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-====== Spring 2021 Enrollment ======+====== First-Year Advising ======
  
-Spring 2021 enrollment appointments begin November 9th. Look at MyMadison for YOUR appointment date and time.+//Dates for Fall 2023//
  
-If you do not know what to sign up for, please make an appointment with your advisor.  During OPEN ENROLLMENT, you can expect SOME movement in classes, so you are welcome to continue to look for classes through the second Tuesday of Spring semester 2021.  HOWEVER, do NOT count on finding a seat in a specific class. **Enroll in 15-16 credit hours during your advance registration appointment**, and SWAP when you find a course you really want with an open seat.+  * [[#mid-semester_grades|Mid-Term Grades]] -- Tue, Oct 17th 
 +  * [[#withdraw_deadline|Withdraw Deadline]] -- Wed, Oct 25th 
 +  * [[#spring_enrollment|Spring Enrollment]] -- Week of Nov 6th
  
-===== 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.  Check to make sure that YOU do not have a HOLD.  You MUST take care of holds prior to enrollment!+===== 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://www.jmu.edu/computing/mymadison/tutorials/view-grades.shtml|this page]] for step-by-step instructions. 
 +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 this fall, you will need to take the other two in the spring.+The deadline to Withdraw from a semester course is **Wednesday, Oct 25th**. 
 +Withdrawal from a course by this deadline will result in a "W" grade on your transcript. 
 +A "W" is not calculated into the GPA but is factored in to the formula for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) used by Financial Aid. 
 +Any student receiving Financial Aid should review the [[https://www.jmu.edu/financialaid/learn/sap/|SAP page]] AND consult with the Financial Aid office before withdrawing from a course. 
 +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 of MATH 235 (one semester). You need to complete either MATH 231 or MATH 235 before taking CS 240 (the course after CS 159).+Any student wanting to withdraw from a course after the deadline can do so only when an instructor agrees to issue a final grade of "WP" (withdraw pass) or "WF" (Withdraw Fail) based on grade at time of withdrawal. 
 +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. Some grades may be available now!  Keep checking. These unofficial grades will give you a sense of where you stand in each of your courses.+Spring 2024 enrollment appointments begin the **week of Nov 6th**. 
 +Look at MyMadison for YOUR appointment date and time. 
 +(Most first-year students may begin enrolling on Nov 8th or 9th.)
  
-If during your review of your mid-term grades you find any mid-term grades of D or F, please make plans to come to discuss your progress, possible options, and available resources. You’ll receive an email from your First Year Advisor asking you to make an appointment.+You are responsible for selecting courses and building your schedule. 
 +See the [[https://canvas.jmu.edu/courses/1900876/pages/cs-curriculum-overview?module_item_id=35672163|CS Curriculum Overview]] page on Canvas. 
 +The following general rules apply:
  
-===== Withdraw Deadline - Oct 28th =====+  * 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://www.jmu.edu/gened/_files/general-education-planner-2023-24.pdf|General Education Planner]] for other course options.
  
-The deadline to Withdraw from a semester class is Oct 28th.  Withdrawal from a course by this deadline will result in a "W" on your transcript.  A "W" is not calculated into the GPA, but it is factored in to the formula for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) used by Financial Aid. Any student receiving Financial Aid should review [[https://www.jmu.edu/financialaid/index.shtml|https://www.jmu.edu/financialaid/index.shtml]] AND consult with the Financial Aid office before withdrawing from a course.  You do NOT need our permission to withdraw, BUT, we highly recommend that you also discuss it with your First Year Advisor, too.+If you are unsure what to sign up for, please make an appointment with your advisor. 
 +During OPEN ENROLLMENT, you can expect SOME movement in courses. 
 +So you are welcome to continue to look for courses through the second Tuesday of Spring semester. 
 +HOWEVER, do NOT count on finding a seat in a specific course. 
 +**Enroll in 14-16 credit hours during your appointment**, 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 "WP" (withdraw pass) or "WF" (Withdraw Fail) based on grade at time of withdrawal. This option is strictly at the discretion of the instructor, and most will only consider it if there is a legitimate issue or extenuating circumstance. We suggest that you come and discuss your need BEFORE you approach your professor.+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!