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SPRING SEMESTER OFFICE HOURS:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings- 9am until noon or by appointment.  Office -  Showker Hall, Rm. 315.

Phone: 568-3070

e-mail:    thomasds@jmu.edu

 

CLASS CHOICES (please review your catalog and general education requirements before meeting:

 
Math Classes:
 
 If you are currently enrolled in MATH 205, MATH 235, or MATH 236
 
  TAKE COB 191 or MATH 220 
 
 If you are currently enrolled in MATH 155 or MATH 156
 
  TAKE MATH 205 
 
Cluster One Requirement:
 
You MUST finish Cluster 1 during your freshman year.  If you do not, you will need to fill out a “Request for Deferral.”  These forms are available in the Office of General Education – x86708.
 
You MUST finish Tech Level I and ISST requirements before December 6, 2002.
 
You should be pre-registered for the necessary courses, but it is your responsibility to make sure that you complete these requirements during Spring 2003. 
 
If you still need to turn in an official college transcript to receive dual enrollment credit for any of these classes, please have the university or college where the class was taken mail the official transcript directly to: Judy Richardson, Office of the Registrar, MSC 3528, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA  22807.
 
If you still need to submit AP scores, please have Educational Testing Service forward these directly to:  Brenda Hopkins, Admissions Office, MSC 0101, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA  22807.  ETS phone number for AP scores is:  1-888-225-5427
 
Finally, if you still need to submit SAT II (Writing) scores, please have Educational Testing Service forward these scores directly to Sherry Hood, Registrar, MSC 3528, Harrisonburg, VA  22807.  ETS phone number for SAT II scores is:  1-609-921-9000.
 

COB Courses (except QFIN Majors):
 
If you are taking (or have taken) MATH 205, MATH 235, or MATH 236 and you are currently taking COB 191 (or MATH 220), you should sign up for COB 291.
 
COB 218 – Legal Environment of Business
 
COB 204 – Computer Information Systems  (This class has a high demand so don’t be discouraged if it is closed due to capacity restrictions)
 
General Education Courses:
Fill in with General Education Courses (from any cluster (except for IBUS Majors who should hold off with cluster 2)) to achieve a 15-16 hour schedule.
 
Select general education classes
 Choose from:
Cluster 2: (1 class from Historical ,1 class from Fine Arts, 1 class from Literature-only after completing GWRIT 102)
 Cluster 3: Choose Package
Cluster 4: (1 class American Experience (GHIST 225 or GPOSC 225), 1 class from Global Experience (GECON 200-counts as core class for COB)
Cluster 5: Package B – Choose Package
 

COB CORE CLASSES
(You must complete these classes by the end of your Sophomore year to be eligible for admission into the college of business)
   COB 191  COB 242
   COB 202  COB 291
   COB 204  ECON 201
   COB 218  GECON 200
   COB 241  MATH 205, or 205E, or 235
 

· ON-LINE REGISTRATION
 
For your registration “window” or appointment time:
 
http://www.jmu.edu/registrar
 
 "e-campus"
  "view only"
  "log in"  (LOG IN USING YOUR JMU USERID AND PASSWORD)
  "for students"
  "enrollment"
  "enrollment apt"   (specify 1031 in the “TERM” dialog box)
 <SEARCH>
 
The resulting screen will show when your window opens and when it closes.  You must register between these two times/dates.
HINT:  Try to register as close to your opening time as possible.  Classes will fill quickly.
 
To register:
 
http://www.jmu.edu/registrar
 
 "e-campus"
  "registration"
  "log in"  (LOG IN USING YOUR JMU USERID AND PASSWORD)
 “for students”
 “enrollment”
 “enrollment” (specify 1031 session in the “TERM” dialog box)
 <SEARCH>
  
 

YOU ARE COMPLETELY IN CONTROL FOR ADDING AND DROPPING CLASSES AFTER FALL 2002.  YOU WILL NO LONGER NEED A FORM SIGNED BY ME.  SIMPLY USE THE E-CAMPUS SYSTEM FOR ALL OF YOUR SCHEDULING NEEDS.  DO NOT DROP CLUSTER ONE CLASSES FOR WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN PREREGISTERED. 
 
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 CREDIT HOURS TO BE CONSIDERED A FULL TIME STUDENT.  IF YOU DO DROP BELOW 12 CREDIT HOURS, YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY YOUR RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR AND FINANCIAL AID IMMEDIATELY.  FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 12 CREDIT HOURS CAN AFFECT YOUR RESIDENCE HALL STATUS, FINANCIAL AID, AND AUTO INSURANCE.  THE MORAL TO THIS STORY – MAINTAIN 12 CREDIT HOURS.
 
 

check here weekly for important information and updates

Remember:  Proactive Planning Prevents Pretty Poor Performance

Your Class Schedule

15-17 hours is a normal course load, If you take less than 12 hours, you are not a  full-time student and it may impact financial aid and residency in dorm

Important Websites to Remember:

Registration and Course Information .....  http:// www.jmu.edu/registrar

General Education Information.....http:// www.jmu.edu/gened

College of Business Academic Services Center...http://cob.jmu.edu/asc/

Career Guide to JMU Majors...http:// www.jmu.edu/career

Campus Resources

Reading and Writing Lab ( Wilson Hall, 4th floor)

Science and Mathematics Lab (Wilson Hall, 1st floor)

Supplemental Instruction ( Wilson Hall, 1st floor)

Academic Advising and Career Development ( Wilson Hall, 3rd floor)

Counseling and Student Development Center ( Varner House)

 

Academic Advising and Career Development

By

Cheryl Plank 

Q. When will I register for spring semester courses?

A. The majority of freshmen will register for the 2003 spring semester during November 12-18. Individual dates are based according to the number of credit hours earned prior to the 2002 fall semester. Some students will have advance registration at an earlier time due to practice schedules or needed accommodations. Students will be given a 48 hour initial time period in which to register. Course adjustments can be made following the registration period through December 20. The web system will be closed over the Thanksgiving break.  Check e-campus to view your specific registration appointment time.

 

Q. Where can I get assistance in the planning of my schedule of classes?

A. Your Academic Advisor can assist you with course selection. For those who are undeclared, Academic Advising and Career Development will see students on a walk-in basis during the month of November through the registration period. A sign-in sheet will be located on the reception desk in Wilson 301. If you are declared, contact your major advisor for assistance in your major department. 

 

Q. Can I register for a course as credit/no credit?

A. Students are only eligible to take a course on a credit/no credit basis if they have at least 28 credit hours earned and a 2.25 cumulative GPA. Therefore, most freshmen are ineligible. Courses which may NOT be taken as credit/no credit include general education, major, minor, and degree requirements. All required courses must be taken for a grade.

 

Q. How do I compute my grade point average?

A. To calculate your GPA, divide the quality points earned by the number of credit hours attempted. For assistance, there is a GPA calculator on the Academic Advising and Career Development web site at the following address: http://www.jmu.edu/career. Click on the Academic Advising Help section. Additionally, refer to page 21 in your Undergraduate Catalog for the chart of JMU’s grading system.

 

Q. What happens if I have not successfully completed the Tech Level I tests?

A. A hold will be placed on your record if you do not achieve the required score on each of the three Tech Level I components including word processing (MS Word), presentation software (MS PowerPoint), and spreadsheet software (MS Excel).  The deadline for completion is December 6. Tutorials are available to assist and prepare you for these exams on the General Education website at http://www.jmu.edu/gened/techcomp.html. If you have questions about Tech Level I requirements, contact the Technology Coordinator, Catherine Mahoney, at x82508 or mahonect@jmu.edu, the General Education office at x82852, or e-mail tech-one@jmu.edu. The tests are administered in Ashby Hall Computer Lab, Room L7.