This pass-fail class assesses a student's readiness to gain acceptance as major in the School of Journalism and Communication and will normally be taken during the first semester of the sophomore year. Requirements include meeting with the student's adviser, presenting letter of intent (including purpose/calling) after having completed COMM 135, ENGL 101, and JOUR 105, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 in these three courses. To pursue a major in the SJC, a student must first receive a Pass in this course.