West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Conquering Red Tape for Degree Registration! The mere mention of the word drew a variety of reactions. One student noted of registration procedures, ' It seems as though they work against the student. In many ways they fail to live up to the needs and expectations of students. ' But most students were satisfied with the preregistration process of submitting proposed schedules to the Office of Admissions and Records prior to the date of general registration. Students not only secured enrollment in classes, but also avoided long lines on the day of registration. Overall, pre- registration was viewed as efficient by the majority of students. However, the course adjustment process frustrated and disillusioned students. Perhaps the biggest flaw of the process was the time involved in rearranging one ' s schedule. Before any adjustments could be made, a freshman or sophomore waited in line to obtain his academic file from the Student Services Center. After obtaining his file, he proceeded to yet another line where he waited to see an adviser, and finally he was permitted to adjust his schedule. An upperclassman simply found his adviser during his office hours to set an appointment to see him. Rest assured, however, that the process was not completed. Another line awaited the student at the Office of Admissions and Records where he handed in the course adjustment form. After all that, there was little wonder that the average student often found himself disappointed with course adjustment procedures. Waitlisting was yet another facet of the red tape. After a certain class had been filled, students who had registered for but had failed to be enrolled in that class were assigned a waitlist number. This ensured that after the initial two week add drop period all available spaces would be filled. However, this practice presented a dilemma for those students who were waitlisted and failed to become enrolled in a class. At the end of those two weeks, they often found themselves short of their desired number of credit hours and without the opportunity to enroll in another course because of the lack of open classes. Undoubtedly, registration, particularly the course adjustment process, left much to be desired. However, as long as those procedures got the job done, there was little chance that they would be modified for more efficiency. At least for the time being, the frowns and grumbles at registration showed no signs of ending. — Tammy DeFazio Registration 15

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ID Validation for second semester requires another line. Witliout the blue ' Spring ' 83 ' stickers, students cannot attend sporting events free, vote in school elections, nor cash checks through the University. At Admissions and Records students receive help for some registration troubles and what seems to be the run-around for other problems. Patience and understand- ing are necessary in a students ' life. The Book Store ' s long lines demand much long-suffering from students. The WVU Bookstore comes to life at the beginning of each semester as students buy needed books. 14 Registration

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Activity Thrives AFTER HOURS Surviving in college does not necessarily mean getting good grades, having a clean room, and hoping to find letters in your mailbox. The key to existing lies in entertainment — living for the NIGHTLIFE. One way to decide a college ' s potential is to look at the diverse social recreations — ask any college student. When someone asks, How is school?, the student replies, The parties are great; Sunnyside is a lot of fun; dancing at the bars is fantastic. No mention of academics. Morgantown has opportunities for every type of student to enjoy Mid-week blues soon turn into highs at one of the most popular bars in Sunnyside, Dr. John ' s. himself. There are bars for dancing and drinking, parties for socializing, and the private dates that go on. Dancing, an easy way to get to know people, is very popular. Downtown includes Speakeasy, Friday ' s, and Underground Railroad for the dancing crowd. By letting yourself go, dancing is a great way to celebrate a test, a cancelled class, or the middle of the week. For the times when we need to mellow out, just sit back, relax, and have a few drinks. The Chestnut Pub is an excellent laid back bar. Of course. depending on the company, any bar has the potential to be the best. Sunnyside is, without a doubt, the most recognizable place for drinking around the University. A new student may not know where his classes are, but he can find all the bars in Sunnyside. It could be because the bars aren ' t tucked into side streets as they are downtown. To have a good time is the primary purpose of those heading for Sunnyside, and they do. Parties — frat, sorority, floor, street, and private — provide a good time. Any night of the week will find students saying, Hey, come over tonight; I ' m having a party. Music sets the pace for the party, rowdy or relaxed. WVU definitely does not lack in the NIGHTLIFE department. Students can be found doing just about everything from partying or going to a movie at the Lair. If anybody wants to do something, it ' s likely he ' ll find others who share that interest and a place to engage in it in Morgantown. NIGHTLIFE — the only way to stay sane at college!! — Karin Garvin 16 Nightlife