Advising Updates

1. Reminder that advisors have sent out the third CMSC permission request form. Submissions can be made until Thursday, 12/5 at 4:45 PM. Permissions will be granted by close of business on Monday, 12/9. If a third course request will put you over the 17 credit limit, please request a high credit load from CMNS in advance. 

2. Monday, 12/9 is the last day of classes and the semester withdrawal deadline.

3. Winter registration is open. Please email your advisor if you would like CMSC course permissions for the winter term.

Please take a moment to recognize instructors, TAs, and STIC facilitators that went above and beyond this semester by nominating them for a teaching award!     

1. The summer 2025 schedule is live on Testudo.
   
   • Some courses can only be offered in Session 1 to allow for the course to be 8 weeks long 
2. The CS Undergraduate Advising Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Break starting on Wednesday, 11/27, and returning on Monday, 12/2. The Office will be open virtually today 11/25 and tomorrow 11/26.
3. The CMSC 3rd/STIC permission form will be sent out by the close of business today, 11/25. 
4. The last day to Withdraw from the Fall 2024 semester will be Monday, 12/9 at 10:50PM. We recommend reaching out to your advisor if this is an option you are considering! 

• Thanksgiving Break starts on Wednesday 11/27, next week. Advising office will be remote on Monday and Tuesday, still hosting virtual drop in advising. 
• Third course permission and STIC permission form will be coming on Monday, November 25 from your advisor -- the form will be sent by EOD on Monday.  (Advisors will close current course request form when we send the new one, future swaps will be over email.) Permissions for 3rd course and STIC course will start to be granted on Monday, December 9. 

• Please check the latest CS Course Capped Waitlists.
• Participate in CRA Survey! 
• 3rd/STIC Permission Form will be coming out on 11/25 by close of business; permissions will be granted starting on 12/9 and no earlier 
  • If your 3rd CS course will put you over 17 credits, reach out to your advisor for information about requesting a high credit load.   

Please refer to the capped waitlist course list when registering for courses. The waitlists for the following courses are currently capped:

CMSC414 0101 and 0301

CMSC434 0301

CMSC424 0101

CMSC421 0101

CMSC436 0101

CMSC411 0101

CMSC412 0101 and 0102

CMSC417 0101

1.  Please check the updated CS Course Capped waitlists before you submit course permission request. 

2.  CMSC498C is approved as an Area 1 course. 

3. CMSC498D and  CMSC498Y are approved as Area 2 courses. 

1.  Capped Waitlist Courses -- CMSC414 section 0301 and CMSC434 section 0301.  More waitlist updates are coming this week as seats fill.  

2.  Today is the LAST DAY to withdraw from up to 4 credits with a W! Testudo closes at 10:59pm, but Testudo tends to crash around deadlines, so please make your decisions by 10:30pm at the latest. 

3. November Heritage Month! 

3. First Gen Terp Event on 11/7/2024

4. Business Minor Final Info Sessions this week. 

5. Quest Info Session TODAY 6 to 7 pm in AJC1101

1. Check out Smith minor tabling this week 
2. Please request course permissions to your advisor at least 2 to 3 business days before your registration appointment. 
3. New to CS students! Schedule Mandatory Advising if you haven't. 
4. November 4 is last day to drop up to 4 credits with a W. 
5. Check your terpmail for CSN! 

1. CS Info Week! 

• 4XX Information Session is tonight!
• Academic Planning Workshop is on Wednesday!
• CS MS Nuts and Bolts is on Thursday! 

2. Quest Information Sessions 

3. TA Application is OPEN! 

4.  Students who are new to the CS major, please schedule your Mandatory Advising if you haven't. Returning students, submit your course permission request to your assigned advisor for lifting your Mandatory Advising hold.