SOBL Orientation Information
Welcome to the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (a.k.a. SOBL)
Welcome Message from the Dean
We are the academic home for students majoring in Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology/Anthropology. On this page, you will find important information that will guide you through the course registration process for your first semester at Stockton.
Instructional Videos (please watch these first, if you have not already):
Degree Works/Overview of Curriculum
Important notes for all new students:
- Please familiarize yourself with the Student Services tab in the Go Portal. That
is where you will access your registration, transcript and Degree Works, as well as
your academic profile - your major, any concentrations or minors, and your assigned
preceptor* (faculty advisor).
*Please note that your preceptor may not yet be listed at the time of registration. - Check your major - if it is not correct, you may have difficulty registering for certain courses.
- Know your student ID, a.k.a "Z-number" - if you are requesting assistance during the registration process, this will almost always be the first piece of information you are asked to provide.
Please click on the appropriate section below (First Year or Transfer) and review the information provided before your scheduled orientation/registration day. Please also visit our Academic Programs page to find more detailed information on each of our programs, including curriculum info, available concentrations, faculty profiles and special opportunities. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at sobl@stockton.edu.
*If you have fewer than 16 transfer credits, please use the information for First Year Students.
*If you have between 16 and 32 credits, you may, but are not required to, take a First Year Seminar and FRST 2000-level courses.
- Information to consider during the registration process.
- Definitions of course attributes and other terms.
- Helpful hints and course suggestions for each major.
- Information on General Studies and "At-Some-Distance" course options.
- Please consider taking a Transfer Seminar if there is one that fits your schedule and fulfills a degree requirement.
If you are an athlete, please be aware of your practice and game schedules when choosing classes.
Compare your transcript(s) from your previous institution(s) with your Degree Works. If there are courses missing that may not have transferred over yet:
- We can check course equivalencies to make sure you do not take a course for which you have already earned credit.
- We may be able to issue a permit/override if a missing course is a prerequisite for a course you wish to take in the fall.
- Information to consider during the registration process.
- Definitions of course attributes and other terms.
- Step-by-step guide for course selection.
- Information on required courses and available options.
- Helpful hints and course suggestions for each major.
- List of courses including course number, "CRN," Title, meeting times and instructor.
- The CRN can be entered directly to register without searching.
First Year Seminars - Descriptions
- Detailed descriptions for each First Year Seminar.
Keep in mind any AP credits that may not yet appear on your transcript.
If you are an athlete, please be aware of your practice and game schedules when choosing classes.
Tips for Advising and Registration via Zoom:
- When signing into your Zoom session please use both your first and last name.
- Have a piece of paper and a pen readily available.
- Please have your video on unless you are experiencing connection issues. Also try to be aware of whether or not your microphone is muted.
- If you haven’t used Zoom before, please download the software and try to familiarize yourself with the interface prior to the day of your meeting.
- If you encounter any issues or have any questions about accessing Zoom, please contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk at 609-652-4309 or by e-mail at helpdesk@stockton.edu.
