How do I arrange a meeting with an advisor?
If you have not declared your major or wish to change your major, you should see an advisor located in the CHE Advising Center (140 Rivers) or call 328-2521, ext. 1.

If you have declared your major, you should meet with your assigned faculty advisor.  If you do not know the name of your faculty advisor, please check Banner Self Service under “Student Records” and “Student Information”.  If the advisor is “unknown” or is not in your program of study, contact your departmental office for assistance. 

How do I register for courses on Banner Self Service?
Go to www.thisisbanner.com and review the steps for registering with Banner.  You must obtain a PIN number from your advisor in order to register.  The PIN changes each semester.  You receive your pin when you meet with your advisor for an advising appointment.

How do I know my ECU (Banner) ID?
Log onto OneStop and click the profile tab at the top or “What is my ECU (Banner) ID?” on the tools page.  (Effective fall 2007, you will no longer use your social security number as your ID number.)

I received elective credit or did not receive any credit for a transfer course that I think should count as one of my required courses.  What do I do?

• Print and complete the form at this link
  http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/advising/upload/TrfbyTitleSP07.pdf
• Submit completed form and any supporting documents (e.g. syllabus) to the chair of the department in which the course is taught. 
• The department will decide if the course is equivalent to an ECU course. 
• If you are unsure about the department, ask your academic advisor. 

I received AP credit.  How do I get the credit on my record at ECU?
You must request the College Board that administers the tests to send your AP scores to ECU. 

All of my transfer credit is not showing up on Banner.  What do I do?
Make sure that the college or university where you took the courses has sent an official transcript to the ECU Admissions Office.  If it has been sent, contact the ECU Admissions Office to be sure it was received and ask when your credit will be entered on your record. 
You know your record better than any one, so be sure to follow up on the credits that you have earned. 
Don’t repeat a course that you already have credit for.  You can only receive credit once.  Keep your advisor informed and ask for assistance if you are still encountering difficulty.

How do I know what courses to take each semester? 
Your catalog lists all requirements for your degree.  The 4-year plan and check sheet that you received during Orientation will help you decide what to take next.  These documents are also available in Rivers 140.
Your advisor will send you an e-mail when it is time to schedule an advising appointment to plan classes for the next term.  Sign up early for an appointment with your advisor to avoid the rush.  Come prepared with a list of classes you are ready to take and questions.

How many grade replacements do I get?
Three

How does the grade replacement policy work?
You can grade replace any 1000 or 2000 level class in which your received a D or F.  You must take the class again and complete a grade replacement form which is available at the Forms section of the Advising Center webpage or in the CHE Advising Center.  Take the completed form to the Office of the Registrar in Whichard or bring it to the Advising Center (140 Rivers).

You cannot grade replace a class if you have taken a higher level class for which the class is a prerequisite.

How many drops do I get?
The number of drops depends on the number of credit hours you have at the time of initial enrollment at ECU:

0-29 hr:       4 drops              
30-59 hr:     3 drops             
60-89 hr:     2 drops     
90+ hr:        1 drop

How many years is my ECU catalog valid?
Five years.  After five years you will be required to move to a newer catalog and follow the curriculum requirements in that catalog.

Your advisor might recommend that you move to a newer catalog if the curriculum has changed and the new curriculum will better prepare you for the workplace.

How do I gain permission to take courses at another college or university?

• Print and complete the form at this link www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/registrar/FRF.cfm . 
• Read the eligibility requirements on page 2 of the form.
• If you have declared your major, the head of your department/school will have to sign your form before you submit it. 
• If you are still in general college, the form can be submitted without a department/school signature.
• Return completed form to Whichard 100.  If you have any questions, contact Brad McAllister at mcallisterb@ecu.edu at 328-5571.

How many hours of writing-intensive courses are required for graduation?
ECU requires 12 hours of writing-intensive (WI) credit for all first undergraduate degree students.  You will earn 6 hours of WI for ENGL 1100 and 1200; you need at least 3 hours of WI in the major and an additional 3 WI hours in any area.   Each CHE major is different.  Many of the majors have 12 or more hours of WI built into the requirements. 

Courses that meet the writing intensive requirement specify “WI” in the course description at the back of the ECU catalog and under “attributes” on Banner.  Page 48 of the 2007-2008 catalog has additional information about the WI requirements. 

Please discuss this requirement with your academic advisor if you have concerns. 

Your current academic advisor may also answer questions about different specific majors. 

If you know the major you want to declare, contact the advisor for that major.  If you are unsure, your current advisor or the Academic Advising and Support Center can assist you. 

How do I obtain permission to register for more than 18 hours?
The university requires you to have a 3.0 or higher GPA if you want to take an overload.  The chair of your department will have to sign the registration form giving you permission for the overload.  You will need to take the signed form to the Registrar to be added to the extra hours.  (In rare circumstances, students with a lower GPA will be approved for an overload.)

How do I withdraw from the University?
Don’t simply walk away—you have to process a withdrawal.  Contact the Center for Academic Services in 100 Whichard (328-6077) for instructions.  They do not require you to have an appointment and you will find that the staff in the Center for Academic Services is very helpful.  They will give you instructions to follow if you decide to return to ECU later.

I think I am getting close to graduation.  What do I do?
Come to the Advising Center (140 Rivers) to schedule an appointment for a Senior Summary after you have completed 90 hours towards your major.  You will apply for graduation at the time of your Senior Summary.