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| School of Education Graduate Studies |
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| Summer 2009 semester runs May 18 to August 7, 2009. You may register via phonemail 24 hours a day. You will be sent a verification of your course selection and billing will follow from Student Accounts. Graduate students must register for graduate and undergraduate courses by calling the Graduate Education Office at (616) 632-2443 or 1 (888) 329-2748. |
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You must be an accepted applicant and in good standing with student accounts to pre-register. |
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| Graduate Studies Fees |
| Tuition per credit hour is $500 per credit hour. |
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| Drop Dates |
| Students are responsible for initiating registration changes. Tuition refunds resulting from drops will be based on the date of official notification to the Graduate Education Office, not on the date that a class was last attended. Students have until 4 p.m. on the tenth business day of the semester/quadmester to drop a class for a full refund. The tenth business day will always be the second Friday of the semester/quadmester. Any course dropped after 4 p.m. on the tenth business day will be charged at the full tuition rate. Full charges will be incurred for any classes dropped on or after the eleventh business day. Second Quad and Directed Study classes must be dropped by 4 p.m. on dates indicated. |
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Last Day to Drop |
| Mini I (M1) |
May 29 at Noon |
| Summer I (S1) |
May 29 at Noon |
| Mini II (M2) |
June 26 at 4 p.m. |
| Summer II (S2) |
June 26 at 4 p.m. |
| Directed Study (D1) |
May 29 at Noon |
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| No-Show Policy |
| Non-attending students who do not officially drop a class within the initial 14 day add/drop period and are administratively dropped from a class, will be assessed a fee of $150 per class. For students officially dropping a class, either before the class starts or within the first two weeks of the class, there will be no charge. |
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| Additional Information for School of Education Graduate Students |
| Please note the following important information: |
- Additional activities beyond class meeting times will be required for all courses.
- Nine graduate credits are considered full time. Permission is required for more than twelve credits per semester.
- Parking permits are required and available at no charge at Campus Safety (616) 632-8900 ext. 3754.
- Please notify the Graduate Education Office if you have an address or telephone number change. We attempt to contact students if a class is cancelled; keeping us updated could save you a trip to campus later.
- All coursework for the M.Ed. or MAT degree must be completed within five years of the time enrolled in the first Master's course.
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| Michigan Basic Skills Test |
| A passing score on the Michigan Basic Skills Test is required for all students enrolled in course work leading to teacher certification. Contact the School of Education at (616) 632-2800 for dates and registration materials. |
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| Michigan Subject Area Tests |
| Prior to certification, all education students must pass tests in their major and minor areas. Elementary certification candidates must pass an elementary education test as well. Contact the School of Education for dates and registration materials. |
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| Application for Student Teaching |
A candidate planning to student teach in the Spring of 2010 is required to submit a completed Student Teaching Application by 4 p.m. on September 15, 2009.* The Fall 2010 Student Teaching Application deadline is 4 p.m. on January 15, 2010.* Contact the School of Education for details at (616) 632-2800. There is a $150 non-refundable late fee for applications received after the deadline. No applications will be accepted beyond ten business days after the stated deadline. Late applications are not guaranteed placement in the desired semester. |
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| *Note: If the 15th falls on a holiday or weekend, the deadline will be 4 p.m. on the next business day. |
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| State Competency Tests |
| Any MAT student adding an endorsement to a Michigan teaching certificate must pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for that endorsement area only. Contact the School of Education at (616) 632-2800 for additional information and registration materials. |
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| Application for Degree |
| A student completing a master's degree must complete an application for degree one semester prior to the anticipated graduation date (December, May, or August). Contact the School of Education to obtain an application for degree. |
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| Field Components |
| Some courses require a field component. You are encouraged to contact your education advisor or the instructor prior to registration for specific field component information. |
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| Donnelly Scholarships/Hruby Scholarships |
| New or prospective students may be eligible for tuition assistance. For information or to apply for the first time, please call Adult Student Recruitment at (616) 632-2923. If you have already received a Hruby or Donnelly Scholarship, please call Financial Aid at (616) 632-2893 each time you register for classes so the scholarship will be posted to your account. |
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| Accounts Receivable Information |
| Payment is due in full by the first day of each semester unless you have applied and paid for our Multiple Payment or Employer Reimbursement plans. Unpaid accounts will receive AR HOLDS barring further registration until charges are paid in full, and will result in the application of interest charges of 1% per month. Please call Student Accounts for payment plan forms and further information at (616) 632-2864. |
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| No-Show Policy |
| Effective spring semester 2004, students who do not officially drop a class within the initial 14 day add/drop period and are administratively dropped from a class, will be assessed a fee of $150 per class. For students officially dropping a class, either before the class starts or within the first two weeks of the class, there will be no charge. |
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| Student Photo ID |
A student photo ID is necessary to use the services of the Grace Hauenstein Library and the computer labs. You may have the ID prepared at Campus Safety. |
