BIT Academic Advising
| Academic advisor for Juniors and Seniors through August, 2008 | |
| Dr. Patty Kitchin 2074 Pamplin pkitchin@vt.edu 231-2712 |
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| NEW Academic advisor for Juniors and Seniors beginning August, 2008 | |
Dr. Martin Jones |
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For general information about BIT courses or options, please see the BIT homepage.
BEFORE scheduling an appointment for advising or dropping in during walk-in hours, please complete the following checklist:
- Print a current and complete copy of DARS report (all requirements)
and bring to meeting. Follow instructions at http://www.registrar.vt.edu/graduation/dars.php.
Then you may view/print your DARS. If you try to run an audit
and you get the message "No application for degree on file"
then take the following steps:
- First, specify which BIT option you want to study (DSS or OM). You can go to 1007 Pamplin to do this or email Tracy McCoy (tracym@vt.edu) that information (include student number). If you have already done this, skip this step.
- Then, apply for graduation. Go to Hokie Spa and fill out an application for graduation online. This just records the date you think you will graduate. If you get a message that says "no major concentration specified" you will need to wait a day or two until your BIT option has been processed. At this point your DARS should be available and should have your course information categorized correctly.
- Review the flowchart for your year of graduation and BIT option. These flowcharts show suggested sequences of courses and indicate pre-requisites. These are available in 1007 Pamplin or may be downloaded from: http://www.bit.vt.edu/academics/check_flow.html
Summer 2008 Office Hours:
Dr. Kitchin: I will not be in the office during the summer and won't hold advising appointments but I am happy to answer questions by email. Please generate your DARS on Hokie Spa before sending an email about coursework and I can answer your questions much more quickly. You can go to 1007 Pamplin if you have an urgent question or need a signature.
Dr. Jones: Advising office hours will begin in mid-August, 2008. Check back for times.


