April 25th, 2008

Scholarship Update

Last week I sent you information on scholarships, and a number of you have submitted applications. I've since learned that the website still shows last year's criteria, and some changes have not been added. I will let you know when the updated criteria are posted, as well as the reasons behind the changes. If you are considering applying but haven't yet, please wait for the new criteria. The deadline is June 6th, so you have some time.

Graduation

It's exciting to think that graduation is only a few weeks away. We have a large group of graduates this spring. We look forward to seeing many of you in Superior for the ceremony, and invite you to join us for our faculty/staff/student photo outside Wessman Arena just before the event. Once again we'll also have a virtual graduation through the Distance Learning website.

Support for New Students Course

One last reminder to this term's new students that the Support for New Students course is available as a place where you can get answers to questions from our peer mentor, Melissa Crow. Please take advantage of this support system when you aren't sure about anything involving the program. Next fall we plan to expand this course to make it available for all students.

Summer and Fall Enrollment is Underway

Courses fill up fast! If you haven't completed advising and registration, make your advising appointment today.Check Your Summer Course ScheduleIt's important to remember that Summer College courses don't all start on May 19th. Many courses start in June, and others in July. The start and end dates for each course are listed in the schedule. Make a note!

Student News now available as a blog...and a feed

I see that several of you have signed up for the RSS feed of this newsletter at http://uwsdlsnews.blogspot.com/. Let me know, if you wish, how this medium works for you.

Important Dates

Saturday, May 17th, 2 PM - Spring Commencement
Sunday, May 18th - Last day for online registration for Summer College
Monday, May 19th - Summer College classes begin
Friday May 23rd - Final Spring Semester grades are posted
Wednesday, June 18th - August Degree Applications due
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins


Peter Nordgren
Associate Dean for Continuing Education
and Distance Learning