Adviser
Who is my adviser? You can find out who your adviser is in URSA under the Student Services tab.
How do I make an appointment to see my adviser? Your adviser’s office hours are posted on his/her office door and also on the Journalism Department bulletin board on the fourth floor of Davis Hall. Also see faculty and staff for office hours, office locations, and contact information.
Commencement
How many credits do I need to graduate? You need 120 earned credits.
What are the deadline dates for application? May Graduates: November 15, August Graduates: April 1, December Graduates: April 1
What do I do if I’ve missed the deadline for applying for graduation in URSA? You will need to contact the Dean’s Office for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Their office is located in 201 McElhaney. They will have you complete a paper application.
How do I apply for graduation? You must apply for graduation through URSA using these procedures in Academic Records under the Student Services tab.
I’ve applied for graduation, now what? Once you apply for graduation, the Dean’s Office for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences will review your application and make sure you meet all graduation requirements. Once your application is reviewed you will receive an e-mail from the Dean’s Office. The Journalism Department will confirm the Dean’s Office’s review, and once grades are posted for your final semester, the Dean’s office will send the list of graduates to the Registrar’s Office.
How do I find information about the university Commencement ceremony? Select for all the details of the University Commencement Ceremony, including what to do in case of inclement weather, tickets, parking, and how to make sure that your name will be announced.
How do I find information about the Journalism Department commencement ceremony? Select for all the details of the Journalism Department Commencement Ceremony, including location and start time.
Internships
Where do I go if I have questions about Journalism internships? Questions should be directed to Randy Jesick, internship coordinator.
Journalism Major
Where can I get a Journalism checksheet? Checksheets are available in the Journalism Department office, 434 Davis, or you can print a checksheet.
Where do I find out the requirements for the Journalism major? You can use the Journalism checksheet or you can find requirements for all majors in the IUP catalog, available for purchase at the Co-op store or on line at IUP Undergraduate Catalog.
Journalism Minor
How do I apply for a Journalism minor? Print out the application and bring it to the Journalism Department, 434 Davis. The application lists the requirements for the minor.
Who is my Journalism minor adviser? Randy Jesick, chairperson, advises the Journalism minors.
Registration
What is an alternate PIN and why do I need it? Every semester you get a new alternate PIN in order to register for your courses in URSA for the following semester. The PIN you receive for Fall semester registration will also be used for Summer course registration.
How do I get my alternate PIN? You must contact your adviser for an advising appointment. Your adviser will review your CAPP report and help you create your course schedule for the upcoming semester. He/she will then give you your alternate PIN.
I’ve lost my alternate PIN, where can I get it? Once you have registered for courses, your alternate PIN becomes available on URSA. Otherwise, you need to come to the Journalism Department during our normal hours.
How do I know when to register? You can find this information on URSA in Registration under the Student Services tab.
How are registration times designated? Registration times are first designated by attachment to a special group (e.g., sports teams, etc.), and then by earned credits (i.e., class standing: sophomore, junior, etc.). The only exception is that freshmen during the Spring semester will register before the seniors, juniors, and sophomores.
I’m trying to register for a course and I can’t find it. What does that mean? It could mean that the course is closed (full) or perhaps seats are being held for majors that meet the prerequisites. The course might require instructor’s permission for registration. Contact the instructor to request an override or call the department secretary to check on the status of the course.
I have an override for a course. How do I use it? Bring your override sheet to the Journalism Department secretary in 434 Davis. She will enter the override into Banner. In most cases, the override will be entered the same day that she receives it. You must still register for the class. Before entering URSA, locate the CRN for the course. This number can be found on any of the posted course schedules on the fourth floor of Davis Hall, or on the URSA homepage under "Schedule of Classes Listing." Click on the link and then click on the letter "J" for Journalism courses. You will also be able to see your override in "Registration Status" in URSA in Registration under the Student Services tab. After finding the CRN, go to "Process Registration." Scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see a line of boxes under "Add Course by CRN." In a box, type in the CRN and click on "Submit Changes."
My override didn’t work. Now what do I do? Check to make sure that the CRN is correct. Make sure you are trying to schedule in the correct semester. Check to make sure that you meet the prerequisite(s). Is there a "hold" on your account which would prohibit registration? Is there a time conflict with a course that you've already scheduled? If you’ve checked these and you find that you are still having problems using your override, call the department secretary.
