The Connection, January 2006

Happy New Year! Welcome back to another semester at TWU. Spring classes are in full swing and that means everyone on campus is working hard to make sure this semester is a great one. This edition of “The Connection” is full of information that will help you get started on the right track.

You are getting 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 let me know by contacting me at DL@mail.twu.edu.

Important Dates

Mark your calendars! The following dates are important and may affect you:

• January 20
  Last day of Late Registration
• February 1
  Last day to apply for May graduation
  Last day to drop a class and received a refund
• February 23
  2nd installment due for tuition/fees and housing/meals
  Last day to drop class without academic penalty
• March 1
  Financial Aid priority deadline for Summer 2006
  General scholarship application dealing for 2006-07 year
• March 6
  Academic Advising begins for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2006
• March 11
  Residence halls close in Denton, 10 a.m.
• March 13
  Spring Break begins
• March 19
  Residence halls reopen in Denton, 1:30 p.m.
• March 20
  Classes resume
• March 23
  Final installment payments due for tuition/fees and housing/meals
• March 30
  Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University

Graduating in May?

Congratulations! Make sure you file your application by February 1. This applies to all students who will complete their degree in May as well as those undergraduate and master’s students who will finish in August but want to participate in the May commencement ceremony. The application is available in Pioneer Portal.  

Schedule Changes (drops and adds)

Here are some important things to know about dropping and adding classes:

• The last day to add a class is TODAY, January 20th.
• The fee to drop or add a class is now $5. This is per each add and drop.
• If you need to drop an eLearning course (Televideo or Internet only), I can assist you with that. You will simply need to call me at (940) 898-3411. Please be prepared to give me your student ID# as well as the department, section, and course number of the class you want to add.
• Starting January 25, if you want to drop, I will require notification from your professor so they are aware that you have dropped their course.
• The last day to drop a class without academic penalty is February 23. After that date, if you are failing the class and you drop it, it will show up as a WF (Withdrawal Failing) on your record.

New Bold Chat

We have upgraded our chat feature. Bold Chat is our chat option that allows you to chat with someone in the Office of Lifelong Learning in real time. You can access the chat from the eLearning homepage, or the section for prospective or current students. The log in button will tell you if someone is available to chat. The chat feature is usually available from about 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feel free to chat with us  anytime you have a question about dropping, registering for classes, or about one of our degrees. 

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Library Highlights

Start the new semester by registering or updating your Library account.  A secure Registration Form is available at: https://www.twu.edu/library/dl/dlservices_form.htm

Your Portal user name and password is the key into the library databases. View collections from school, home, office or work.

If you are using your TexShare card and need a new one for the spring, please complete the registration form.

Your Fall Semester card expires on January 15, 2006.

For assistance or more information about the Library, contact Stephany Compton, Distance Learning Librarian at scompton@twu.edu