summer Zoom sessions
Meet with Scripps faculty, staff, and administrators prior to class registration for information about AP/IB credit, placement exams, the Scripps curriculum, and more. - Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Studies
All first-year students are preregistered for a section of Core A, the first course of Scripps’ interdisciplinary program that spans two semesters. - June 22: Core A survey
Complete this survey to learn more about the Core courses offered and let us know which interest you. All first-year students read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth over the summer and discuss in their Core class. - July 10: Core A survey due
- July 15: Deadline to complete Chemistry 29 placement exam
- July 15: Deadline to complete online foreign language placement exam
- August 6-7: Register for fall classes
For any questions you may have about fall course registration or academics at Scripps, contact us.
ACADEMICS: WHAT TO KNOW
Course Registration
- Course registration takes place August 6-7, and a normal course load is 4.0 courses per semester.
- You’ll be placed in a section of Core A based on a New Student Information Survey that will be available in early summer.
- After meeting with your academic advisor during orientation, you will have an opportunity to make changes to your schedule.
Academic Advising
- General advising and info sessions will be held throughout the summer.
- Each student is assigned a First Year Advisor; you’ll meet them during orientation to finalize your fall schedule
- Orientation includes an Academic Open House to meet faculty and learn more about majors and minors.
Placement Exams
- Math: Math placement exam is offered in person during orientation.
- Chemistry: Chemistry placement exam is offered online over the summer.
- Languages: Language placement exams are offered online over the summer. Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, and Ancient Greek.
Music and Science
- Music lessons and auditions will be available June 1.
- A science advising guide will be available June 1.
MORE INFORMATION
More information about placement exams and academic advising will be provided in the coming weeks. Please check your Scripps email regularly for more information on academics.