HOW DO I GET A SEAT IN A PERMIT CLASS?

STEP 1: Apply for Spring 2009 permit classes* Oct 1 - 17, 2008.

• Starting Oct. 1, complete permit application forms -- one for each permit course in the list* to the right. You may need to make several copies of the form. Only those classes listed require a permit. If a class isn’t listed, it doesn’t need a permit!
• Fill in all parts of each form and return it to Watson 209 by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Your signature on the form assures us honesty, accuracy and understanding of all deadlines and procedures!
• Keep a list of the permits you’ve applied for by using the supplied online worksheet. We cannot supply this information after your requests have been submitted.
• You may consult with an advisor before selecting classes. If you don’t know who your assigned advisor is, please go to Watson Hall 209 for assistance. Jessica Baldwin (Watson 306), and Deena Kerwin (Watson 306) are available for Pre-COMS students, conditional majors and COMS minors.

STEP 2: Claim permits by completing a Class Permit Number form Oct. 27 - 31, 2008.

• Names of students who were granted permits will be listed outside Watson 209 on Monday, Oct. 27.
• You must then complete a Class Permit Number form (available in Watson 209) on which you will be assigned a permit number. You will then use the permit number to register for your class(es) on MyNIU (web based registration program).
• Any encumbrances or Accounts Receivable/Health Service holds must be cleared before 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.
• All permits must be 'claimed' by Oct. 31 or they become null and void!

COMS 361
COMS 402
COMS 403
COMS 407
COMS 410
COMS 426A
COMS 449
COMS 455
COMS 461A
COMS 461B
COMS 469
COMS 495A
COMS 497
COMS 498A
COMS 498B

•  For Permits in COMS 407, 495A, 495AH, 498A, 498AH, 498B and 498BH,
• see the Undergraduate Program Secretary in Watson Hall 209 or go to COMS 407.
• For Permits in COMS 639, 697, 698, 699 and 630 , see Susan Edwards in Reavis Hall 107.
• For COMS 497 and JOUR 492 (INTERNSHIP), see Jessica Baldwin in Watson Hall 306 or go to Internships.
• For JOUR 495 and 496H, see the Undergraduate Program Secretary in Watson Hall 209.
• For Honors seats , see HONORS in CAMPUS LIFE 110.
• For JOUR 364, see Alex Wiertelak or Allen May at NTC (Northern Television Center) .