Can I re-do my DSP if I have second thoughts about the placement I've chosen or about a course that I'm actually in the process of taking?

The short answer is yes, you can re-do your DSP under both these conditions.

If you begin to doubt the wisdom of your original placement choice after you've registered, but before classes have begun, feel free to go back and re-do the DSP experience. If you change your selection, remember that you will also need to change your registration. Submitting a new choice via the DSP Experience site is not the same as registering for the course.

If your doubts don't emerge until you are actively taking the class you've chosen, there are a couple things you should keep in mind:

1. You probably shouldn't try to jump into a new placement after about the first week and a half of school as you will be starting from behind in your new class. Ask yourself, 'is it really wise to shop for a new class now or should I commit to doing my best in this one and seeing where it takes me?' In these situations, we recommend talking to your instructor about your concerns and getting some advice about whether you are taking the right class at the right time.
2. If you conclude that you are in the wrong class for you later in the semester, after census (the date after which you officially cannot drop or add classes), you may again want to check in with your instructor to see how you can best make a go of (or salvage) the course you're already in. If this is not feasible, you can and probably should re-DSP to select a new course sequence to begin the next semester. Of course, you are absolutely entitled (encouraged even) to continue in your current placement even if you expect you won't pass it. You can still learn and gain valuable practice for the new semester ahead.