Department of Education First Semester Blueprints

Department of Education

When planning your first semester…

Students should register for a minimum of 12 credits and no more than 16.
All First-Year students are required to take First Year Seminar their first term. This is a required course, and each section focuses on a different topic for students to explore.
Students who have earned AP, CLEP, or IB credit should refer to the information provided here: AP, CLEP, IB Credit. If you are unsure if a particular course will fulfill the requirement, you can discuss this with your academic advisor when you arrive on campus.
You can view the most up-to-date version of the schedule of classes by accessing The View.
The Education Department has provided an instructional YouTube video that explains the first- semester courses. Specific questions related to transfer classes can be fielded by your admissions counselor https://youtu.be/-SSmHf7mI8k?si=HjC9sP3TcW6Prf6H

Blueprints by major

The First Semester Blueprint is your guide to course registration in your first semester. Select your major to view the recommended courses (developed by your faculty) for your first semester at Messiah.