Freshmen

Freshman are students with 0 to 26 overall credit hours. Transfer hours are included in your overall hours. Freshman are required to speak with an academic advisor each semester before registering for classes.

In order to complete a degree within four years it is important for a you to closely follow your chosen major's curriculum guide. The curriculum guides are recommended course schedules designed to help you remain on track.

HINT: Use it your curriculum sheet as a checklist and update it each semester.

Mandatory Advising

Freshmen students have mandatory advising each semester. You must speak with an advisor before pre-registration so your advising hold can be removed. An advising hold placed on your record will prevent you from registering for classes. The best time to see an advisor is before the pre-registration rush.

Students may drop in to see an advisor at the Office of Student Services is located in the Room 214 Science Building. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Students will be seen on a first come basis.

Don't wait till the last minute to see an Academic Advisor.

Preparing for an Advising Visit

Please bring the following:

1. A tentative class schedule.

   • Schedule of Course booklets and Schedule Adjustment Forms are available in the Office of Student Services or outside the Registration Office in Old Main.

2. A list of questions you may want to ask.

3. If you already have a schedule or partial schedule, bring a detail copy of it with you. Available on myMU.

Quick Review for Staying on Track

 

	Schedule an appointment early in the semester with an academic advisor to help set up an academic plan
	Map out courses several semesters in advance to ensure pre-requisite requirements are fulfilled
	Register for courses that will satisfy your major and the Marshall Plan requirements
	Refer to the Schedule of Courses for important dates and deadlines
	Refer often to your curriculum guide and the Undergraduate catalog
	Begin discussing academic major/minors with professors during their office hours
	Average 32 credits for the academic year
	Get involved with student organizations and campus activities

 

You might want to review Tips for Success

Detours to Get You Off Track

	Carrying less than 16 credit hours a semester (on average)
	Having to repeat classes
	Not having the pre-requisite completed for a required class
	Not keeping track of your academic progress
	Switching majors

Student Responsibilities

	Accept full ownership for his/her decisions and actions.
	Prepare for advising sessions and bring appropriate resources or materials.
	Follow through on actions identified during each advising session.
	Become knowledgeable of and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and requirements.
	Evaluate the advising system, when requested, in order to strengthen the advising process.

Academic Advisors assist students in:

	Developing course schedules which consider the student's academic and career goals.
	Understanding the academic requirements by the College of Sciences and Marshall University.
	Understanding Marshall University's policies and procedures
	Establishing academic and career goals.
	Finding resources to help students with academic or personal difficulties.

When in doubt or if you have question, PLEASE stop by the Office of Student Services to get clarification or answers.