Sophomores!

All sophomores (students with 30-59 credit hours) that  have not declared there major should have received an email from me yesterday outlining what to do. In case you forget here it is again:

Beginning Monday, February 11, if you have 30 or more credit hours earned and no declared major, you will have a “No Major Declared” registration hold placed on your account. If you have 45 or more credit hours you have to declare your major to have your hold removed!

If you have decided on your major, you should declare your major by completing the Declaration of Major form with a faculty member in your chosen field. More detailed instructions for each major can be found on the second page of the major checklists here. Once you complete this form, and the faculty advisor signs the form, please return it to Phillips 107, and the front desk will remove your hold. It is important that you let the front desk staff know that you have a hold upon turning in your completed and signed Declaration of Major form.

If you already have a major selected and have not yet declared, it would be in your best interest to do so sooner rather than later. When you declare your major, those requirements will appear on your DegreeMAP audit, and you’ll also receive a faculty advisor in your major (in addition to retaining me as your professional advsior).

If you have not decided on your you must meet with me in order to discuss your Fall 2013 courses and have your hold removed if you do not intend to declare your major this semester.

In an effort to assist you in selecting the appropriate courses and major, I have set aside Sophomore Preference appointment times from Monday, February 11 – Friday, February 22, to meet with you to assess your goals and provide you with resources.

Prior to our appointment, you will need to complete and save a Fall 2013 plan using the DegreeMAP Planner. Input your intended courses for Fall 2013 into the planner, and remember to save your plan. Instructions on how to use the planner tool can be found here.
To prepare for our meeting, please review the Schedule of Classes. If the Schedule of Classes is not yet posted, please use your DegreeMAP audit to create a list of classes based on your remaining requirements. You will be able to create a plan and meet with me even if the schedule has not posted.

You must make an advising appointment to have your hold removed:

• You can make an appointment by calling 202 994-6210 or stopping by Phillips 107.
• I encourage you to make your appointment early, as appointment slots book up quickly during registration time.
• Please come prepared to this appointment with your DegreeMAP planner complete.

You should also consider attending the CCAS Major Declaration Expo:
Tuesday, February 26
5:30-7:00 pm – Continental Ballroom, Marvin Center
Have all of your questions answered by faculty members and peer representatives from every CCAS department.  Then declare your major on the spot!

**Summer Registration begins on March 1.  Your advising holds must be lifted before you can register for summer courses, so if you’re planning to take a class this summer, please take the steps necessary to have your hold lifted prior to March 1. http://columbian.gwu.edu/summer