Answer: opting

AnswerCrossword Clue
OPTINGMaking a choice
OPTINGDeciding
OPTINGSelecting.
OPTINGChoosing
OPTINGStudent's action re electives
OPTINGAction often taken on campus
OPTINGShowing a preference
OPTINGChecking a box, say
OPTINGGoing (for)
OPTINGMaking a pick
optingOPT, to choose (to select by preference)
optingto make a choice