The Connection, December 2006
Only a few more days remain in the fall 2006 semester. Congratulations on making it through! The Distance Learning staff hopes your finals go well and that you each have a great holiday season!
You are receiving this newsletter because you are enrolled in at least one course that has a televideo or internet component. These types of courses are called eLearning courses. If you feel that you have received this newsletter in error or if you have a topic you would like to see addressed, please notify the Distance Learning staff at DL@mail.twu.edu.
Student Insurance for Distance Learners
**Please read the following, corrected information about student fees and insurance for distance learners.
Don’t forget, if you are enrolled in only distance learning courses, the Student Union and Medical Services fees are waived. Accordingly, you are not eligible for these services. To be eligible for Medical Services, you must enroll in a minimum of a one hour face-to-face class.
To be eligible for the Student Insurance, undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of six hours, three of which must be face-to-face. Graduate students must enroll in at least three credit hours which must be face-to-face.
Remember, even if the course has a limited number of face-to-face meetings, if the majority of the coursework is online, it will be listed as an Internet or televideo class. Pay close attention to how the class is described in the schedule.
Commencement
Graduating in December? Congratulations! Information about the Denton commencement ceremonies on December 16 is available at http://www.twu.edu/registrar/commencement.htm.
Information about the Houston commencement on December 17 is available at http://www.twu.edu/houston/news.htm.
Even if you are not participating in commencement, if you are graduating in December, follow this link to find out about graduation procedures and opportunities to announce your achievement. http://www.twu.edu/dl/announcements.htm#grad
Payment Dates
| Jan. 12 |
5 p.m. |
07/Spring Payment Deadline **Unpaid schedules will be deleted** |
| Jan. 16 |
8 a.m. |
Classes and Late Registration begin |
| Jan. 19 |
5 p.m. |
Last day to Register and Pay |
| Jan. 31 |
5 p.m. |
Last day to drop a class, remain enrolled and receive a refund |
| Feb. 22 |
5 p.m. |
Second Installment Deadline |
| Mar. 29 |
5 p.m. |
Final Installment Deadline |
- Registration bills will NOT be mailed. Balances due must be acquired via Pioneer Portal>My Info>Ebill.
- Payment must be made online through PortalPay by credit card or web-check, or in person. Payments that are mailed must reach the Bursar's office by the payment deadline to avoid deletion of class schedules and late fees.
- Students who wish to pay their spring semester charges via the Installment Payment Option must enroll in the Plan via PortalPay. Financial aid, payments and credits will be considered toward the minimum down payment of 50% of the total charges. Satisfaction of the minimum payment requirement is required at the time of enrollment in the plan. The remaining balance will be due in two installment payments by February 22 and March 29 by 5 p.m.
Withdrawal Refund Schedule (Dropping all classes)
| Jan. 12 |
100% less $15 matriculation fee |
| Jan. 16-22 |
80% of refundable charges |
| Jan. 23-29 |
70% of refundable charges |
| Jan. 30-Feb. 5 |
50% of refundable charges |
| Feb. 6-12 |
25% of refundable charges |
| After 5 p.m. Feb. 12 |
0% |
Library Highlights
Contributed by Stephany Compton, Distance Learning Librarian
Add to your knowledge with a review of the latest databases added to the library’s online research collection.
Read about them in the Research Information Bulletins http://www.twu.edu/library/res/ref_bulletin.htm
For tutorials and help with a specific databases check out http://www.twu.edu/library/res/res_databasehelp.htm
If this is your first semester please register.
If you are returning and need a new TexShare card please register. https://www.twu.edu/library/dl/dlservices_form.htm
For additional information on research and library information please contact Stephany Compton, Distance Learning Librarian at libde@twu.edu
