1) Submit your major declaration here. You can also declare a minor on the same page. If you are unsure of what your major should be, or if you should declare a minor, please contact one of the following advisors:

College of Arts and Letters – Dr. Kistenberg ckistenberg@jcsu.edu

Metropolitan College of Professional Studies –

Department of Business Administration and Economics – Dr. Maureen Leary (mleary@jcsu.edu) 

Department of Health and Human Performance – Dr. Antonia Mead (amead@jcsu.edu) 

College of STEM – Dr. Ahmed Faik afaik@jcsu.edu

               Natural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS), Biology and Chemistry Students - Dr. Ronda Bibbs (rbibbs@jcsu.edu)

               Natural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS) Psychology Student J1 Access - Dr. Douglas Cooper (dpcooper@jcsu.edu)

2) Placement exams: These exams will be used by your advisor to place you in the correct courses.

- Math Placement Exam: This exam will determine which math class is right for you. This exam is Mandatory for all incoming students to the university unless you are transferring in math credit or are bringing in AP or IB credit.

- Chemistry Placement Exam: This exam is required for students who are interested in majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Computer Engineering. Again, if you are transferring in chemistry credit from another school or have AP or IB credit, you may not need this exam.

- Foreign Language Placement Exams: These exams are for those who have some proficiency in either French or Spanish and desire to place out of one or both required courses. If you would like an assessment for a language other than French or Spanish, please contact your advisor. They will help you contact the correct people.

Please note that these exams require time for grading. Scores can take up to two (2) business days to be processed and available to your advisor. (NOTE: Please take them in advance of making your schedule.)

3) Once you have declared your major (if applicable) and taken your placement exams, you are ready to contact your advisor to make your schedule. Please contact the advisor listed above.

1) Placement exam

2)Set appointment for one on one pre-strengths advising session below

George Buggs III                                                                                  Antonio Brown

Director                                                                                                 Program Coordinator

gbuggs@jcsu.edu                                                                                asbrown@jcsu.edu

Schedule advising appointment here:                                             Schedule advising appointment here: 

Course Registration: 

Sit Lux Scholars: 

Bridge to Biddle Summer course schedules are provided upon your arrival in June. Fall schedules are reviewed and created during your time over the summer. 

Biddle Freshman Scholars: 

Fall schedules are created and discussed during your one on one appointment. 

*Biddle Institute students are not able to declare their major until after the first semester and requirements have been met, however, advising sessions are geared to prepare you for this decision.