Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find information about important dates and deadlines?

Where can I find my advisor’s contact information?

What is the best way to set up an appointment with my advisor?

What information should I include in an email to my advisor asking for an appointment?

How should I prepare for a meeting with my advisor?

I emailed my advisor for an appointment three days ago and he or she has not gotten back to me yet. Why?

Who can I see if I need immediate assistance but I do not have an appointment with my advisor?

What is an academic plan and do I really need one?

What is e-campus?

Is there a “general business” major for JMU?

What minors does the CoB offer?

Does the CoB offer any tutoring programs?

If I withdraw from a College of Business class after my parents have paid the tuition bill, will they receive credit for it the following semester?

What is a Peoplesoft number?

Where can I get a hard copy of my transcript?

What does a “W” on my transcript mean?

I tried signing up for a course on e-campus but it was full. What do I do?

How many times a semester does the CoB offer overrides?

Does an override register me for a course?

Can I audit a College of Business course?

Can I take a course credit/no credit?

Can I take some of my B.B.A. prerequisites over the summer at other schools?

What is COB 300?

Is it easier to take my hardest prerequisite classes over the summer?

What happens if I hand in a COB 300 application after the deadline?

I heard that if you get a “C” in a CoB class it counts as a failure. What are the grade standards for the CoB classes and where can I find them?

What can I do if I fail a course?

How do I get on the President's List or the Dean's List?

Do I have to complete all 100- and 200-level CoB core courses before I can enroll in COB 300?

Can I take COB 191 and COB 291 in the same semester?

Will I be dropped from a College of Business course due to non-attendance?

What is a non-business elective?

If I am switching my major from a non-CoB department will any of my former major classes count as non-business electives?

If I want to apply for COB 300 in the fall, spring or summer, do I need to do separate applications for each?

Where does JMU’s business program rank nationally?

NOTE
All students are responsible for verifying any changes in class schedule with the Office of Registrar. Non-adherence to this policy can result in a student receiving a failing grade in a course.