August 29th, 2008

Happy New Year!

The beginning of the fall semester always feels like the turning of the year to instructors, Distance Learning Center staff, and perhaps to students. It’s a time when there’s a lot of anticipation of the new activities to come. I hope you’re now enrolled in the courses you need to move forward toward your degree, and that you’re looking forward to beginning your academic work.

Remember to connect with your instructor during the first week of classes, through Learn@UW-Superior or e-mail, to confirm your participation in the class. It’s important to make that connection.

I’m happy to announce that our enrollments have once again increased over our numbers of a year ago. Thank you for letting others know about our program.

Credit Card Payment Returns

Possibly the best news of the new term is that the university will once again be able to accept tuition and fee payments using a credit card. Watch the Bursar’s Office website at https://mail.uwsuper.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.uwsuper.edu/bursar or your E-Hive for details.

Notes for New Students
Some things you’ll want to do as your start your academic career:
· Make sure you’ve filed the Overpayment Authorization Form for processing of your financial aid. The form is available at https://mail.uwsuper.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.uwsuper.edu/bursar/pdf/Overpayment%2520Authorization%2520Form2.pdf
· Visit your online courses as soon as possible at https://mail.uwsuper.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://uwsuper.courses.wisconsin.edu. Click on the + sign to expand your course list.
· Stop by the Cyber Café Rest Area to meet Melissa Crow, our peer mentor, and say hello to your fellow students

…and for Continuing Students
For those of you planning to graduate this term:
· Individually Designed Majors need to be approved…make sure yours is complete…contact your advisor ASAP if it’s still in process.
· Make sure your Application for Graduation is filed by October 15th – it’s now done through the E-Hive – and your $35 graduation fee paid.

E-Hive Help
If you have any problems with E-Hive, remember, you have a help link in the E-Hive log-in page, called “Student E-Hive Help” (look in the box titled “Technology Help” for the link). This great resource can answer pretty much any question you have about E-Hive.

Relax a Bit
As we start the holiday that traditionally ends the summer, I hope you have a chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Deb and I spent last weekend canoeing and camping with friends on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage near Mercer. Here’s a photo to remind you what a great place Northern Wisconsin is to live and enjoy.

Important Dates

Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Monday, September 15th - last day to drop classes for a full refund and without $18 fee
Monday, September 29th - last day to drop classes for a partial refund
Wednesday, October 15th - December degree applications due


Peter Nordgren

Associate Dean for Distance Learning

and Continuing Education