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advising
How do I choose a major?

You can declare a major, change your major, or transfer to a different college at Marshall in the College of Liberal Arts office.

How do I find my advisor? Advisors are assigned when you declare your major. The college staff can tell you who your advisor is.
Do I need an advisor?

Freshmen and sophomores must see their advisors (or the Academic Advising Center staff if they are Undecided) before they register each semester. If you are a freshman or sophomore, a hold is placed on your registration and your advisor is the only person who can remove it. Some departments, such have extended the advising requirement to all of their majors. Check your department listing in this catalog to determine your exact advising requirements. Your advisor will help you with advice and support when you have academic or career questions. During pre-registration, if you are subject to mandatory advising, you will need to bring your proposed schedule to your advisor for approval. Although you most often will see your advisor during registration periods, all faculty advisors are available when you need advice or help.

How many hours can I take?

If you wish to take more than 18 hours Fall/Spring or more than 6 hours during a summer term, you will need permission from the Associate Dean.

How do I drop a class?

 

You can drop individual courses after the Schedule Adjustment period and during the Withdrawal period which lasts until the Friday of the tenth week of class during a regular semester. The exact last day for dropping individual courses is always published in the Schedule of Courses and the Academic Calendar for any given semester or term. You must get a “Schedule Adjustment and Class Drop Form” from the Registrar’s Office, fill in the required course drop information, and then obtain the signature of the course instructor. If you are on academic probation, you must also get the approval and signature of the associate dean of the college and bring the completed form to the Registrar’s Office.

What is my catalogue of record?

Your catalog of record is the one in effect at the time you declare your major. You then have ten years in which to complete your program. If you do not meet graduation requirements in this ten-year period, then you must meet the curriculum requirements of the catalog in effect at the date of graduation. If you decide to change your major in Liberal Arts or to transfer to another college, you are governed by the catalog in effect at the time of change.

How do I know I am on track to graduate?

During your junior year, and no later than the semester in which you complete 80 semester hours, you should make an appointment with the Academic Advisor in the College Office for a credit evaluation. This evaluation will show you exactly what course requirements you have completed and exactly what requirements remain. The evaluation also will help ensure that you are making satisfactory progress towards graduation. You should apply for graduation in the college office the semester before you plan to graduate to insure all requirements are met. You must apply no later than the application date listed in the current schedule.

When do I apply for graduation? Apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester or term in which you intend to complete graduation requirements. You should initiate the application for graduation in the college office. The university also requires every prospective graduate to pay a graduation fee at the Bursar's office. A receipt for this fee must accompany the completed application for graduation. The deadline for applying for graduation for every semester or term in the academic year is listed in the current Schedule of Courses.
course registration
When do I register? Registration for an upcoming semester begins far in advance of that semester. Classes generally fill up quickly, so it is best to register as soon as you are able.
Registration is available to you according to your class standing and your last name. This information is published in the official schedule of courses. Please note that once you are able to register according to your classification, you can continue to drop/add courses until the last day to add/drop.
For some reason the system won't let me register? If you are unable to register during your assigned registration window, that may mean that a hold has been placed on your record. Holds are placed for a number of reasons including academic deficiencies, student status, incomplete admissions documents, an outstanding financial obligation, or if a student has not met the prerequisites for the course they want to take. For assistance call the Registrar at 304.696.2252.
email
What email address will my instructor use to contact me? Email from your instructor and all office on campus will likely be sent to your Marshall University email address unless you choose to set a forwarding address at this site: Computing Services Email Delivery Location

You can access your Marshall University email by logging into myMU. Please check your Marshall University email account often if you do not set a forwarding address.

What is my instructor's email address?

Most instructor email addresses at Marshall University are available in the MU Electronic Phonebook Directory.

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