Advising

Academic advising is an important part of the educational experience here at Marshall.  When you officially declare a Political Science undergraduate major in the College of Liberal Arts, your first step should be to talk to your advisor. Dr. Jamie Warner is the current Director of Undergraduate Studies and thus advises ALL PSC majors.

Contact Information:

Dr. Jamie Warner
710 Smith Hall
(304) 696-2761
warnerj@marshall.edu

Email is always the best way to get in touch with Dr. Warner, although she will be in her office during her office hours and will certainly return your phone calls.

She will assist you in picking courses, remind you of graduation requirements, and help you explore options after graduation, such as graduate school, law school and/or career choices.  As an adult, your choices are ultimately your own.  However, Dr. Warner is here to help you make the best possible choices for you and your future.  The College of Liberal Arts Student Information Page can also provide you with important information on choosing your courses, calculating your GPA, applying for graduation, and much more.

Every Political Science major has an advising hold placed on his/her registration every semester through graduation.  Majors (literally) cannot register until that hold is lifted.  The computer will not let you.   Thus, not only will you want to see Dr. Warner for her sage advice, you also have to see her to get your hold lifted.

 

Registration for the Fall 2008 semester

Registration for the Summer 2008 began on March 31st.

Registration for the Fall 2008 semester began on April 14th.

Please come to Dr. Warner's office during her office hours or email for an appointment for registration advising. (Email and office hours available on "Faculty" page of PSC website)

What should I bring with me when I meet with my advisor?

You should always bring the following things to see Dr. Warner:

(1) Official Political Science Major Advising Sheet. 

(2) List of questions about the major, about specific courses, and about post graduation options.

Dr. Warner will NOT see you unless you have these two things.  No exceptions.  When you come prepared, the registration advising session should take approximately 10-15 minutes. 

What will happen at the meeting with my advisor?

You will show Dr. Warner your completed advising sheet and discuss what courses you need to take to fulfill the three requirements needed for graduation: (1) PSC requirements; (2) College of Liberal Arts requirements; and (3) Marshall Plan requirements. You will also discuss your preferred course schedule for the following semester.  After this discussion, Dr. Warner will remove your hold (via the computer) and, as soon as it is your turn to register (based on number of credit hours completed and last name.), you will be able to register for classes in person, over the phone, or via the computer. 

You also may stop in Dr. Warner’s office hours any time to discuss courses, requirements, plans after graduation, politics in general, and Harry Potter.