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- | Spring 2021 enrollment appointments begin November 9th. Look at MyMadison | + | // |
- | If you do not know what to sign up for, please make an appointment with your advisor. | + | * [[# |
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- | ===== Check for Holds! ===== | ||
- | There are a number of students who are non-compliant with their immunizations and currently have a hold on their account that will prevent them from enrolling in spring classes. All have been sent multiple emails explaining what is missing and the consequences. | + | ===== Mid-Term Grades ===== |
- | ==== What courses should YOU take? ==== | + | Mid-term grades will be posted by **Tuesday, Oct 17th**. |
+ | Please check your grades in MyMadison. | ||
+ | See [[https:// | ||
+ | When you get to the Grades screen, click the dropdown on //Official Grades// and change to //Mid-term Grades//. | ||
- | Most CS majors take five courses during their second semester, depending on the courses they took in the fall: | + | === D or F Grades === |
- | //If you have not yet taken CS 149, then://\\ | + | Mid-term grades are unofficial and meant to give you a sense of where you currently stand in each of your courses. |
- | CS 149, possibly MATH 23X, and three gen-eds. | + | If you have any grades of D or F, please make plans to discuss your progress, possible options, and available resources. |
+ | You might receive an email from your First-Year Advisor asking you to make an appointment. | ||
- | --OR-- | ||
- | //If you took (and passed) CS 149 this fall, then://\\ | + | ===== Withdraw Deadline ===== |
- | CS 159 and CS 227, MATH 23X, and two gen-eds. | + | |
- | Remember that **you must complete Cluster 1 during your first year** -- so if you took only one of those courses | + | The deadline to Withdraw from a semester course is **Wednesday, Oct 25th**. |
+ | Withdrawal from a course by this deadline | ||
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+ | Any student receiving Financial Aid should review the [[https:// | ||
+ | You do NOT need permission to withdraw, BUT we highly recommend that you also discuss your plans with your advisor too. | ||
- | **Math 23X - Calculus**\\ | + | === Withdrawing AFTER Oct 25th === |
- | The CS major requires two Math courses: MATH 235 Calculus, and MATH 220 Statistics. You should take calculus during your freshman year and statistics during your sophomore year. | + | |
- | If your Math Placement Score was below 30, you will need to take MATH 231 and MATH 232 (two semesters) instead | + | Any student wanting |
+ | This option is strictly at the discretion of the instructor, and most professors will consider it only if there is a legitimate issue or extenuating circumstance. | ||
- | MATH 236 is NOT required for CS majors, but it's a good course to take anyway (as an elective). | ||
- | ====== Mid-Semester Grades ====== | + | ===== Spring Enrollment |
- | Mid-semester grades are due to be posted October 23rd. Please check your grades in MyMadison. | + | Spring 2024 enrollment appointments begin the **week of Nov 6th**. |
+ | Look at MyMadison | ||
+ | (Most first-year students | ||
- | If during | + | You are responsible for selecting courses and building |
+ | See the [[https:// | ||
+ | The following general rules apply: | ||
- | ===== Withdraw Deadline | + | * CS |
+ | * If you have not yet taken CS 149, enroll in CS 149. | ||
+ | * If you are currently taking CS 149 and expect to have a B- or higher grade, enroll in CS 159 **and** CS 227. | ||
+ | * If you are currently taking CS 149 and don't think you'll get a B- or higher, enroll in CS 149 again. | ||
+ | * Math | ||
+ | * If you have not yet taken Calculus, enroll in MATH 231 / MATH 235 based on your ALEKS placement score. | ||
+ | * If you are currently taking MATH 231, enroll in MATH 232. | ||
+ | * Gen-Ed | ||
+ | * Enroll in any remaining Madison Foundation courses (you must take all three during your first year). | ||
+ | * See the [[https:// | ||
- | The deadline | + | If you are unsure what to sign up for, please make an appointment with your advisor. |
+ | During OPEN ENROLLMENT, you can expect SOME movement | ||
+ | HOWEVER, do NOT count on finding a seat in a specific | ||
+ | **Enroll in 14-16 credit hours during your appointment window**, and then SWAP later on if you find a course you would rather take. | ||
- | ==== Withdrawing AFTER Oct 28th ==== | + | === Check for Holds! |
- | Any student wanting to withdraw from a class after the Oct 28th deadline can only do so when an instructor agrees to issue a final grade of " | + | A number of students are non-compliant with their immunizations and currently have a hold on their account that will prevent them from enrolling in spring courses. |
+ | All have been sent multiple emails explaining what is missing and the consequences. | ||
+ | Check to make sure that YOU do not have a HOLD. | ||
+ | You MUST take care of holds prior to enrollment! | ||
=== Making a 4-year Plan === | === Making a 4-year Plan === | ||
- | We encourage you to meet with our CS Advisor, Paige Normand, to make a 4-year plan for graduation. You can schedule. a meeting with her here: [[https://bit.ly/cs-advisor|https:// | + | We encourage you to meet with our CS Advisor, Paige Normand, to make a 4-year plan for graduation. |
+ | You can schedule a meeting with her here: [[https://jmu-cs.as.me/ | ||
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+ | Not sure if you should reach out to Paige Normand or your CS Faculty Advisor about a topic? | ||
+ | Don't worry, there' |