JMU COURSE REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING THE ISC STUDY GROUP PROGRAM

ACADEMIC ADVISING Q: Who is JoAnn?  International Transfer Advising Coordinator  The academic advisor who helps ISC students prepare for a successful academic transition to JMU’s undergraduate programs. Q: What kind of questions can I ask JoAnn?  Questions related to majors, minors and pre-professional programs at JMU  Choosing classes, academic requirements, General Education  Admission and progression standards for certain programs  Any other topics related to academic advising! Q: How can I make an appointment to talk to her?  Please at least 24 hours in advance to set up an appointment.  Tell JoAnn some days and times that you are available.  If you have a quick question about something in general, talk to the Madison Advising Peers. Q: Where is JoAnn’s Office?  JMU’s University Advising Office  Roop Hall, Room 200D JoAnn Benjamin JoAnn has the answers! Questions about your academic transition from the ISC to JMU?

Registration for JMU Classes  When can I register for JMU classes? Thursday, November 12 at 12:01 am  How do I register for classes?  MyMadison  You will register on your own.  Ask in advance if you need help.  Go see JoAnn or the MAPs if you have questions!

Daily Schedule Planner

Enrollment Dates & Deadlines  Add & Drop Deadline  Last day to make changes to your schedule  Withdraw with a “W” grade  Last day to get out of a class  “W” has no impact on your GPA  Remember: you must stay enrolled in at least 12 credits to be full time

JMU Graduation Requirements 41 General Education ?? Major Courses ?? Degree Requirements ?? Electives credits* *120 is the minimum number of credits you must complete to earn a bachelor’s degree. The total number of credits required may be more than 120, depending on your major and whether you do a double major, minor or a pre-professional program.

Undergraduate Catalog  The catalog provides descriptions of classes, major requirements, and other general academic information

Offered in the ISC Take at JMU QUESTIONS ABOUT GEN ED? Go to Ask JoAnn or your Academic Advisor Ask a Madison Advising Peer (MAP)

Preparing for Registration 1.Daily Planner 3. General Education Study Planner 4. Catalog Requirements for your program (major, minor, pre-professional program) 5. Additional advising information from your program of study COB Quick Facts Pre-professional Health Pre-requisite & Recommended Coursework 6. Anything else Can I Get There on Time? Academic Advising Notes Immigration Tips Advisor Recommendations 2. Enrollment Dates & Deadlines

MyMadison

Holds  Holds = service indicators  A way JMU alerts you to something important  Holds may be positive or negative  Positive Student Indicator – Display All visa-holding international students  Negative Service Indicator Withhold all services = unpaid bills or parking tickets No transcript or diploma

Holds CLICK

Holds CLICK

Add/Drop/Swap  Add a class: Put a class on your schedule.  Also called enroll/enrolling or register/registering.  Drop a class: Take a class off your schedule.  Also called unenroll/unenrolling.  Swap a classes: Drop a class and add a class at the same time (simultaneously).  Kind of like trade/trading classes.

Prerequisites  A class you must take before you take another class or  A requirement you must meet before you take a class.  Look in the catalog and/or MyMadison Catalog: MyMadison:

Corequisites  Corequisite: A class that must be taken in the same semester as another class.  Look in MyMadison or the catalog  Ex: This section of ISCI 104 has a co-requisite of ISCI 101, Section 1  When registering for classes with a co-requisite, make sure BOTH classes are in your shopping cart before enrolling

Course Topics  Specific class topics (ISCI 104, KIN 100, HUM 252)  Topic is the class section’s focus  Read the class description in MyMadison

Open/Closed/Wait List Classes  Number of seats available  Green circle = open, seats available  Blue square = closed, no seats  Yellow triangle = wait list, may be a seat if someone drops

Overrides  Permission to join a class that is already full or for which you do not meet the prerequisite.  Override procedures are different in different departments.  Students should watch for an with details of overrides.  If you are granted an override for a course, you must ENROLL in the class via MyMadison!  The override does NOT automatically enroll you in the class.

Search By General Education Cluster  Cluster codes are listed on GenEd Study Planner  Codes are located next to the title of the cluster area  Ex: C2VPA

MyMadison

Tips for International Students  Enroll and stay enrolled for 12 credits all semester  If you must drop a class, talk to someone!  Your academic advisor  International Students and Scholars Office  It may be possible to receive permission to drop below full time status (only for very limited reasons)  Work authorization is needed for internships  You must update your I-20 if you...  change your major  stay at JMU longer than the program end date

ACADEMIC ADVISING Q: Who is JoAnn?  International Transfer Advising Coordinator  The academic advisor who helps ISC students prepare for a successful academic transition to JMU’s undergraduate programs. Q: What kind of questions can I ask JoAnn?  Questions related to majors, minors and pre-professional programs at JMU  Choosing classes, academic requirements, General Education  Admission and progression standards for certain programs  Any other topics related to academic advising! Q: How can I make an appointment to talk to her?  Please at least 24 hours in advance to set up an appointment.  Tell JoAnn some days and times that you are available.  If you have a quick question about something in general, talk to the Madison Advising Peers. Q: Where is JoAnn’s Office?  JMU’s University Advising Office  Roop Hall, Room 200D JoAnn Benjamin JoAnn has the answers! Questions about your academic transition from the ISC to JMU?