1. CUSTOMS 2015

2. Have you set up your PipelineMT Account? YES: Log in now: www.mtsu.edu/pipelinemtwww.mtsu.edu/pipelinemt NO: Read and follow the instructions below

3. Advising for the Majors of

4. Before we Begin Computer Information Systems vs. Computer Science Online Degree Programs – Jones College students can take online classes but we do not offer an online degree – Credit for work experience (PLA) and online degree programs are offered through the University College not the Jones College

5. Dean David Urban

6. Academic Advising Jones College Advising Center BAS N233 (North Side) We advise all undergraduate majors and minors.

7. Today’s Goals Learn more about Jones College, its admission policy and curriculum Review class scheduling tips Review important dates Register for your spring classes

8. BBA Degrees Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance: Business Financial Institution MGMT Insurance Real Estate Information Systems Management Marketing

9. Other Programs BS Degrees Economics Business Education – Teaching – Non-Teaching – Non-Teaching Training & Development Graduate Degrees MBA MBE MS Information Systems MS Management MAcc MA and PhD in Economics

10. The Jones College of Business is accredited by AACSB International– the premier accrediting body for colleges of business worldwide. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is restricted to students of high scholarship in AACSB accredited institutions.

11. General Education Business Core Major & Minor Graduation! Course Sequence Freshmen/Sophomore Sophomore/Junior Junior/Senior

13. Admission into Jones College To take the junior and senior courses in your major, you must meet the Admission Policy and fill out an application 2.25 GPA 30 hrs 2.25 min. overall Macro & Micro Econ ACTG 2110 Statistics 1 Apply 2.25 min. pre-business GPA

14. Upper Division Form – the big picture Degree & Major Transfer Course Grade Check this column for the following notations: Sub/TBR/Validate, etc. Your graduation requirements and minor are on the back Your catalog year is 14-15. Notes impacting your progress Transfer School

15. Upper Division Form If the Grade column is blank – this course has not been completed or we have not received all of your transcripts

16. Registration Checklist If MMR or CP is listed as NEEDED, you may only take 11.99 hours until proof is received. Anything listed here prevents registration If you are currently enrolled in classes or we have not received all of your transcripts, the suggested course list may need to be revised. Honors: >3.25 Notes impacting admission to Jones College We need your updated grades

17. General Education for Business Open to pages 14 and 15

18. Using PipelineMT to Register For reference, instructions on how to search and register (add or drop classes) using your PipelineMT account are listed on page 6. After our presentation is over, registration instructions will appear on the board.

19. Scheduling Courses meet either 1, 2, or 3 times a week – MWF: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (55 min) – TR: Tuesday, Thursday or MW: Monday, Wednesday (1 hr 25 min) – Or one night a week (3 hrs) – Avoid a two day a week schedule Full Time vs. Part Time – Full time is 12-18 credit hours of class: This means 4 to 5 classes – Part time is anything below 12 hours – Most of you must be enrolled full time during fall and spring

20. MTSU uses a grade of “FA” to identify students who fail a class and also stop attending class. If you fail class(es) and also stop attending class(es), you may be required to pay back financial aid and/or lose future eligibility for financial aid (including Lottery Scholarships and federal student loans). #GoToClass

21. Sciences All Natural Sciences and HLTH 1530/1531 in Social/Behavioral Science include a Lab Pick out your Science course first and build your schedule around it You must register for both the lecture and the lab at the same time The 1030/31 Natural Sciences courses are designed for non-science majors Scheduling

22. Scheduling More Tips Course Planning Worksheet – Space to prepare your schedule if you need it Letters in Section # mean something – Read Letter Key Closed Classes – Wait for purge Permits – Ask an advisor Questions – Ask an advisor Registration error messages – Tell an advisor

23. Save these Dates Dec. 9: Bills available on PipelineMT/RaiderNet (Fee payment and Financial Aid confirmation begins) Jan. 6: Pay fees/Confirm by date Jan. 13: Class schedules will be deleted unless fees are paid or registration is confirmed. BEWARE OF “THE PURGE”! Jan. 20: 1 st Day of Class April 6-17: Course registration for summer and fall 2015

24. Please complete and hand to an advisor before you begin to register. We may need to adjust your suggested courses. If you have a JCB Admission Application in your packet – please fill out the top half and return to an advisor.

25. Phone: 615-898-2764 Email: busadv@mtsu.edubusadv@mtsu.edu Twitter: @MTSUBusinessAdv Contact Us

27. PipelineMT/Registration Log in to PipelineMT > RaiderNet tab > Student tab > Registration Look Up Classes Has 5 digit CRN Select Term Select Subject & Find Course # Select View Sections Check the box next to the open class & scroll to bottom CLICK REGISTER Select Add or Drop Classes Select Term if needed Scroll down and enter the CRNs in the boxes; Co-requisites must be entered at the same time SUBMIT CHANGES OR