From: Andrea Poag Date: January 21 Subject: Dyson Digest - January 21, 2024
Hi everyone,
Welcome back!! We are excited to have you back and we forward to a great semester! Take a minute to review the information below and stop by drop-in times if you have any questions.
I am asking for patience as our office is currently working without two of our outstanding Academic Advisors. The rest of the team will be working hard to answer your questions, return emails, and support your needs. Drop-in times are listed below. Thank you for understanding!
Make this semester your best so far!
Andrea Poag
Director, Dyson Office of Student Services and Advising
DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS
All hours below are first-come, first-serve and IN-PERSON. Sign in at Warren Hall B34.
Drop-in advising hours are meant for spring 2024 course planning. Discussions about summer or long-term planning should be done through a scheduled appointment starting in February.
Monday, January 22nd -- 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Tuesday, January 23rd – 9-10 am and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday, January 24th -- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Thursday, 9-10 am
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY REMINDER
Students are responsible for verifying their course enrollment, graduation requirements, number of course credits, and course sections multiple times throughout the semester. Any questions or concerns should be discussed with an Academic Advisor in the Dyson Office of Student Services & Advising.
REMINDER ABOUT BREAKS
Being in the classroom is vital to success in reaching the learning outcomes for the course. Instructors have different approaches to course attendance, but you need to refer to their syllabus for each course BEFORE scheduling travel. Travel is not an excused absence and could impact a student’s final grade. This also refers to the beginning of classes.
HOW DO I SWAP A SECTION OF AN AEM CORE COURSE?
If you would like to request a swap for any of the courses added by the Dyson Registrar, you should complete the Swap Request on the Swap Request Info/Form.
Swaps will be made on a rolling basis based on availability but may not happen during this enrollment period or even at all. There are no guarantees.
Dyson Core: AEM 2010, 2240, 2420, 2601, and 2700 can have a swap request submitted. No request can be submitted for the Grand Challenge Written Expression courses.
HOW DO I SWAP A SECTION OF AN AEM NON-CORE COURSE?
If you wish to change an AEM (non-core) course section, you can do that through Student Center. You will lose your seat in the course and there is no guarantee that you will get another space.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN CA, RESEARCH, AND/OR INTERNSHIP CREDITS?
The online application for independent study/undergraduate research/teaching assistant (course assistant) will be available through Experience Cornell. Please look for the following form titles:
• CALS & Dyson Special Studies (includes 4970 and 4990)
Once the application is submitted and fully approved, you will receive a Permission Number by email. You must self-enroll in the course through Student Center (search by the Class Number) – you are not enrolled in the class until it is on your Student Center schedule. Please pay careful attention that you enter the approved number of credits and grade option when enrolling. If enrolling in a special studies course or TA course puts you over your maximum credit limit, you will be required to complete a petition before the enrollment for the special studies enrollment can be processed.
The deadline to enroll in independent study/undergraduate research/teaching assistant is Friday, February 23, 2024. You will receive emails regarding the application from noreply-cep@cep.cornell.edu.
Petitions to ADD a special studies course will not be accepted after the deadline, NO EXCEPTIONS even if you have been working the full semester.
REMINDER ABOUT WAITLISTS
Being on canvas is not being officially enrolled in the course. If you are not officially added to the course by the add deadline, your access will be removed.
Any emails regarding waitlists will not receive a response. If you are on a waitlist for an AEM course, you will receive notice if and when there is a seat available.
ENROLLING IN MORE THAN 22 CREDITS?
Seniors may petition through the General Petition Form on the Dyson Launchpad to Exceed 22. Non-seniors cannot enroll in more than 22.
WHEN CAN UPDATE MY GRADUATION DATE?
Update your Application to Update the Degree Standing form on DUST. This can only be done if you are planning to graduate in the same semester.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
The Dyson Launchpad is an extremely helpful site full of resources.
If you are planning to graduate in May 2024, watch for emails from Nicole Heasley, Dyson Registrar to verify you are enrolled in the correct requirements. Some 2024 graduates may have already received these emails. Keep in mind, that if you make changes to your schedule, it is your responsibility to verify the courses are correct. It is vital that you review your CU email regularly.
