The way that we register for classes has changed. Let me repeat – it’s now completely different. We no longer register for classes through Banner. Course planning and registration is now a “card” (category) in Pirate Port. See below:
Once you click this you will be presented with several options. That screen looks like this:
Class registration for summer and fall begins for most students on March 28. As we move ahead, please remember the following in your planning: We strongly advise the PS majors take the following classes in the following years/semesters.
1. We typically advise everyone to take the writing course (POLS 2090) in their second (sophomore) year. It’s a good course to have as a base. By the way, you should also take it before the ENGL 2201.
2. Take POLS 3031 (methods) in the FALL of your JUNIOR year. (1) It’s only offered in the fall, and you need it to take 3032 if you are a POLS BS major.
3. POLS 3032 should be taken in the SPRING of your JUNIOR year. It’s ONLY offered in the spring. If you wait to take these courses when you’re a senior, and, heaven forbid you fail them, you will obviously have more trouble finishing your degree on time – because both 3031 and 3032 are required courses.
The ECU Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement and Pirates Vote will be hosting two events this week that we hope you will help us promote. Please spread the word as we would like good attendance at both, especially Citizen U with the visit from the mayor of Greenville, PJ Connelly. Both are free and open to both faculty, staff, and students. Thanks!
EVENT #1: Citizen U: Every Tuesday (4-5pm) @ MSCS Room 307 or Online
A Hybrid workshop series designed to educate students about how to be responsible, engaged citizens and to inspire them to be involved in their communities and our democracy. Our next session will focus on Local Government & City Services with a visit by PJ Connelly, mayor of Greenville! (Free Snacks!)
This three-part series brings together faculty, staff, students, and community members to have dinner and discuss a current event. Media clips, headlines, podcasts, photographs, and political cartoons are used to drive the discussion. A safe space is created for all individuals to share their unique experiences and personal perspectives around the topic. Our topic for this month will be Ukraine, the latest Supreme Court nominee, and rising prices! (Menu Item: Moe’s Southwest Grill)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alex R. Dennis, Assistant Director, Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement. Main Campus Student Center, Suite 208, Mail Stop 182. dennisa15@ecu.edu, OR 252-737-4988
Registration for summer & fall classes begins soon. You can – perhaps should – begin to familiarize yourself with your Degree Works record in order to get a better idea of which courses you’ll need.
If you are not familiar with Degree Works yet, no big deal: We laid out a set of very simple instructions in an earlier set of posts. Please see the following:
If a tree falls in the forest, and no one hears it, does it make a sound? More: If a message is posted on social media, and students are on spring break, will anyone read it?
No social media postings this week – tune in next week for early and complete information about registration.
Registration for summer and fall classes starts soon after spring break.
Early registration – for special categories – begins Friday, March 25.
For most students registration begins Monday, March 28.
The day you can register depends on the number of credit hours you have completed PRIOR to this semester: The number of COMPLETED HOURS, as of Jan., 2022. The schedule is below:
You can find the number of completed hours by checking DegreeWorks. The number you are looking for is the “overall credits,” listed below your minor (in the right hand column, at the top). See the picture below:
Please prepare yourself by looking through your Degree Works record (remember, use FIREFOX for Degree Works!). Your adviser will reach out to you with more information, including your PIN.
Other information about registration can be found here: https://registrar.ecu.edu/students. It’s a good idea to spend a couple of minutes looking through this information – LOTS of questions answered here!
If there are other questions, please contact your adviser.
Students, you may be interested in NCDOT internship/apprenticeship opportunities to make a difference and gain hands-on skills.
They are recruiting for an intern and 4 apprentices who are interested in planning and public transportation to join our Integrated Mobility (IM) team. The IM team implements 21st century transportation solutions connecting bike and pedestrian paths to public transit. Students who are hired can expect to get exposure to all aspects of a transit system and to gain experience in public transportation operations.
The internship is based in Raleigh, NC and is open to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate level program. Students must apply at https://bit.ly/341HIcn by March 31, 2022.
The 4 apprenticeships are open to seniors graduating between Dec 2021 and May 2022. Apprenticeships are available in Boone, Durham, and Charlotte and will require a 12-month commitment. Students must apply at https://bit.ly/NCDOTIMApprentice by March 31, 2022.
For more information, please contact Chloe Fanelli, NCDOT Recruiter, cjfanelli@ncdot.gov (919-707-4439)
President Biden addressed members of Congress and the country last light in his first State of the Union speech. The speech lasted 62 minutes. Highlights included remarks about Russia and the Ukraine, inflation and COVID.
Spring 2022 8-week Block 2 classes begin today, Monday, Feb. 28. The last day to make schedule changes (adding or dropping courses) for this 8-week Block is Wednesday, March 22, at 5:00 pm.
MORE: Registration for Summer Sessions and Fall Semester 2022 begins on March 28. Start reviewing your Degree Works record!
