The Course Request period for Spring Semester 2010 begins on Monday, October 19 and lasts until Tuesday, November 10. Here are some things to remember as you request courses:
1. When you choose to submit your course requests on line has no effect on whether or not you will receive those classes. Schedule priorities are based on credit hours, not request dates. Just make sure you submit your requests before 11 p.m. on November 10.
2. Look up available classes on the web (using any computer with internet access) by going to http://www.bsu.edu/studentservices and clicking on the link for “Course Shopping Cart”.
3. Once you have chosen your classes and determined your ideal schedule, log onto www.bsu.edu/studentservices. Click on “Course Request.”
4. Type in your BSU username and password. This is the same username and password that you use for your Ball State email account.
5. Type in the course reference numbers for the classes that you have chosen. You can find the course reference numbers for classes on “Course Shopping Cart”.
6. If you took ENG 101 in the fall, you will need to register for the same section of ENG 102 in the spring. The class rosters are determined according to permissions, and you will initially only be granted permission for the same section as the class that you are currently taking. In many cases, this means that you will have the same instructor for ENG 102 that you had for ENG 101.
7. If you took ENG 103 in the fall, the next English class that you need is ENG 104. However, in most cases you do not “have” to take this in the spring. You have the option of waiting to take it until the next academic year.
8. If you did not attend one of my Academic Advising Planning Meetings or did not meet with me about planning your schedule for the spring semester, I encourage you to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our other Academic Advisors prior to November 10. During your appointment, you can plan your spring schedule, discuss major/minor choices, review your personal degree analysis progress report (DAPR), and cover any of your questions or concerns. Call (765) 285-1161 to schedule an appointment today.
9. For more information about academic advising and registering for classes, visit our web site at www.bsu.edu/advising.
My current expectation is to be back in my office and holding “normal” hours and “normal” advising appointments sometime during the first part of December. In the meantime, you are welcome to contact me with questions through email or make appointments with other Academic Advisors in my absence.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
I will be out of the office due to maternity leave until Tuesday, December 1st. Should you need an advising appointment, there are several other Academic Advisors that will be available for appointments. Please call (765) 285-1161 and the receptionist will be happy to set up an appointment for you to meet with another advisor. For general information about scheduling and Course Request, withdrawal, mid-term deficiencies, or other academic issues, visit the website at www.bsu.edu/advising or continue to check out this blog at http://www.bsuadvisor.blogspot.com/.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
What is a "Good" Reason to Withdraw from a Course?
As the semester continues to fly by... the time of mid-term tests and vital ("make or break") exams draws closer. Mid-October tends to be a time when students start to consider when and why Course Withdrawal could be a reasonable option.
1. What is your current grade in the course that you may want to remove from your schedule? If you are receiving a "D" or "F" in the course, you should immediately schedule a time to meet with the professor (or utilize his/her office hours posted in the syllabus). Ask him/her the question: "How realistic is it for me to pull off a passing grade in this course?"
2. What have you done in the class to ensure your success? For instance, are you currently attending study sessions, supplemental instruction (SI) sessions, tutoring sessions and still failing? Or have you been trying to fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants up until this point and hoping for better news? If you have NOT taken advantage of the services and resources in the Learning Center, you may find that just scheduling a tutor once a week could make a world of difference.
3. What is your major? Some majors require students to earn specific GPAs. If your major requires a 2.25 or 3.00 GPA and you know that staying in a particular class will jeopardize that, you may need to withdraw from the course.
4. Are you receiving scholarships or grants that require you to earn certain grades in your classes? Some scholarships may require that you receive a C grade or higher in each of your classes. If staying in a class will make you "lose" your scholarship, it may be in your best interest to get out of that class.
Questions? As always... it is always best to consult with professors, academic advisors, financial aid advisors, and residence hall directors prior to making the decision to withdraw from a class.
Once you have made a decision, you can withdraw from a course up until OCTOBER 27 by completing a Course Withdraw Form in the Registrar's Office in Lucina Hall B-43 (basement).
1. What is your current grade in the course that you may want to remove from your schedule? If you are receiving a "D" or "F" in the course, you should immediately schedule a time to meet with the professor (or utilize his/her office hours posted in the syllabus). Ask him/her the question: "How realistic is it for me to pull off a passing grade in this course?"
2. What have you done in the class to ensure your success? For instance, are you currently attending study sessions, supplemental instruction (SI) sessions, tutoring sessions and still failing? Or have you been trying to fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants up until this point and hoping for better news? If you have NOT taken advantage of the services and resources in the Learning Center, you may find that just scheduling a tutor once a week could make a world of difference.
3. What is your major? Some majors require students to earn specific GPAs. If your major requires a 2.25 or 3.00 GPA and you know that staying in a particular class will jeopardize that, you may need to withdraw from the course.
4. Are you receiving scholarships or grants that require you to earn certain grades in your classes? Some scholarships may require that you receive a C grade or higher in each of your classes. If staying in a class will make you "lose" your scholarship, it may be in your best interest to get out of that class.
Questions? As always... it is always best to consult with professors, academic advisors, financial aid advisors, and residence hall directors prior to making the decision to withdraw from a class.
Once you have made a decision, you can withdraw from a course up until OCTOBER 27 by completing a Course Withdraw Form in the Registrar's Office in Lucina Hall B-43 (basement).
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