Steps to Prepare for Your College of Professional Studies Classes
There’s a certain mix of excitement and nerves that collide before a new class begins. We know the feeling! Be empowered to take on your coursework with confidence by reviewing these steps for success as you prepare for class.
Student Resource Guides
WRITING RESOURCE GUIDE
NEW STUDENT GUIDE
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
BACP STUDENT HANDBOOK
Register as a new student
Starting as a new student? If you have already applied and been admitted to the College of Professional Studies and want to take a course as a new student, register through MY4D.
Non-Degree Registration Request Form
If you haven’t been admitted into a program and want to take a course, complete this form up until the first day of the quarter to enroll before you apply. Please have your documentation ready when submitting the form (for graduate programs, include transcript or proof of bachelor’s degree and for non-native speakers, include proof of English proficiency).
Complete the Billing Agreement
Complete the Billing Agreement before registering for classes. To do so, log in to MY4D, navigate to the Student Resources section, and select Financial Account Management. Then, click Billing Agreement at the top of the page.
Review important dates and deadlines
Know what important dates and deadlines are coming up for current students.
Purchase course materials and complete pre-class assignments
Once you’ve registered for courses, textbooks can be purchased through the DU Bookstore. Also, be sure to review any pre-class assignments—with accelerated 10-week classes, we hit the ground running!
Build confidence in writing and formatting
Brush up on your writing fundamentals and learn about Turabian style formatting through the online Writing Resource Guide at any time.
Complete the Student Success Course
All new students must complete the College of Professional Studies Student Success Course during their first quarter (no tuition or fees associated with this required course). You will have access to this course via Canvas, the learning management system used at the college, a few days after you have been registered. Want to get started early? You may start viewing content in the course via Canvas, though please note access to uploading content such as assignments and quizzes will not be available until after registration.