HOW DO I GET A SEAT IN A PERMIT CLASS?

STEP 1: Apply for Spring 2010 permit classes* October 19 - 28, 2009.

• Starting October 19, 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. Wednesday, October 28. 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. Jessica Ebert (Watson 306), and Deena Kerwin (Watson 306) are available for Pre-COMS students, conditional majors and COMS minors.

STEP 2: Claim permits October 30 - November 6, 2009.

• Names of students who were granted permits will be listed outside Watson 209 on Friday, October 30.
• You must claim your permit in Watson 209. You will then use the permit number to register for your class(es) on MyNIU (web based registration system)
• All permits must be 'claimed' by November 6 or they become null and void and the seats will be available for anyone.

COMS 361
COMS 403
COMS 426A
COMS 449
COMS 461B
COMS 455
COMS 469
COMS 496A

•  For Permits in COMS 407, 495A, 495AH, 498A, 498AH, 498B and 498BH, see Nathan Rice Watson Hall 209 or go to COMS 407.
• For Permits in COMS 639, 697, 698, 699 and 630 , see Patricia Guilfoyle in Reavis Hall 107.
• For COMS 497 and JOUR 492 (INTERNSHIP), see Jessica Ebert in Watson Hall 306 or go to Internships.
• For JOUR 495 and 496H, see the Nathan Rice 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) .