Summer classes at another institution (printable handout)

Print this helpful handout to learn about details of summer classes at another school! Also, read my post below for more information.

Summer Class Information handout

Summer classes at another institution

At this time of year, many students start thinking about their academic plans for summer. Mostly, this post will address questions about taking a class at another institution over the summer.

First, it is not too early to start the process!! You’ll want to begin thinking about what classes you want to take over the summer. Review your competencies first: ENG 101, ENG 201, MTH, or COM 101. Many UP classes can be taken elsewhere, as well as classes you may need to repeat (see repeating a class at another institution for more details).

How do I know if the class will transfer?

Once you decide what class you want to take, you should visit www.michigantransfernetwork.org.  This website has most all schools in Michigan, and how their credits transfer. This will help you determine what the class is called at the other institution. In some situations, you may want to contact the school at this point and ask if they are offering the class over the summer.

Do I need to apply to the other school?

Yes. You should apply to the other school as a “guest student”; meaning you are just planning to attend there as a guest over the summer. To apply as a guest, you will need to complete a guest student application. The guest student application is very easy to complete–it is available to you on iCentral. Once you log into iCentral, click on “Academics” on the left side of your screen. Next, you will see “Guest Student Application” as an option under “Helpful Resources.” Since iCentral knows you, most of your information will be listed on the application. You’ll need to complete a few fields (including your guest term dates; typically I put May – August 2012 to cover the summer). Print the form. It is then your responsibility to mail/fax/deliver the guest student application to the school of your choice. This does not commit you to going to the school over the summer….however, if you are even considering taking a summer class, I would submit a guest application.

From here, you will await a response from the school, informing you of your next step, and how to register for classes.

Once the class is completed……

When your class is complete and your grade has been posted, you must request the school send a transcript to the CMU Registrar’s Office, Warriner Hall 212, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. It is not until we receive the transcript that the class will be recorded on your academic history. This can take 4-6 weeks to process.

How will this effect my CMU GPA?

If you earn a “C” or better in the class, it will transfer to CMU as “credit”. This does not effect your CMU GPA, only shows that you have completed the class. (unless the class is a repeat….see repeating a class at another institution for more details).

Withdrawing from a class

Are you struggling in a class? Are you concerned that you may earn a poor grade, which will effect your GPA? You may want to consider withdrawing from the class.

• How do I withdraw from the class? Withdrawing is quite simple. You’ll need to log on to iCentral.cmich.edu, and click on “course search/registration/drop & add/withdraw”. Once here, you’ll see the class appear in the “My Course Week” window. Hover over the class, and select “withdraw.” You’ll be prompted to answer a few questions, and then your withdraw will be effective immediately.

• When can I withdraw from the class?  If it is a 16-week class, you must withdraw by Friday, March 23. This is a firm deadline!

• What are the effects of withdrawing? There are a few considerations you need to think about:

1. You will receive no refund of tuition money.
2. You will receive a “W” on your transcript instead of a grade. This has no effect on your GPA, but instead shows that you did withdraw from the class.
3. If you receive financial aid (any loans, scholarships or grants), you should contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid prior to withdrawing (989-774-3674, cmuosfa@cmich.edu, Student Service Court, Bovee University Center 119). Withdrawing could impact your aid eligibility!

• What if, after I withdraw from the class, I fall below 12 credit hours? Typically, this is of no concern, unless you are a financial aid recipient (again, contact the financial aid office!). You may want to consider taking a summer class in the future to make up for your lost credit.

• Should I, or do I need to, repeat the class I withdrew from? Depending on the class, you may need to repeat it. Please email me directly if this applies to you.

Questions? Concerns? Email me at faber1al@cmich.edu, or visit the South Campus Success Center.

“Beat the rush!” small group advising sessions

“Beat the rush” academic advising sessions:

Would you like suggestions on what to enroll in next semester? Do you want to know when you can register for classes?

• Sign up for a small group advising session now, before the peak registration season!
• Come with a friend!
• Limited to 6 people per session.
• Open to freshmen students only.

A personalized plan will be presented to you, and a short general presentation will be given about Spring 2012 registration.

Sessions held at 2:00pm or 3:00pm on the following dates:

Monday, Sept. 26

Wednesday, Sept. 28

Thursday, Sept. 29

Monday, October 3

Wednesday, October 5

Thursday, October 6

All sessions held in the South Success Center. Call 989-774-3089 to choose a session time.

Credit/No Credit

What is credit/no credit you ask? The official university policy is written below:

Undergraduate or graduate students electing a course below 500 level for undergraduate credit may take courses on a Credit/No Credit basis subject to regulations summarized here. The option is elected (or removed) by submitting an Undergraduate Credit/No Credit Request Card to the Office of the Registrar, Warriner 212, or the Student Service Court, Lower Level Bovee University Center 119, before the published deadline. A student who officially elects the credit/no credit option for a course may not change the registration to a letter grade designation after the deadline.

The deadline for submitting a CR/NC card is Friday of the third week of classes for full semester (16-week) classes. (See Calendar).

Departments designate which of their courses may be taken on a credit/no credit basis and whether such credit may be applied to a major or a minor. A department may offer certain courses exclusively on a credit/no credit basis after approval by the appropriate curricular authorities and publication in the University Bulletin.

The instructor is not notified when a course is taken credit/no credit and assigns the student a letter grade. The grade is converted to credit or no credit according to the following guidelines. The student earns credit (CR) for the course and credit toward graduation when a grade of C or better is assigned. No credit (NC) is earned when the assigned grade is C-, D+, D, D-, or E. The course appears on the student’s permanent record with the CR or NC grade, but the grade has no effect on the grade point average. Please note that if it is a course needed to complete university competency requirements, a student must earn a grade of “C” or better to earn competency.

A maximum of 25 semester hours of credit earned under the credit/no credit option may be applied toward an undergraduate degree. Courses exclusively offered on this basis are not included in the 25-hour restriction.

 

The deadline for fall 2011 is Friday, Sept 9 at 5pm!

Welcome to Fall 2011!

Reminders:

• Phase II registration for fall semester opens on Monday, August 15. Check iCentral for your registration time.
• Registration remains open through Friday, August 26.
• After Friday, August 26 you cannot drop classes that have already met–you must withdraw, which means no refund of tuition money!
• Check your email and Blackboard frequently.
• Start your study habits during the first week of class!

Looking forward to the return of all CMU students to campus!

Summer classes at another institution

At this time of year, many students start thinking about their academic plans for summer. Mostly, this post will address questions about taking a class at another institution over the summer.

First, it is not too early to start the process!! You’ll want to begin thinking about what classes you want to take over the summer. Review your competencies first: ENG 101, ENG 201, MTH, or COM 101. Many UP classes can be taken elsewhere, as well as classes you may need to repeat (see repeating a class at another institution for more details).

How do I know if the class will transfer?

Once you decide what class you want to take, you should visit www.michigantransfernetwork.org.  This website has most all schools in Michigan, and how their credits transfer. This will help you determine what the class is called at the other institution. In some situations, you may want to contact the school at this point and ask if they are offering the class over the summer.

Do I need to apply to the other school?

Yes. You should apply to the other school as a “guest student”; meaning you are just planning to attend there as a guest over the summer. To apply as a guest, you will need to complete a guest student application. The guest student application is very easy to complete–it is available to you on iCentral. Once you log into iCentral, click on “Academics” on the left side of your screen. Next, you will see “Guest Student Application” as an option under “Helpful Resources.” Since iCentral knows you, most of your information will be listed on the application. You’ll need to complete a few fields (including your guest term dates; typically I put May – August 2011 to cover the summer). Print the form. It is then your responsibility to mail/fax/deliver the guest student application to the school of your choice. This does not commit you to going to the school over the summer….however, if you are even considering taking a summer class, I would submit a guest application.

From here, you will await a response from the school, informing you of your next step, and how to register for classes.

Once the class is completed……

When your class is complete and your grade has been posted, you must request the school send a transcript to the CMU Registrar’s Office, Warriner Hall 212, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. It is not until we receive the transcript that the class will be recorded on your academic history. This can take 4-6 weeks to process.

How will this effect my CMU GPA?

If you earn a “C” or better in the class, it will transfer to CMU as “credit”. This does not effect your CMU GPA, only shows that you have completed the class. (unless the class is a repeat….see repeating a class at another institution for more details).