Be Block Ready: Your Guide
Studying on the block plan is a unique approach to education, and we’ve developed programs and tools to help you succeed on our schedule and enjoy the challenge and flexibility it offers you.
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What can you do to make sure you're Block Ready?
Succeeding on the block plan means getting a good grip on time management—identifying where you should build in checkpoints for progress each academic year, and making the most of available tools will help you create your personal plan. With the planning for the year done, planning for the semester is easier. With planning for your semester done, each block is less stressful. With a plan going into your block, you know what your goal is each day, and your course becomes a series of manageable steps.
Every semester—before classes start
Decide how you want to get your course materials for the semester. Taking advantage of Block Ready at the Bookstore means all of your required course materials will be sourced for you at discounted prices. All digital materials will be loaded to Moodle for you automatically, and any print materials will be available in the campus bookstore for you to pick up. If you prefer to source your own course materials, you will need to complete the one-click opt-out process each semester by day 3 of Block 1 or Block 5. More details about Block Ready at the Bookstore.
Two weeks before the semester starts, class meeting times for that semester’s courses will be published so you can update your personal calendar, plan your work and activity schedules around class times, and make any off-campus appointments. Don’t forget that the Common Afternoon on Wednesday of week 2 each block has no class commitments. See the latest Block Ready schedule.
Check your progress towards earning your degree—log in to Stellic and make sure you know how your upcoming courses will impact your graduation and major requirements. If you have questions, be sure to reach out to your academic advisor and talk things through. Find more tips on using Stellic in our Block Ready Progress information.
Each block—before your class begins
If you’re taking advantage of Block Ready at the Bookstore, your course materials will be available in Moodle or at the bookstore two weeks before the first day of the block. You can preview your materials whenever you’re ready.