Where is the Advising Center located?
The Academic Advisors for the School of Communication are located in the Academic Advising and Support Center located in suit 2500 – Old Cafeteria Building. The telephone number for the Advising Center is 252-328-1084 or 252-328-6001.
Where is the main office for the School of Communication?
The main office for the School of Communication is housed in Joyner East 102.
What are the requirements to declare a major in Communication?
1) To officially declare a major or minor in Communication, students must complete the School of Communication application for admission form which can be downloaded from the School of Communication website: www.ecu.edu/comm
2) In order to continue on as a School of Communication major, students must:
Maintain a minimum grade of C in ALL COMM courses
Maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA
How many hours of foreign language do I need?
For the BS degree in Communication, students are required 6 s.h. of a foreign language (through level 1002).
Do I need to take MATH 1065 (College Algebra)?
For the BS degree in Communication, any course designated (FC:MA) in the Undergraduate Catalog will satisfy the Foundations Curriculum Mathematics requirement. This includes MATH 1050, which requires neither the placement exam nor remedial math. However, some minors (e.g., Business or and Hospitality Management) have specific math requirements, and MATH 1050 will not satisfy them. Check any minor you are considering carefully.
Can I use Foundations Curriculum courses as a part of my major?
No, Communication majors cannot count COMM courses toward their Foundations Curriculum.
Am I required to choose a minor?
Students obtaining a BS degree in Communication are not required to choose a minor, but it is highly recommended. If a student obtaining a BS degree chooses not to have a minor, he or she would need to select structured electives with his or her advisor to reach the 126 credit hours required for graduation.
What minor should I choose?
Just as you selected a major that interests you, you should select a minor that interests you. Your minor should complement your major, giving it additional strength and depth. For example, if you plan to work in the sports industry, consider a Sports Studies minor. If you plan to own your own business, consider a Business Administration minor.
When do I register?
Early registration is held in the Fall (late October or early November) for the spring semester and in the Spring (early April) for summer and fall courses. The number of credit hours completed determines the day and time you can register.
Can I register for my classes online?
Yes. All currently enrolled students have the opportunity to register for their classes online with the use of OneStop – Banner Self Service. The OneStop program can be found at www.onestop.ecu.edu. In order to register online, students must first meet with their advisor to discuss registration and to receive their registration pin. This pin is then used to sign into the Banner registration system. For more information on how to register online, students should visit http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/registrar/RegInfo.cfm
What is a full-time student?
To be considered a full-time student in either the Fall or the Spring semester you need to be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours. To be considered full-time in the summer sessions you need to be registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours.
What Course Load should I take in a term?
To graduate in four years, students will need to register for an average of 16 credit hours per semester. A typical course load in a spring or fall semester is 15 or 16 credit hours, while the maximum is 18 credit hours. A typical courses load in a summer session is 6 credit hours, while the maximum 7 credit hours.
How do I plan for early registration?
The Academic Advising and Support Center will present advising workshops the month prior to registration for freshman communication majors. These workshops prepare students for early registration. The dates, times, and locations for the advising workshops will be posted on bulletin boards in the Advising Center. Students will also be notified by campus email. Attending one of these sessions will allow students to ask questions about the registration process, get feed back from other students about popular courses and instructors, and receive their registration pin so they will be able to register on Banner. If a freshman feels they need more time to speak with their advisor or has a lot of questions and would like to schedule an individual appointment, they should phone 252-328-1084 or 252-328-6001 to schedule an individual appointment.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors need to schedule an individual appointment to speak with their advisor prior to early registration. Students should make advising appointments for the next semester as soon as they get settled with their classes this semester, long before early registration begins. Students who need to schedule an individual appointment should phone 328-1084 or 328-6001.
What should I bring to an advising workshop or individual appointment?
Students need to bring their Undergraduate Catalog, an updated copy of their degree checksheet, and proposed course schedule of classes you might like to take next semester. In addition, students should have alternate courses planned in case they cannot get their first choices. If a student has a lot of questions about their coursework, it helps to make a list of questions to bring with them so nothing will be forgotten.
When can I drop classes?
Students can drop a class without penalty (i.e., without using a Drop) before 5:00 PM on the fifth day of classes in a semester or the second day of a summer session. Students can drop a class, using a Drop, from the sixth day of class through the end of the fifth week of a semester or the third day of classes through the second week of a summer session. See the relevant term calendar in the Course Registration Schedule book for the exact dates.
When can I add classes?
Students can add a class through the sixth day of classes in a spring or fall semester or the third day of classes in a summer session.
If I receive a grade of "D" for a major course, do I need to take it over?
Yes. Although a "D" is a passing grade, a minimum grade of C is required in all COMM courses that count toward the major.
What is Grade Replacement?
A student is permitted to use the Grade Replacement Policy a maximum of three times for 1000 and 2000 level courses in which he or she has earned a grade of D or F. To replace a grade, the student must complete a grade replacement form and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar in the Whichard Building. If a student uses a Grade Replacement, the old grade will still be listed on the transcript, but only the new grade will be used to calculate their cumulative grade point average.
What is a senior summary and when do I need to do it?
The senior summary is a survey of all the courses a student has already taken and how they fit into the degree program. It also lists the courses a student needs to complete in order to graduate. A senior summary should be done once the student has reached 90 credit hours or two semesters prior to graduation. Students should schedule an appointment with one of the academic advisors to complete the summary. Once a student has completed their senior summary with his or her advisor, they need to apply for graduation. Students can pick up an Application for Graduation in the Office of the Registrar in Whichard 108. There is no fee to apply for graduation.
What Grade Point Average is required to graduate?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate from East Carolina University. In addition, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their major courses.
