Registration for the spring 2018 semester begins November 6th! We all know the frustrations that come with registration. Logging on to My Madison and seeing your shopping cart filled with those little blue boxes can be daunting. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure your enrollment appointment goes smoothly this year! Visit the … Continue reading Registration Tips and Tricks
Create Your Own Major?
Ever feel that your major isn't for you? Or that you are interested in a variety of subjects that don't fit into one particular major? You may be surprised to know that JMU offers an Independent Studies major (students must have 3.25 GPA, or higher), where you choose your own courses under a self-determined theme. Through … Continue reading Create Your Own Major?
Best JMU Electives
It's that time of year- MyMadison stalking, schedule making, changing, and changing again- enrollment for Spring 2017! Still looking for a class to fill up your schedule and looking to get a break from your major? This could be your chance to take a fun class that you really enjoy! Here is a list of … Continue reading Best JMU Electives
How to Prepare for Class Registration
Class registration is here and is leaving many of us feeling just like this: You hear everyone's enrollment appointment times and it leaves you anxious. All the classes you need are either before 11am or after 5pm and it feels like every single professor on Rate My Professor has less than a 2.5. You are … Continue reading How to Prepare for Class Registration
Getting to Know the Class Before you Sign Up
Let’s say it’s the start of the semester (syllabus week) and you have a full 15 credit course load. However, you want to make this year legendary and take one more class, but how should you go about it? You may… Close your eyes and pick one of the open classes (that fits into your … Continue reading Getting to Know the Class Before you Sign Up
Top 10 classes to take at JMU
Scuba and Skin Diving (KIN 156) Most people only see the depths of the ocean from documentary series “Blue Planet” on their Netflix account. However, if you take this eight-week course and get your scuba-diving certification, you can explore the aquatic world in person. Fencing (KIN 128) Sword fight! Whether you want to become a … Continue reading Top 10 classes to take at JMU