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-Q. I have a lot of **extra class slots** in my last two years. What should I do?+Q. I have a lot of space for **electives**. What should I do?
  
-A. Congratulations! You've been on top of things and are well-positioned to pick up a minor or second major. Recommended minors include math, robotics, telecom, and logic & reasoning. Obviously, personal preference holds weight here as well. If you are interested in chemistry, music industry, or theatre, do it! JMU is a liberal arts college and you should take advantage of that.+A. Yes, the CS Major isn't that big, credit-wise, so you're in a good position to pick up a minor (or two) or even a second major! 
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 +Some minors that have overlap with CS include math, robotics, computer information systems, environmental information systems, and logic & reasoning. A surprising number of CS students minor in music.  
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 +Most importantly: CS is an applied field. Where would you want to apply it? A minor could be a great opportunity to get some experience in that area. 
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 +Or -- since you're already doing the hard thing by pursuing a CS major -- maybe your minor could just focus on a passion or explore an exciting topic. What are you interested in? JMU is a liberal arts college and you should take advantage of that. 
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 +See full [[https://www.jmu.edu/academics/undergraduate/minors/index.shtml|list of minors]].
  
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 A. We generally do not. On occasion, a faculty member may decide to offer one during the summer session, but that does not happen often and only for particular courses. We never offer courses during Maymester. A. We generally do not. On occasion, a faculty member may decide to offer one during the summer session, but that does not happen often and only for particular courses. We never offer courses during Maymester.
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 +Q. I'm taking a prerequisite class over the summer; can I get an override into the CS course now?
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 +A. No. If you're taking, for example, MATH 231 over the summer, we will not give you an override into the CS course it is a prerequisite for (CS 240). You will not be able to enroll in the CS course until we know the final grade you made in the prerequisite class. That means the CS course you want might be filled up before you are able to enroll. 
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 +Q. My enrollment is tomorrow and I'm worried that [insert CS class] is going to fill up before I'm able to enroll. Is there anything you can do to ensure that I get a seat?
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 +A. No. We do not offer preemptive overrides or guarantee seats in advance of your enrollment. If you can't get a seat, get on the waitlist. That's the only thing to do. 
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