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 A. No. Every semester we have a dozen people with the same predicament and we cannot accommodate everyone. If you don't get in, wait until next semester when you have more prerequisites and thus more options. This would be a good time to start looking at picking up a minor with your extra class slots next semester. A. No. Every semester we have a dozen people with the same predicament and we cannot accommodate everyone. If you don't get in, wait until next semester when you have more prerequisites and thus more options. This would be a good time to start looking at picking up a minor with your extra class slots next semester.
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-Q. Can you give me an **override into CS xxx**? I need it to graduate! 
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-A. If you absolutely need a specific course to graduate *this* semester, talk to the undergraduate program coordinator, Dr. Buchholz (buchhofp@jmu.edu) -- he is the only person who can give you an override. 
  
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-Q. I have a lot of space for electives. What should I do?+Q. I have a lot of space for **electives**. What should I do?
  
 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! 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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 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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 +Q. Can you give me an **override into CS xxx**? I need it to graduate!
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 +A. If you absolutely need a specific course to graduate *this* semester, talk to the undergraduate program coordinator, Dr. Buchholz (buchhofp@jmu.edu) -- he is the only person who can give you an override.
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