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ZF-1850: urlencode()d cookies break IIS application
I am using Zend_Http_Client against a web application that runs on IIS 4.0. I noticed that I wasn't able to log into this application using Zend_Http_Client, but it worked fine from Firefox. I was able to narrow the cause of this problem down to the cookie getting urlencode()d where the web server/application didn't like this.
After logging in, this is the response from the server (sensitive parts are X'ed out):
HTTP/1.1 302 Object moved Server: Microsoft-IIS/4.0 Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:27:13 GMT MicrosoftOfficeWebServer: 5.0_Pub Location: XXXXXX.asp Content-Length: 131 Content-Type: text/html Set-Cookie: XXXXXX=HID=XXXXXX&UN=XXXXXXX&UID=XXXXX; path=/ Cache-control: private
In the subsequent request Zend_Http_Client sends the following:
GET /XXXXXXX/XXXXXX.asp HTTP/1.1 Host: www.XXXXXXX Accept-encoding: gzip, deflate User-agent: Zend_Http_Client Cookie: ASPSESSIONIDXXXXXXXX=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX;XXXXXX=HID%3DXXXXXX%26UN%3DXXXXXXX%26UID%3DXXXXX;
Note how the cookie that was sent to us has been urlencode()d in our request. This web application apparently does not recognize this cookie and thus prevents us from logging in.
If I remove the urlencode()ing from Zend_Http_Cookie::__toString(), logging into this application works fine:
--- Zend/Http/Cookie.php (revision 1597) +++ Zend/Http/Cookie.php (working copy) @@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ */ public function __toString() { - return $this->name . '=' . urlencode($this->value) . ';'; + return $this->name . '=' . $this->value . ';'; } /**
The new request will look like this:
GET /XXXXXXX/XXXXXX.asp HTTP/1.1 Host: www.XXXXXXX Accept-encoding: gzip, deflate User-agent: Zend_Http_Client Cookie: ASPSESSIONIDXXXXXXXX=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX;XXXXXX=HID=XXXXXX&UN=XXXXXXX&UID=XXXXX;
By the way, this (un-urlencode()d) version is also how Firefox sends the cookie to the server.
I'm not sure if urlencode()ing is required by any RFCs dealing with cookies or whether this is simply a case where IIS or the web application in question is broken. If we need to keep urlencode() in Zend_Http_Cookie::__toString() then it'd be nice if we could specify an option to turn off urlencode()d cookies for broken web applications.
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The same problem.
For example: Receive: Set-Cookie: JSESSIONID=0000j8CydACPu_-J9bE8uTX91YU:12a83ks4k; Path=/
And we have urlencoded session incorrect value: Cookie: JSESSIONID=0000j8CydACPu_-J9bE8uTX91YU%3A12a83ks4k;
Cookie value can contain ":" and other escaped symbols.
I also got bitten by this really nasty bug. Very hard to figure out what's going on. The following bug in PEAR along with the fix might also be worth a look (if clean IP does not scare you off from looking at it): http://pear.php.net/bugs/bug.php?id=1080
The relevant RFC's fail to discuss encoding of specialchars like semicolon, equal or newline all together: http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2109.html http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2965
General consensus on the web seems to be that v0 cookies do not define any encoding.
Using urlencoding seems to be a popular approach though, supposedly for v1 cookies. That being said in this case the encoding needs to be applied to both the name and the value.
There are however obviously servers that do not support v1 cookies and which will run into issues with urlencoding. For these there should be an option to skip urlencoding entirely.
Ok after some discussion with Dave Kristol (http://kristol.org/cookie/errata.html) it seems obvious that there needs to be another way to set the cookie. Indeed the standard is quite lax about encoding. The idea was that the browser should send back whatever was set and it is the job of the server to be able to interpret whatever it gets back again.
So when sending a cookie, it should only do whatever encoding that was decoded previously. In many cases urlencoding might be a reasonable default, but in many cases it isnt. So I suggest to do the following:
1) also url encode/decode the name by default 2) provide a setRawCookie() method where its up to the user to ensure proper encoding 3) maybe also provide a method to "pass along" a raw cookie in the current request, this method would parse the $_SERVER raw cookie value in a simple a way as possible. Maybe even just pass along the entire cookie in the raw form to prevent any chance of misinterpretation
Zend_Http_Client is also affected by this issue, as there is also code in there that forced urlencode() on cookie values.
Here is a solution for just passing through the cookie that was send to PHP. This way when PHP is sitting between the user browser and the original server that set the cookie as a proxy, the cookie is passed through without change to the server that set the cookie.
class My_Zend_Http_Client extends Zend_Http_Client { /** * Add a cookie to the request. If the client has no Cookie Jar, the cookies * will be added directly to the headers array as "Cookie" headers. * * @param Zend_Http_Cookie|string|bool $cookie * @param string|null $value If "cookie" is a string, this is the cookie value. * @return Zend_Http_Client */ public function setCookie($cookie, $value = null) { if ($cookie !== true) { return parent::setCookie($cookie, $value); }
$this->headers['cookie'] = array('Cookie', $_SERVER['HTTP_COOKIE']);
return $this;
Because this issue touches both Zend_Http_Cookie, Zend_Http_Client and in a way Zend_Http_Cookiejar - I think an ideal solution would be:
Whatever is received from the server (through Zend_Http_Cookiejar, Zend_Http_Cookie::fromString() etc. is stored and sent back just the way it is
Any cookies added manually by the user can be either encoded or not - depending on an additional parameter to Zend_Http_Client->setCookie(). By default it will be true (do encoding) in order to maintain BC.
As a general rule, how does this sound?
So to be able to pass through the cookies of the current request without any parsing I could do the following?
$client = new Zend_Http_Client($url, $opts); $cookie = Zend_Http_Cookie::fromString($_SERVER['HTTP_COOKIE']); $client->setCookie($cookie); $response = $client->request();
That seems like a workable approach to me.
Yeah - that would work.
It might also make good sense to add an API to quickly do that - but honestly I think this is quite advanced usage so just to save a line of code I think it's not required.
Also, while I am focusing on the encode part. The same situation also needs to be addressed for the decoding stage. The raw cookie needs to be available in the response.
I do not agree that its so advanced. This situation will come up whenever PHP sits as a proxy between a browser and a server, where the server originally set the cookie. In my case its relevant because of a mashup we are doing. The reason why few users get bitten by this issue is that indeed most servers support url encoding. So the scenario is not so obscure, only that it creates problems is. Now if we make this something the user has to do on his own, then you will have all sorts of users fall into this trap over and over again (even if you document this). But if there is a method "passBrowserCookieToServer()", then it will be clear for people that do write a proxy what method they should use to send the cookie to the server.
Thanks for looking into this!
Attempts to fix both: http://framework.zend.com/issues/browse/ZF-1850 http://framework.zend.com/issues/browse/ZF-5407
Adds an option to Zend_Http_Client to override the old behavior
Adds an optional parameter to Zend_Http_Cookie to override the old behavior and effects how __toString behaves.
Matching English documentation changes for previous patch
Thanks for the patch Michael - I've applied it in r. 21018, and it will be merged to the 1.10 release branch soon.
To not encode cookies, please set the 'encodecookies' config option to false.
Hi, not really fixed. I tested the patch: using http client, still getting encoded cookies even though the "encodecookies" option is set. When going through several requests and a cookie is added via CookieJar->addCookie:
public function addCookie($cookie, $ref_uri = null) { if (is_string($cookie)) { $cookie = Zend_Http_Cookie::fromString($cookie, $ref_uri); .... }
The fromString does not pass the preferred option onto config, thus fromString still gets $encodeValue = true
The encodecookies preference is still not being passed along to cookies that are added to the cookiejar from the response (as pointed out by Danila V.)
Here's a patch that passes along the encodecookies value to cookies added to the cookiejar through addCookiesFromResponse. My first patch, so I apologize if I missed a step.
The patch looks good, I have two questions:
Have you signed a CLA?
Do you have any unit tests that reproduce the issue you think should be committed along with this patch?
I did sign a CLA (Feb of 2009).
I haven't created any unit tests for this issue. (though I will vouch that it works in my real-world scenario)
Patch applied, unit test added to verify resolution. Committed to trunk in r23442, merged into 1.11 branch in 23443.


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With her trademark lyricism, Maggie Stiefvater turns to a new world, where a pair are swept up in a daring, dangerous race across a cliff—with more than just their lives at stake should they lose.
©2011 Maggie Stiefvater (P)2011 Scholastic Audio
"Stiefvater at Her Best"
I debated for a long time about whether or not to read the book or listen to the audiobook. There are some books that are better read than listened to and some that are better listened to than read. Well, after listening to an audiobook sample of The Scorpio Races, I immediately put it on my 'to listen' list. I think the performances in the audiobook are worth listening to and really make the book come to life.
The Scorpio Races is set in Thisby, a fictional island of the coast of Britain. This island is no ordinary island. Every November water horses, also known as Capaill Uisge, come on shore. These horses are more monsters than actual horses. They are violent horse like creatures that love the sea and blood. Every November Thisby hosts the Scorpio Races, where riders race Capaill Uisge. The story is alternates perspectives between two characters, Puck and Sean.
When I first heard the story was about man-eating horses I didn't quite no what to think. I love Maggie Stiefvater but do I really love her that much. Well, I'm so glad I took a chance on this book because it was beautifully written. It has to Maggie's best work so far. If you read, or listen, to epilogue you will learn that the Capaill Uisge are actually based off of an ancient myth about water horses. I don't know about you but this is the first time I've every hear of this myth. There are several versions of the myth and Maggie took the bloodthirsty water horse one. I commend Maggie for her bravery in writing this book as it's probably a difficult pitch to make. I'm grateful the publishers took a chance on this one because it's so good.
What made this book so good was the originality, the characters, the narration, the writing, the setting, and right down to the frightening horses. I loved it all. Puck and Sean have unique plights and you feel for both of them equally. Puck is trying to save her family's home and to do so she's running in the Scorpio Races to win the big money prize. Sean is the horse trainer for the richest man on the island. Among one of those horses is the Capaill Uisge, Corr, a horse he's known since childhood and shares a strong bond with. Only the horse doesn't belong to him it belongs someone else. Sean rides in the races every year with Corr and has won them 4 years in row.
There is a slight romance in the book but The Scorpio Races is not solely about a love story. I don't mind that the romance plays such a small role because the book doesn't need it. When it finally happens it's more sweet that angsty and that is such a relief from the norm.
The narrators were phenomenal and their British accents made you feel like you were in Thisby with the characters. Sean's character did sound a lot like Clive Owen, which was cool but sometimes it made me picture him as Sean. I got passed it though and I didn't for a second regret listening to the book instead of reading it.
Clearly, I recommend this book since I loved it so much. If you are in the mood for something completely different, The Scorpio Races is the book for you. I think older teenagers and adults would love this book. It's a beautiful book, so don't hesitate to read it.
"Why did it have to end?"
I have not read the print version. The audio edition was outstanding due to the amazing voice work of the narrators.
Everything. Exceptionally well-written. The prose was almost lyrical at times in its use of language. Exceptionally good development of Puck, Sean, Corr, Dove and the island of Thisby. I felt like I was there living the story.
It was perfect for the characters and drew me in completely.
Too many to note, although the ending was exceptionally moving with Sean and Corr.
Can not recommend this highly enough to anyone who loves a good, well-written story--especially one involving horses. Somewhat took me back to my childhood of getting lost in the Black Stallion series.
"Simply Bewitching!"
I admit, I was very skeptical about The Scorpio Races, (I wasn't a big fan of Shiver) and possibly would have put off reading it even longer if it wasn't for amazon sending me two free audible credits. I thought, why not give it a go, since it's free!
I have one word for everything The Scorpio Races lead me to feel: MAGICAL.
It was breathtaking, heart-wrenching and lovable.
The audio-book was AMAZING, the music (created by Maggie herself) and the two voice actors who played Puck and Sean were first class. They had all the different voices and the right emotions at the right times aced, which made the experience all the more magical.
Fans of Mercy Falls trilogy will either love or dislike The Scorpio Races; Maggie mentions in her section at the end of the audio book that it is very different from the Mercy Falls trilogy, and doesn't have kissing every second page (her words not mine!).
Well one thing for sure is that all the years of Maggie's hard work and research has paid off, this book is AMAZING, I'm now a fan for life. (You've achieved one thing Maggie! I felt like I was there, and I'm going to be trying to get the salt out of my hair for weeks!)
I loved this book so much that even though I have audio, I'm going to have to go buy a hardcover copy, because I just have to have it! The cover is beautiful and after reading a few reviews I'm interested to see how some things are spelled, since I was hearing the pronunciation of capaill as: 'kapal-ishka' I always wondered why Holly was having a hard time with the pronunciation, but after seeing the spelling, I understand!
I think that reading The Scorpio Races would lead to an all new experience after listening to the audio-book and I'm excited to plunge into world Maggie created all over again.
The island was amazing, the characters were fantastic, the horses were breathtaking - both of land and sea! and especially the bonds that Maggie created, simply bewitching.
Gabe, I just wanted to punch him! In the end I understood him and his reasons, but still wasn't that impressed. Finn was adorable and I want a little brother just like him! (Maggie said she wouldn't be writing anymore books in this world, ever. But I would love to see a book with Finn as the main character, hell actually I wouldn't mind a book featuring Holly either) Holly was a hoot and I loved Steve West's American voice for him! I adored so many characters, and I'll keep listing them all if I continue.
I haven't forgot Puck and Sean either... the slow build up of their relationship was fantastic, no insta-love here! Watching them ever so slowly shift themselves into each others lives and how highly they came to think of the other while thinking so little of themselves, enraptured me. I found myself being tugged along with them at the slow pace, content to let their relationship unravel and not screaming at them to hurry up (which I'm guilty to doing at a lot of books that are either to slow or fast).
Then there was Sean's simple one liners that had so much impact and meaning that managed to not only set Puck's heart a-flutter, but mine also!
And Puck was such a whirlwind against Sean's steady self and seeing them slowly come together is well worth the read, and ooh boy the tension!
I could go on and on about The Scorpio Races, but would probably just end up repeating myself, However this is an absolute must read! If you are one of the skeptical people like I was, read it - you won't regret it!
The Scorpio Races gets a special place in my heart residing amongst my favourites.
"Maggie Stiefvater has done it again"
Maggie Stiefvater has done it again. This time with a well written dystopian novel about carnivorous water horses that come out of the ocean each year. They are captured and raced by the islanders with deadly results which attracts tourist to the small island. Like her Wolves of Mercy Falls series she had modified the mythology just enough to lure me into their world.
It's hard to believe that this is just another young adult novel. Maggie does a fantastic job of creating well rounded, believable charters through both their actions and conversation. Puck enters the race as a attempt to save her family, while Sean is a four time champion. This time he is racing for more than just a title. Reading from the authors unique dual protagonist style allow us a glimpse into both Puck and Sean's internal struggles. While the story was obviously building to the climatic race Maggie didn't short change us in resolution which is rich and meaningful.
I have read all of Maggie's books, and this is by far her greatest work.
The point of view of Puck Connolly is read by Fiona Hardingham. While Sean Kendric's perspective is read by Steve West. I encourage you to listen to this book if you have the opportunity; in my opinion, their voices make a huge impact in identifying with the characters.
I love to read... love to listen while I walk my dog, Sally Jo.
"Fantastic book! Amazing and different."
Really glad I downloaded this book. Thank you to all who praised it, so that I would chose to buy it. The characters had so much depth and purpose. I felt that I knew them and was experiencing what they were experiencing. The story was very imaginative and believable. I often questioned whether there really were "water horses" somewhere. Great choice of location for the story, very descriptive. Don't hesitate -- listen to this book.
"Excellent story with fantastic dual narration"
The characters - from Puck and Sean, through secondary characters like George Holly and Finn, not to speak of Dove and Corr (as the horses, both ordinary and water horses, are certainly characters in their own right).
The narrative: the two viewpoints added nuances and shifts in experience that, while separate, united seamlessly into one narrative.
I can't pick! I would have to each Sean and Puck - Sean performed by Steve West, and Puck by Fiona Hardingham.
The ending was beautiful, and the race itself, though a long time coming, was an excellent culmination of a lyrical, well-written, and beautifully read book.
Recommended, without reservation.
This book came highly recommended to me from a reader I trust completely, or I never would have tried it. I'm just not into dystopians, they make me sad. And I don't want to read about horses. I have horses. They are wonderful, beautiful creatures, but I don't want to read about them. Leary as I was about the whole thing, though, I fell in love with The Scorpio Races by chapter three. It's not about horses so much. It's about a girl and her horse and a boy and his water horse (a dangerous sea creature). It isn't even about a race really. It's about an island and its people. It's about life and death and struggle and hope. And love.
I've heard people say it isn't a romance, and I agree, but there is beautiful love story here. No sighs and gasps, it's more like background music. But's it's wonderful, and it was one of my favorite aspects of the story. The humor was equally as subtle and brilliantly done. The setting was brought to life so vividly, the island became almost magical. The author did a great thing by introducing a straight player - the American - to remind you of the contrast between the two worlds.
Once a year, the island of Thisby transforms for their only call to fame - the Scorpio Races. Main characters Puck and Sean's stories are told in first person point of view at varying chapters (this is very well done, by the way). The water horses have taken both their parents, leaving Puck to barely scrape by with her older and younger brother, and Sean to earn his bread from the horse races (training and riding). Upon learning that her elder brother is leaving the island for good, Puck declares she's running in the Scorpio Races in a desperate attempt to keep him home and hold their lives together for just a little while longer. Because of fear, and because the beasts killed her parents, she enters the race with her almost-a-pony horse, Dove. Sean, having a knack for controlling the dangerous sea horses, is a trainer and a favorite to win the races. But he wants out from under the control of the island's largest stable owner, and more than anything, he wants his horse, Corr. Being the first woman ever to enter the races and the only person not on a water horse, Puck becomes a target for everyone. The only thing saving her, is Sean.
The narration is absolutely perfect. This is a wonderful story, beautifully told, you won't be disappointed.
"Best Audio Ever"
I usually wait years before rereading a book, but after finishing this audio, I immediately started over from the beginning and am enjoying it even more the second time.
Everything. This story is amazing. The characters are all so real and everything fit together perfectly.
I loved the scene where Puck and Sean ride Cor together. Everything about it was just intense and wonderful. (Please don't hold it against me if I've spelled Cor wrong... I haven't yet read the paper copy I have.)
All of them. I can't remember the last time I was so invested in a book.
This is hands down the best audiobook I have ever listened to. The narraters were both amazing and fit the story perfectly. They added a special magic to an already extraordinary book.
I loved this book. The writing was beautiful, the characters and the setting were perfectly realized and the story was compelling. There is a romance aspect to the story - but it is more subtle than in many other YA titles and I didn't find it overbearing.
The dual narrators do excellent jobs. I loved the ending sentences of this book, partly because of the writing but also in large part due to the narration.
This is the first book by this author that I have tried, and I am now going to go back and go through her back catalogue. Highly recommended.
"Thrilling and well written"
I enjoyed the use of a male and female narrator as well as the skill of the actor's ability to make distinctive character voices.
I am undecided between Puck or her little brother, Finn. Maybe I just like how Stiefvater developed their relationship. Itwas enchanting and so very real.
This is so much more than a book with supernatural leanings. It is well written, funny, heart wrenching and overall, a pleasure to read or listen to. It was one of those books where I found myself wishing I could keep listening, and hoping it would not end.
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The book was a little slow to get into but just helped you get to know the characters. As the story went on, the pace picked up and the story keeps you hooked! Loved the way it was written and the narrators did a great job. Definitely worth a listen.
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The Scorpio Races is an intriguing read that puts the phrase "battle of the fittest" to the test. Two people who enter the traditional deadly Scorpio Races for two separate individual reasons, come together to help each other out and try to improve their own chances of winning.
This story has all the elements you would expect to get from a Ms. Stiefvater novel, vibrant and colourful characters and the odd one or two that have a tortured soul. I love how the story is broken down between the two main characters, Puck and Sean. Both have a story to tell and both are very endearing.
I really enjoyed this book and there was definitely a nice build up to the final race. It was a refreshing change to read a novel that was totally different from other stories out there but still had the classic boy meets girl element.
"My Favorite Book"
I'm a big fan of this author's work but often this can be ruined by the person / people reading the book. Not the case for this author. This book is the perfect blend of fantasy and reality. If you love horses and fantasy this is the perfect novel for both.
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What are the names of the products that got acquired by VMware from EMC?
VMware is now providing technical support for the following products and is committed to delivering the highest level of support and service for these products without interruption:
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VMware license key(s) was generated for your product, and although it is dormant at this moment, it is available on the Licenses page in My VMware Please note that these keys will not work in the product(s) until a future version of the product is released with the licensing control software included.
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Is there somewhere I can find all the technical support resources for my specific product?
Yes. VMware has Product Support Centers for many of our products. Our Product Support Centers direct you to many great resources, including product documentation, Knowledge Base articles, community forums, licensing help and product download sites.
- VMware Service Manager
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Are there any forums or communities for these products?
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Where do I go to find the documentation for these products?
VMware provides a range of technical documentation on our current products, as well as on older products. This documentation includes technical manuals, release notes, tools, and libraries. Normally, all of these documents reside on the VMware Documentation page.
However, for these acquired products, technical manuals, release notes, tools, and libraries are only available to customers with an active license key. These documents will be found in product specific Download pages.
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You can send your product enhancement requests via our Request a Product Feature web form. Your idea will be sent to the correct Product Manager for review.
As a Service Manager customer, I used to be able to "chat" with my Technical Support Engineer; can I continue to do this?
Although not an official feature of EMC's support offerings, we understand chat was a valued method of communicating to Technical Support Engineers while troubleshooting your Service Manager product issues.
VMware does not offer chat services with support engineers as part of our support offerings. However, for Production Support customers, VMware offers live transfer of telephone calls to Technical Support Engineers.
We believe that this live transfer feature will alleviate the loss of being able to chat with support staff regarding technical issues.
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Software and documentation for these products can be found on the VMware download site.
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Might as well learn it from Stanford right? The video lectures there are rather good for someone just starting out. You'll use Karol the Robot as your guide to learning to program. Once you get more comfortable with the higher level concepts you can dig into the source for Karol and learn how actually do the drawing and moving around.
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You are welcome to see your advisor as often as is necessary during his or her office hours to have your questions answered! You must meet with your advisor at least once a semester in order to have your advising hold removed. Keep in mind, the better your advisor knows you, the better she or he can help you. Your advisor can assist you with concerns about classes, repeating classes, academic policy and registration information, course selection, finding learning resources across campus, career possibilities, contacts for student groups, help with writing and tutoring (to name just a few).
You should email your advisor only when you have a question that you think your advisor can answer in a couple of sentences. Since our advisors are also faculty members, they will often get back to you within 2 or 3 business days. If the topic requires further discussion, you should schedule an appointment with your advisor or stop by during his or his office hours. Sending your advisor a list of times when you are available is not appropriate. Sending an email asking, "what classes should I take next semester?" is not a question most advisors will answer over email. Each student is different and there are many variables that must be taken into account when you choose your courses. It is always a good idea to start by reviewing the curriculum requirements and course prerequisites.
Students are responsible for learning about, becoming knowledgeable of and complying with the College of Arts and Sciences attendance policy stated in the respective course syllabus. It is up to the discretion of the instructor whether other extenuating circumstances should be considered for an excused absence.
Institutional travel, which must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, is considered to be an excused absence. Students participating in approved University-related travel are to be excused from classes but are still responsible for making up any missed assignments and/or tests.
Students are responsible for keeping track of their absences and discussing with the faculty member options for completing the class successfully. You may be able to withdraw from the course (if it is before the last date for "W" grades – look on calendar for your term to know for sure), or you may need to repeat the course. Be aware of the timelines that withdrawals are able to occur. It is imperative you speak with your instructor and your advisor as soon as possible if you have missed more than the allowed absences for a class.
As stated in the letter, if you intend to withdraw from the course, you must contact your Dean's Office to begin this process if you are within the timeframe to do so. If the withdraw date has passed, you must discuss options with your instructor to complete the course successfully. It is imperative you speak with your advisor as soon as possible if you have missed more than the allowed absences for a class to determine what options you have for scheduling for the next semester and whether you have any issues for prerequisites.
If you need to take a placement exam for French, German or Spanish, you can do that online by taking the Webcape Placement Exam free of charge. It will give you placement information only by telling you what level of foreign language class you should enroll in at Ferris. This does not grant any college or course credit.
If you want to earn credits for French, German or Spanish you may want to consider taking the CLEP exam. This will give you the opportunity to earn both placement and college credits. To register and pay for the CLEP exam, you must contact Institutional Research and Testing to set up your appointment.
You can use the GPA Calculator located on the Ferris Website
You can use the 3 Calculators Contained in MyDegree
If you want to know how well you're doing in a class:
If it's a straight numeric total, add the points up and compare to the grading scale.
If it's a weighted total (each assignment represents a percentage of the class total), you take the percent you received in each area and multiple it by the percentage of weight it carries. Then add the percentages up to see the overall percentage and compare to the grading scale.
Some helpful sites
Purple Math Cumulative Grade
Purple Math Weighted Grade
You can graduate with bachelor's degree in four years, but this requires eight semesters averaging a course load of 15 to 18 credits each semester. You can also enroll in summer sessions to catch up or get ahead. You will want to avoid repeating courses. You will need to coordinate your general education courses with your major requirements. It is a good idea to make full use of the academic advising available to you. You also want to decide on a major early and stick with it, or if you make a change be sure you are not starting from scratch. Put your effort and hours into school (for every hour in class expect two to three hours minimum outside of class for homework and studying) just like you would anything that is important to you. Also, schedule your time to fit your academic plan rather than fitting your academics around work or extracurricular activities. Be sure to seek help if you are having problems. Remember the courses in the College of Arts and Sciences are time intensive as well as academically challenging. Both your grade point average and your co-curricular experiences are critical in a competitive job market; therefore you want to be able to balance all.
The College of Arts and Sciences, and FSU in general, provides multiple access points for you to get assistance with coursework, through tutoring and/or supplemental instruction. Besides the many FSU resources available, such as the Academic Support Center, Retention and Student Success and the Educational and Career Counseling Center, to name just a few, the College's Writing Center can be accessed online or via the Academic Support Center. Currently, supplemental instruction for students in key courses is also being provided through the Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) program. You should also check with your course professor for additional help.
The Academic Calendar provides specific dates for students to refer to when there are questions about what to do and by what date.
For a list of what is happening on campus you can look at the general campus calendar for academic, alumni, arts/entertainment, campus, community, meetings/seminars, sports & student events.
Ferris State University and the College of Arts and Sciences have official policies and procedures for handling student-faculty-member conflicts. The first step is to try to resolve the problem by working directly with the faculty member. If that is not successful or appropriate, the next step is to discuss the situation with the head of the faculty member's department. Additional information can be found in the links listed below.
Related links
You need 26 total credits (including FSU and transfer credits) to be a sophomore. If you do not have 26 credits at the end of your first two semesters, it is not a problem. You are not required to have 26 credits within any specific time frame.
Class standing criteria is as follows (from the Registration and Academic Guide):
0 to 25 semester credit hours earned
26 to 55 semester credit hours earned
56 to 85 semester credit hours earned
86 or more semester credit hours earned
You should always check with your academic advisor before you drop below 12 credits (full-time status). Dropping to part time can affect your financial aid (including Satisfactory Academic Progress and scholarships and loans), health insurance, athletic eligibility, veteran's benefits, and on-campus status in the residence halls. If you are an international student, be sure to also check with the International Center before considering dropping to part-time status as it may impact your visa status.
You are a senior when you reach 86 total credits (including FSU and transfer credits). When you reach senior standing, you should schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to make sure you're on track for graduation. You should also be sure to go Career Services to get resume preparation information and to get started on your career search.
The Dean's Honors List honors all full-time undergraduates in the University who earn a 3.50 or better grade-point average with completion of at least 12 or more FSU credit hours of graded course work at the 100 level or higher for a given semester.
The minimum requirements for part time students each term are: 3.5 term GPA with completion of at least twelve accumulated FSU credit hours of graded course work at the 100 level or higher.
The list is posted on the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's home page.
Internships most often are work experiences with cooperating employer organizations in business, industry, government, and education. The work experience is designed to be relevant to the student's academic pursuits, personal development, and professional preparation. The internship experience is approved by the coordinator and typically involves a minimum length of time and is open only to students in declared in their major.
Students may have the conversation about course substitutions with their advisors. Program Coordinators for each of the majors determine whether or not this fulfills the curricular requirements of the program. They then complete a Course Substitution Request form which needs to be approved and signed by the program coordinator, department head, and then submitted to the Dean's Office for approval.
The University requirements for bachelor's degree are described in the General Education section of the catalog. All course requirements for the degree must be met, as well as a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and total hours for the degree (see below) in order for your degree to be conferred. You must also apply to graduate. You should do this no later than the first week of your final semester. If you are completing a separate major or minor in addition to your bachelor degree, you must complete a separate graduation application for each major and minor you will earn.
Credits required by degree:
|Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts (exceptions below)
|Bachelor of Science All Biology tracks and Biotechnology
|Associate in Applied Science – Industrial Chemistry Technology
|Associate in Arts, Associate in Science,
Associate in Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture Technology
Use the MyDegree Worksheet or MyDegree "What If" features. Sign onto MyFSU. Select the Academics & Services tab, then MyDegree. If you entered FSU Fall 2010 or later you will be able to use the Worksheet function. Students who entered prior to Fall 2010 will need to go to "What If" and enter their major and/or minors. This will give you an estimate of your progress to date. MyDegree is a very useful tool in helping students track their progress toward graduation credits and plan their course selections.
Also see: MyFSU How-To Guide (PDF)
See your program coordinator for an audit and application. You must apply to graduate and you must apply separately for each major and/or minor you will earn. You should do this no later than the first week of your final semester (the first week of spring semester, if you intend to graduate in summer).
Graduation Clearance is a process completed by students that are in their junior or senior year. Students should complete their graduation clearance between two and three academic semesters prior to their expected graduation. If you fail to complete your graduation clearance, you do not graduate and will not receive your degree.
Fortunately, it's easy to complete! Call to set up an appointment with your Academic Advisor. Please Note: Your graduation clearance MUST be done in person. Your advisor will not complete it over the phone or over email. Please plan ahead!
Ferris State University has commencement ceremonies in May and December. There is no commencement ceremony in August for students completing their degrees in summer. Students may attend the commencement ceremony in the semester they will be completing their degree requirements. Summer graduates may choose the May or December ceremony. There is a deadline for getting the graduates' name printed in the commencement book. That deadline is approximately 2 months prior to commencement. This is another reason to plan ahead and apply for graduation early in your last semester. Summer graduates who plan to participate in the May commencement ceremony must be especially aware of these deadlines.
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences who graduate with Cum Laude (3.5 to 3.74), Magna Cum Laude (3.75 to 3.89) or Summa Cum Laude (3.90 to 4.0) are recognized in the commencement program and receive honor cords. More information can be found on the Commencement web page. For commencement book purposes, the last semester's GPA data is used. The final audit of your graduation requirements will determine the honors designator (if any) that will appear on your diploma.
Yes. Fill out a new graduation application. If you plan on completing your degree in two years, contact the Dean's Office Graduation Secretary (231-591-3776) and program coordinator as to the academic plan to complete your degree. The Dean's office will send you a letter outlining any degree requirement deficiencies you may have. It is helpful if you respond to the Dean's office with your academic plan for completing the deficiencies so we can track your progress and award your degree when appropriate.
Your diploma will be sent to the mailing address you provided on your Application for Graduation, and will be mailed to you approximately six weeks after the end of the semester that you graduate.
If your name has changed prior to receiving your diploma, you may have your diploma and records adjusted. You can contact the Dean's Office Graduation Secretary (231)591-3776 to discuss the process. If your name changes after you graduate and you wish to have a new diploma, contact the Records Office (231) 591-2793.
All students hoping to enter majors, minors, certificates and concentrations in the College of Arts and Sciences must be approved by the program coordinator. Students make an appointment with the program coordinator to complete a Program Change Form that is filed in the Records Office prior to registration for the next semester of classes.
To do any of these things, you will need to complete and submit the Program Change Form to the Records Office. You will need to make an appointment with the program coordinator of the minor, certificate or concentration you want to exit. To delete a major, you must change your major to something else. Students at Ferris State University are not undeclared majors and are required to have majors. You may delete a second major but you may not be without a major.
In addition to the information available on the CAS and the department websites, the Majors and Degree Programs page provides students with a listing of majors and the requirements for the current academic year. Both current and archived degree requirements may be found at our FSU's official catalog. Arts and Sciences programs are dynamic and change often to reflect the needs of society. Because degree requirements, courses, prerequisites, and policies change; you will meet with your academic advisor each semester to stay abreast of these changes as they occur. You can always see your progress toward your degree by using MyDegree and if you arrived Fall 2010 open your MyDegree to your chosen major and the current Worksheet/Audit form for any declared major, minor, certificate or concentration. If you declared your major prior to Fall 2010, you may use the MyDegree "What If" options to give you a general idea of the requirements for your degree. If your program has undergone curriculum revision since you started, your program check sheet and requirements will not match. Prospective students (both internal transfers and newly admitted students) can also use the MyDegree "What If" options to search for degree requirements by entering the major, minor, certificate or concentration in which you are interested.
Yes. Many students in the College of Arts and Sciences earn dual degrees. To complete concurrent majors, you would need to complete all academic program requirements for both majors. The majors can both be in the College of Arts and Sciences or split with a different college. Depending on which majors you want to combine, there could be a significant amount of overlap between the majors. You would be assigned to an academic advisor in each major. When you graduate, you would earn a separate diploma for each major that you completed. You are not permitted to combine a general major with a departmental major in this college (for example, the Biology major and the Environmental Biology major). If you are seriously considering combining two or more majors at Ferris State, you should consult with the CAS major program coordinator or with the program coordinator from the colleges/majors you are considering. Planning ahead is very important. Students also need to check with Financial Aid to see how this will impact their aid package.
Think of a minor as a mini-major, or a concentrated "second major" with fewer required credits. It is a concentration of courses in an academic area that may or may not be directly related to your major. For example, you might major in Social Work and minor in Spanish, or you might major in Biology and minor in Theater. Most students are not required to complete a minor, but many students do choose to complete one, and some students complete more than one minor. Students enrolled in our BA programs ARE required to have at least one minor. Not all majors offer a corresponding minor (e.g., there are majors in Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Social Work, but there are no minors in those areas). Some minors have no corresponding major (e.g., there are minors in Art History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, International Studies, and Human Development, but there are no majors in those areas). All minors require a minimum of eighteen credits, of which at least six must be at the 300 level. All courses for the minor require a grade of C or above. In some cases, courses that count towards a minor can double-count with courses that count towards a major, especially in the General Education requirements and in the electives. There are limitations on the number of credits that can double count with a major or another minor, so be informed.
Whether directly or indirectly, it will be through the college that offers the major you want to change to. Because some entrance-to-major requirements and procedures can be complicated, it is important that you contact the college that offers the major for the specific details. Depending on a variety of factors, it may or may not be possible for you to actually change to that major at the time you request it. Most majors have entrance requirements that must be met before you can actually enter or change to a major.
All students hoping to enter majors in the College of Arts and Sciences must be approved by the program coordinator. Students make an appointment with the program coordinator to complete a Program Change Form that is filed in the Records Office prior to registration for the next semester of classes. Students who are hoping to enter majors of other colleges should contact the Dean's Office of the new college.
The MyDegree Worksheet Audit is a very useful tool to help you determine your progress in your major. You can find your audit when you log into MyFSU and click on the "Academics and Services" tab. From there you will click on MyDegree. Students who entered FSU after Fall 2010 will automatically have a MyDegree Worksheet Audit. Students who entered prior to Fall 2010 will need to use the "What If" function and can get an estimation of their progress. Here are some main points to the audit.
Forward it!
Now you're all set to never miss an important announcement from your professor, advisor, or any other FSU faculty or staff member.
This is very, VERY important!
Your @ferris.edu email address is considered an official form of communication. If you don't check your @ferris.edu email and don't have it forwarded, "I didn't know because I didn't check my MyFSU email" isn't an excuse and won't undo missed deadlines.
Medical withdrawals must be initiated at Birkham Health Center. More specific procedures and information about the medical leave and reentry can be found in the Registration and Advising Guide.
If it is necessary for students to take a leave of absence from Ferris State University during the semester, it is best to formally withdraw from the University by contacting the Records Office. It is a formal request to place your academic record in an inactive status. Information for withdrawing from the University can be found in the Registration and Advising Guide.
Appealing a grade is a formal process. The student grade change policy differs from the student complaint policy. It must be initiated by the student by speaking first with the faculty member and must be documented in writing through all of the steps of the process.
Drop and add occurs during the first four days of every semester. Failure to officially drop a class you are not attending will result in a grade of F for the course. Failure to officially add a class you are attending will result in no credit. You may not attend a class in which you are not enrolled. See the Academic Calendar in the Registration and Advising Guide for specific dates to add and drop classes (Look at Calendars & the Specific Term & Year for the Academic Calendar). If you increase your charges during this period, you MUST pay the extra charges by the 4th day of classes or your schedule may be dropped. ALWAYS check your schedule AFTER you have changed your schedule to confirm the drop or add was successful – NEVER assume you successfully completed the transaction until you have verified it by checking your Concise Schedule, Detailed Schedule OR Week at a Glance Schedule on MyFSU. You may not withdraw a course electronically in MyFSU after the 4th day of class.
Registration for more than 19 credit hours in a semester (13 during the summer session) is considered an academic overload. To request an overload, students should have a grade average of 2.7 or higher in the preceding semester and must obtain the approval of their advisor and the Dean's Office. The student's advisor will contact the Dean's Office with their approval for the load to be increased.
Students are required to complete prerequisites listed in the course descriptions section of the Academic Catalog before enrolling in the course requiring the prerequisite. Students who wish to register for a course without first taking the prerequisite(s) listed in the course description of the academic catalog must obtain approval from the department head. The class cannot be added to the student's schedule without this approval. Generally, the student will be required to show competency or proficiency in the area before being allowed to enter a course without the required prerequisite.
Courses may be repeated in order to earn a better grade. In all cases the most recent grade and hours earned in a course is the one used in calculating the overall grade-point average (transcript will show an "I" after the Included grade); however, previous grades remain on the transcript followed by the letter "E" (which means the grade and hours are Excluded from the GPA calculation). Consult your academic advisor before repeating a course. Students are required to pay normal tuition charges for all repeated course work. Points to keep in mind:
If you need to withdraw from a course, it is possible. You must keep in mind that there is a deadline for withdrawing from a course in every semester. To find out about that deadline, reference the academic calendar for the current semester. See the Academic Calendar in the Registration and Advising Guide for specific dates to withdraw from a course (Look at Calendars & the Specific Term & Year for the Academic Calendar). Generally, it is best to discuss your situation with your academic advisor and your professor before taking action.
IMPORTANT: Beware of Going BELOW 12 Credits:Generally a student should only withdraw from 1 course per semester. Always check these out BEFORE you withdraw from a course:
You can take summer courses at Ferris State University and/or at many other colleges and universities. You can schedule summer courses by using MyFSU. Keep in mind that summer classes are faster pace than regular semester classes. As a result you will be attending classes that may be one and a half, double, triple or quadruple paced the regular semester. You will still be meeting the same expectations in your summer classes that are met during the academic year. It is always a good idea to use the Summer Credit Load Comparison chart found in the Registration and Academic Guide to get a sense of the expectations.
The courses you need to take next semester depends on your major (or intended major), your semester classification, the courses you still need in order to graduate or to enter a major, etc.
All students in the College of Arts and Sciences will have advising holds each semester. So you will need to consult with your academic advisor to best answer this question. However, there are other sources of information that you will find helpful in planning your course schedule for the semester, especially in preparation for meeting with your advisor to discuss your schedule.
Switching sections is considered a Drop/Add. The opportunity to add freely (you go to MyFSU and add any course for which you are eligible and which is open) occurs during the first four days of class. After that, drop/add is closed. Many professors feel that if you missed the first couple of weeks of class that you will not be able to catch up, or it may disrupt ongoing group activities.
Also see: MyFSU How-To Guide (PDF)
Credits completed at other regionally accredited institutions may be transferred if the student has obtained a C or better in the course. You must contact the Admissions Office to apply as a transfer student. Students transferring into a bachelor's degree with a MACRAO stamp with their associate's degree have met different requirements.
First, see your academic advisor to make sure that the course(s) you are planning to take will help you progress toward your degree. You must fill out a Guest Application form if you are intending on applying to a Michigan school. You can schedule summer courses at other colleges and universities, including community colleges, by following the registration procedures at those schools.
In order for courses taken at other schools to transfer to Ferris, you must earn a grade of C or better, but the grade will not appear on your Ferris State University transcript and will not affect your Ferris cumulative grade-point average, unless you are transferring in a class that is direct equivalency that will be replacing a class that you have previously taken.
Before scheduling summer courses at another school, look first at Ferris State University's Transfer Equivalency page. You'll want to make sure that the courses you plan to take will definitely transfer to Ferris. You'll also want to check with your advisor to be sure that the courses will count in your major. You may also want to look at the FAQ's about being a Guest Student at another College.
If your institution or the course(s) you wish to take does not appear on the transfer page see your Dean's Office for assistance.
College of Arts and Sciences
820 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231) 591-3660
Fax: (231) 591-2618


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Dale, Thursday June 19, 2008 - 8:37pm
An interesting post at Writer Unboxed about creating a promotional video for your book: Creating a book trailer.
Author Sophie Masson borrows the term "trailer" from the movie industry. I wanted to say "needlessly borrowed", but besides the budget there is an arguable distinction in the kind of video she's discussing versus your typical promotional video. Perhaps calling it a "trailer" is worthwhile for discussion purposes.
For non-fiction I can imagine lots of possibilities, but have doubts about how well a "trailer" style might work for fiction. Trying to capture the written word with a visual teaser seems contrary, somehow. And you're potentially robbing your future reader of the opportunity to create the characters and settings in their head, perhaps even turning them off. Masson gives some examples, none of which work for me.
Even if the creative outcome doesn't move me, Masson's underlying message does. Video production and distribution tools have moved into the realm of the common person. It's worth exploring these tools and seeing if there's a place for them in your promotional world. There's a tremendious potential upside.
So what do you think as both a reader and writer? Leave a comment and let us know.
Tip of the hat to Marina.
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Book Trailer or whatever you want to call it
"Book Trailer" is actually a product name and that term is trademarked to Circle of Seven Productions. It's meant to identify live action trailers for books. According to Borders Group who was interviewed in RWR Magazine in Feb. of this year, these are the ones that readers seem to like best. Just an interesting aside there.
Book videos aren't really geared toward traditional readers. Traditional readers, many of them, like them, but they are not really the target audience. Traditional readers tend to want to read the back cover blurb, a review, etc. They are also the people who tend to want the shorter videos (the shorter, the better).
It is the occassional reader that book videos are aimed at and young people who are spending a lot of time finding their entertainment online. If nothing else, book video offers a venue that allows books to participate in new technology just like movies, tv, music and video games.
So many people concentrate on the video itself, but it is the distribution that will make that video effective. If you have a video just for your website it is a novelty. You need to make it work for you. It's a tool. It should be treated as such.
Book video can go on over 400 social sites. It can go to booksellers. BN takes them, Borders, Powells, etc. They can go on specialty sites like GoodReads, Watch the Book, Readersentertainment.tv, or BooksiRead. You can put your video on sites that allow live links so that people can impulse buy. The real question, in my opinion, should be, "What are you doing with your book video?"