Friday, September 5, 2014

Academic Help | Health Sciences

Get Help with Learning
I have been hearing from some of you that you’re beginning to feel the academic crunch.  Lots of reading and comprehension required, right?  Get help with your academics sooner rather than later!  Speak with your professor, create study groups with your classmates, and seek learning centers that will support you.  Here are some campus resources that support you with your academics:

Major and Career Interest in Health?
Are you considering majors within the Department of Health Sciences?  Academic programs within this department include Athletic Training; Dietetics; Health Services Administration; Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Assessment and Promotion; Health Studies; or Public Health.  The deadline to declare is September 15 so that you have access to courses required for the major during spring semester registration.  Please email me your availability so that we can schedule a meeting to discuss declaring if you’re considering any of these programs.

Withdrawing from JMU
Deciding to leave JMU is a big decision, and often times, a difficult one.  I’m not writing this because I want you to leave, but you may be thinking about it, and I want you to be informed.  If you choose you want to leave an officially withdraw from the university, you must communicate with a number of offices on campus to officially withdraw from the University.  Friday, September 12 is the last day to withdraw from the university with cancellation of tuition charges.  On the Office of the Registrar’s website, there is a checklist of things to do as you prepare to leave JMU, including letting me know, communicating with your RA to properly check-out of your room, and completing paperwork to officially drop your coursework.  As always, please let me know if you would like help navigating this process.