Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONACADEMIC POLICIES amp UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

UML EMAIL

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Your UMass Lowell email address is IMPORTANT Login to SIS Receive official University correspondence ndash CHECK it regularly

bull The UMass Lowell IT department NEVER send an email asking user for their passwords or personal information

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull You use SIS to Register for classes Add or drop a class Check grades View your student account Apply for a payment plan Update your contact informationhelliphelliphellip

helliphellipand much more

bull Website wwwumleduSISbull Download NOW the mobile-friendly dashboard to access SISbull Online toolkit for using SIS

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Always check your schedule in SIS when you Register for any given semester Add or drop a class

BEFORE the end of the dropadd period make sure you are register correctly

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE COURSE CLASSIFICATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Course numbered 5000 and above Graduate level courses CRIM5900 ENGN6020 MGMT7300

bull If a course is co-numbered with undergraduate level (3000 or 4000) and a graduate level (5000) make sure you register for 5000 level

bull Courses at the 3000 level or below NEVER count to ward graduate creditbull Course at 4000 level NEED special permission (6 credit limit)

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE CREDITS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UINVERSITY POLICIES

bull Undergraduate courses required as admission conditions or prerequisites NOT calculated into GPA Do NOT count toward the graduate degree Appear on the graduate transcript Are NOT calculated into the graduate GPA

bull Graduate level prerequisites Calculate into GPA Do NOT count towards the degree requirements

bull Nine credits is considered full-time Students must register for at least 6 credits for financial aid eligibility (FAFSA)

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

UML EMAIL

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Your UMass Lowell email address is IMPORTANT Login to SIS Receive official University correspondence ndash CHECK it regularly

bull The UMass Lowell IT department NEVER send an email asking user for their passwords or personal information

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull You use SIS to Register for classes Add or drop a class Check grades View your student account Apply for a payment plan Update your contact informationhelliphelliphellip

helliphellipand much more

bull Website wwwumleduSISbull Download NOW the mobile-friendly dashboard to access SISbull Online toolkit for using SIS

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Always check your schedule in SIS when you Register for any given semester Add or drop a class

BEFORE the end of the dropadd period make sure you are register correctly

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE COURSE CLASSIFICATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Course numbered 5000 and above Graduate level courses CRIM5900 ENGN6020 MGMT7300

bull If a course is co-numbered with undergraduate level (3000 or 4000) and a graduate level (5000) make sure you register for 5000 level

bull Courses at the 3000 level or below NEVER count to ward graduate creditbull Course at 4000 level NEED special permission (6 credit limit)

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE CREDITS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UINVERSITY POLICIES

bull Undergraduate courses required as admission conditions or prerequisites NOT calculated into GPA Do NOT count toward the graduate degree Appear on the graduate transcript Are NOT calculated into the graduate GPA

bull Graduate level prerequisites Calculate into GPA Do NOT count towards the degree requirements

bull Nine credits is considered full-time Students must register for at least 6 credits for financial aid eligibility (FAFSA)

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull You use SIS to Register for classes Add or drop a class Check grades View your student account Apply for a payment plan Update your contact informationhelliphelliphellip

helliphellipand much more

bull Website wwwumleduSISbull Download NOW the mobile-friendly dashboard to access SISbull Online toolkit for using SIS

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Always check your schedule in SIS when you Register for any given semester Add or drop a class

BEFORE the end of the dropadd period make sure you are register correctly

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE COURSE CLASSIFICATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Course numbered 5000 and above Graduate level courses CRIM5900 ENGN6020 MGMT7300

bull If a course is co-numbered with undergraduate level (3000 or 4000) and a graduate level (5000) make sure you register for 5000 level

bull Courses at the 3000 level or below NEVER count to ward graduate creditbull Course at 4000 level NEED special permission (6 credit limit)

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE CREDITS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UINVERSITY POLICIES

bull Undergraduate courses required as admission conditions or prerequisites NOT calculated into GPA Do NOT count toward the graduate degree Appear on the graduate transcript Are NOT calculated into the graduate GPA

bull Graduate level prerequisites Calculate into GPA Do NOT count towards the degree requirements

bull Nine credits is considered full-time Students must register for at least 6 credits for financial aid eligibility (FAFSA)

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - SIS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Always check your schedule in SIS when you Register for any given semester Add or drop a class

BEFORE the end of the dropadd period make sure you are register correctly

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE COURSE CLASSIFICATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Course numbered 5000 and above Graduate level courses CRIM5900 ENGN6020 MGMT7300

bull If a course is co-numbered with undergraduate level (3000 or 4000) and a graduate level (5000) make sure you register for 5000 level

bull Courses at the 3000 level or below NEVER count to ward graduate creditbull Course at 4000 level NEED special permission (6 credit limit)

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE CREDITS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UINVERSITY POLICIES

bull Undergraduate courses required as admission conditions or prerequisites NOT calculated into GPA Do NOT count toward the graduate degree Appear on the graduate transcript Are NOT calculated into the graduate GPA

bull Graduate level prerequisites Calculate into GPA Do NOT count towards the degree requirements

bull Nine credits is considered full-time Students must register for at least 6 credits for financial aid eligibility (FAFSA)

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE COURSE CLASSIFICATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Course numbered 5000 and above Graduate level courses CRIM5900 ENGN6020 MGMT7300

bull If a course is co-numbered with undergraduate level (3000 or 4000) and a graduate level (5000) make sure you register for 5000 level

bull Courses at the 3000 level or below NEVER count to ward graduate creditbull Course at 4000 level NEED special permission (6 credit limit)

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE CREDITS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UINVERSITY POLICIES

bull Undergraduate courses required as admission conditions or prerequisites NOT calculated into GPA Do NOT count toward the graduate degree Appear on the graduate transcript Are NOT calculated into the graduate GPA

bull Graduate level prerequisites Calculate into GPA Do NOT count towards the degree requirements

bull Nine credits is considered full-time Students must register for at least 6 credits for financial aid eligibility (FAFSA)

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE CREDITS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UINVERSITY POLICIES

bull Undergraduate courses required as admission conditions or prerequisites NOT calculated into GPA Do NOT count toward the graduate degree Appear on the graduate transcript Are NOT calculated into the graduate GPA

bull Graduate level prerequisites Calculate into GPA Do NOT count towards the degree requirements

bull Nine credits is considered full-time Students must register for at least 6 credits for financial aid eligibility (FAFSA)

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

INTERCAMPUS POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Intercampus Course Exchange Incorporates courses offered at different UMass campuses into the program of studies Requires the approval from Graduate Coordinator Does NOT include continuing education courses (GPS)

bull Eligibility for Intercampus Registration Students in a joint UMass degree program or programs where a course exchange has approved Graduate students in degree programs not formally approved for a course exchange on a space available

basis

bull UML Registrar contact Lauren Dufresne at Lauren_Dufresneumledu Forms and instructions may be found at

httpwwwumleduthesolutioncenterFormsdefaultaspx Do the paperwork early to avoid any problems

wwwumleduthesolutioncenter

Learning with Purpose

TRANSFER CREDIT

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Master program Maximum of 12 graduate credit earned with a grade of B (300) or better from a US or

or Canadian accredited institution

bull Doctoral program Maximum of 24 graduate credit earned with a grade of B (300) or better from a US or

or Canadian accredited institution

bull Transfer credits submit a Graduate Academic Petition Academic Petition form ndash The Solution Center website Must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair The College of Engineering and College of Education also require Deanrsquos

approval

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC GRADE

ACADEMIC INFORMATION amp UNIVERSITY POLICIES

A = 400A- = 370B+ = 330B = 300B- = 270C+ = 230C = 200F = 000

Learning with Purpose

SPECIAL GRADES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull I (Incomplete) - coursework must be completed by the date in the Graduate Academic Calendar

bull S (Satisfactory) - used for completed projects thesis dissertation and seminars no GPA impact

bull U (Unsatisfactory) ndash used for projects thesis dissertation and seminars only no credit given

bull AU (Audit) ndash no credit earned and not calculated into GPA course appears on transcript

bull W (Withdrawal) ndash withdrawal from a course after adddrop

bull PR (Progress) ndash progress for theses or dissertations

bull NC (No credit ) ndash no credit for seminars theses or dissertations where no progress has been made

Learning with Purpose

GRADE POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Masterrsquos program No more than 6 credits of passing grades below a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Doctoral program No more than 9 credits of passing grades of a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Grade Exclusion One specific course (grade and credits) Must file a Graduate Academic Petition approved by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair The course and original grade will appear on the transcript but will not be used in calculating the GPA

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC STANDING

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Satisfactory Academic Standing 300 GPA or better each semester Minimum cumulative GPA of 300 or better and sufficient number of courses with an earned grade gt B

are required in order to graduate

bull TAs and RAs eligibility Maintain minimum 300 GPA Have no incompletes or grades of F or U on their transcripts Register for 9 credits Exceptions to the 9 credit registration rule after all course and thesisdissertation credit requirements

have been met (approval and paperwork required)

Learning with Purpose

EARNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Submit a Graduate Certificate application and be accepted

bull Only 1 grade below a B (300)

bull Cumulative GPA must be 300 or better

bull No transfer credit allowed

bull Submit a signed and approved Certificate Clearance for earning the certificate

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC GRADE

ACADEMIC INFORMATION amp UNIVERSITY POLICIES

A = 400A- = 370B+ = 330B = 300B- = 270C+ = 230C = 200F = 000

Learning with Purpose

SPECIAL GRADES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull I (Incomplete) - coursework must be completed by the date in the Graduate Academic Calendar

bull S (Satisfactory) - used for completed projects thesis dissertation and seminars no GPA impact

bull U (Unsatisfactory) ndash used for projects thesis dissertation and seminars only no credit given

bull AU (Audit) ndash no credit earned and not calculated into GPA course appears on transcript

bull W (Withdrawal) ndash withdrawal from a course after adddrop

bull PR (Progress) ndash progress for theses or dissertations

bull NC (No credit ) ndash no credit for seminars theses or dissertations where no progress has been made

Learning with Purpose

GRADE POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Masterrsquos program No more than 6 credits of passing grades below a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Doctoral program No more than 9 credits of passing grades of a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Grade Exclusion One specific course (grade and credits) Must file a Graduate Academic Petition approved by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair The course and original grade will appear on the transcript but will not be used in calculating the GPA

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC STANDING

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Satisfactory Academic Standing 300 GPA or better each semester Minimum cumulative GPA of 300 or better and sufficient number of courses with an earned grade gt B

are required in order to graduate

bull TAs and RAs eligibility Maintain minimum 300 GPA Have no incompletes or grades of F or U on their transcripts Register for 9 credits Exceptions to the 9 credit registration rule after all course and thesisdissertation credit requirements

have been met (approval and paperwork required)

Learning with Purpose

EARNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Submit a Graduate Certificate application and be accepted

bull Only 1 grade below a B (300)

bull Cumulative GPA must be 300 or better

bull No transfer credit allowed

bull Submit a signed and approved Certificate Clearance for earning the certificate

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

SPECIAL GRADES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull I (Incomplete) - coursework must be completed by the date in the Graduate Academic Calendar

bull S (Satisfactory) - used for completed projects thesis dissertation and seminars no GPA impact

bull U (Unsatisfactory) ndash used for projects thesis dissertation and seminars only no credit given

bull AU (Audit) ndash no credit earned and not calculated into GPA course appears on transcript

bull W (Withdrawal) ndash withdrawal from a course after adddrop

bull PR (Progress) ndash progress for theses or dissertations

bull NC (No credit ) ndash no credit for seminars theses or dissertations where no progress has been made

Learning with Purpose

GRADE POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Masterrsquos program No more than 6 credits of passing grades below a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Doctoral program No more than 9 credits of passing grades of a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Grade Exclusion One specific course (grade and credits) Must file a Graduate Academic Petition approved by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair The course and original grade will appear on the transcript but will not be used in calculating the GPA

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC STANDING

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Satisfactory Academic Standing 300 GPA or better each semester Minimum cumulative GPA of 300 or better and sufficient number of courses with an earned grade gt B

are required in order to graduate

bull TAs and RAs eligibility Maintain minimum 300 GPA Have no incompletes or grades of F or U on their transcripts Register for 9 credits Exceptions to the 9 credit registration rule after all course and thesisdissertation credit requirements

have been met (approval and paperwork required)

Learning with Purpose

EARNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Submit a Graduate Certificate application and be accepted

bull Only 1 grade below a B (300)

bull Cumulative GPA must be 300 or better

bull No transfer credit allowed

bull Submit a signed and approved Certificate Clearance for earning the certificate

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

GRADE POLICIES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Masterrsquos program No more than 6 credits of passing grades below a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Doctoral program No more than 9 credits of passing grades of a B (300) may count toward the degree

bull Grade Exclusion One specific course (grade and credits) Must file a Graduate Academic Petition approved by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair The course and original grade will appear on the transcript but will not be used in calculating the GPA

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC STANDING

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Satisfactory Academic Standing 300 GPA or better each semester Minimum cumulative GPA of 300 or better and sufficient number of courses with an earned grade gt B

are required in order to graduate

bull TAs and RAs eligibility Maintain minimum 300 GPA Have no incompletes or grades of F or U on their transcripts Register for 9 credits Exceptions to the 9 credit registration rule after all course and thesisdissertation credit requirements

have been met (approval and paperwork required)

Learning with Purpose

EARNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Submit a Graduate Certificate application and be accepted

bull Only 1 grade below a B (300)

bull Cumulative GPA must be 300 or better

bull No transfer credit allowed

bull Submit a signed and approved Certificate Clearance for earning the certificate

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC STANDING

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Satisfactory Academic Standing 300 GPA or better each semester Minimum cumulative GPA of 300 or better and sufficient number of courses with an earned grade gt B

are required in order to graduate

bull TAs and RAs eligibility Maintain minimum 300 GPA Have no incompletes or grades of F or U on their transcripts Register for 9 credits Exceptions to the 9 credit registration rule after all course and thesisdissertation credit requirements

have been met (approval and paperwork required)

Learning with Purpose

EARNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Submit a Graduate Certificate application and be accepted

bull Only 1 grade below a B (300)

bull Cumulative GPA must be 300 or better

bull No transfer credit allowed

bull Submit a signed and approved Certificate Clearance for earning the certificate

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

EARNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Submit a Graduate Certificate application and be accepted

bull Only 1 grade below a B (300)

bull Cumulative GPA must be 300 or better

bull No transfer credit allowed

bull Submit a signed and approved Certificate Clearance for earning the certificate

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

SEMESTER GPA IS LESS THAN 300

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull 1st time ndash Academic warning

bull 2nd time ndash Academic probation

bull 3rd time ndash Automatic academic dismissal from the University

bull Appeal process for reinstatement Detailed academic plan and a Graduate Academic Petition are required Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator Department Chair college Dean and Vice Provost

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull The Universityrsquos responsibilitiesndash Promote academic honesty and integrityndash Deal with instances of academic dishonesty quickly and fairly

bull Studentsrsquo responsibilitiesndash Honestly complete workndash Cite sourcesndash Respect othersrsquo academic endeavors

bull Possible sanctionsndash Notice of misconduct Repeat the assignment or work Lower or failing grade ndash

assignment or course Suspension Expulsion

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES

bull Academic dishonesty takes many forms Examples Cheating Submission of the same work for credit in two courses Collaborating with others when not explicitly allowed by the instructor Falsification or invention of any information or citation in any academic exercise Plagiarism Facilitating dishonesty

bull Detailed process and procedures concerning Academic Integrity may be found at wwwumleduCatalogGraduatePoliciesAcademic-IntegritywwwumleduCatalog

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATIONUNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

VIRTUAL ONE STOP DROP-IN SUPPORT

bull Virtual One-Stop Drop-In Support for general graduate advising registration assistance financial aid billing information technology and the international students and scholarsrsquo office will be available on the following dayso Thursday January 21st 10 am ndash 4 pm o Friday January 22nd 10 am ndash 4 pm o Monday January 25th 10 am-4 pm o Tuesday January 26th 10 am-4 pm o You can join the Virtual One Stop Drop-in

Support at httpsumlzoomusj555743180Meeting ID 555 743 1800Passcode RowdyReady

httpsumlzoomus

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Blackboard Learning Portalbull Librariesbull vLabsbull Researchbull The Writing Centerbull College resources

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD LOG INTO MY COURSE

LEARNING RESOURCES

Blackboard Portal wwwumledublackboard

bull Log into Online course hosted by the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)

bull Log into Virtual course the On-Campus Blackboard

bull If your instructor using Blackboard the ldquoshellrdquo should open on January 25 Contact the instructor if you donrsquot see the course shell

Learning with Purpose

BLACKBOARD COMMON LOGIN AND ACCESS PROBLEMS

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Accessing the wrong web address The message ldquoNo learn account is available for your external credentialshelliprdquo

bull Incorrect password Change or reset password wwwmypasswordumledu Contact the IT Service Desk wwwumleduITContactaspxor 9789344357 (Mon ndash Fri 830am ndash 500pm EST)

bull TA GA RA andor Grader Access Fill and Sign electronic forms to be added to Blackboard as a TA or Grader

httpwwwumleduIT

Learning with Purpose

TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR BLACKBOARD

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Virtual course (on-campus) - 3 ways to get support Enter your IT Service Desk ticket httpshelpdeskumledu Email Bbhelpumledu Call the helpdesk and select On-campus Blackboard support 978-934-4357 or toll free 866-435-737

bull Online course - 247 technical support Monday ndash Friday 830am ndash 500pm (EST) Email onlinelearningumledu Call 978-934-2467 or toll free 800-480-3190 Weekends Holidays and After hoursLife text chat httpsembanetfrontlinesvccomappchatchat_launchp2103 toll free 800-480-3190

bull Helpful Blackboard information httpshelpblackboardcomlearnstudent

httpsembanetfrontlinesvccom

httpshelpblackboardcom

Learning with Purpose

LIBRARY LOCATIONS

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull OrsquoLeary Library ndash South Campus61 Wilder Street Lowell MA 01854 Phone 978-934-4550

bull Lydon Library ndash North Campus84 University Avenue Lowell MA 01854Phone 978-934-3205

bull Web address httpswwwumledulibrary

bull Center for Lowell HistoryThe Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center40 French Street Lowell MA 01852 Phone 978-934-4997

Learning with Purpose

VLABS

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull vLabs Accessing the universityrsquos software anytime from anywhere Your laptop Home PC Tablet or smartphone

bull vLabs terminal locations on campus wwwumleduITServicesDLCDLC-Locationsaspx

bull vLabs link httpswwwumleduITServicesvLabsdefaultaspx

bull Download Vmware Horizon Clients httpsvlabsumledu

wwwumleduITServices

httpswwwumleduIT

Learning with Purpose

RESEARCH ON CAMPUS

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Research labs on campus wwwumleduresearch

bull Access to research labs Requested by your PI Required training

bull Stage 3 research re-entry planPIs are responsible for the management and supervision of personnel to ensure individuals are complying with all policies and procedures This includes practicing physical distancing wearing masks on campus not congregating in common areas hand hygiene and regular cleaning and disinfecting of workspaces EHS will continue to conduct inspections to assess compliance with guidelines

Learning with Purpose

THE WRITING CENTER

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull The Writing Center wwwumleduwriting-center 978-934-5270

bull Service Help develop stronger editing and revision techniques Review of grammar concepts Assistance organizing information outlining and using and integrating sources NOTE Tutors will not correct or fix papers the Writing Center doesnrsquot provide editing services

bull Access and usage Up to 3 sessions per week No more than 1 session per day Free service but must make a virtual appointment

Learning with Purpose

THE WRITING CENTER

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull The Writing Center wwwumleduwriting-center 978-934-5270

bull Service Help develop stronger editing and revision techniques Review of grammar concepts Assistance organizing information outlining and using and integrating sources NOTE Tutors will not correct or fix papers the Writing Center doesnrsquot provide editing services

bull Access and usage Up to 3 sessions per week No more than 1 session per day Free service but must make a virtual appointment

Learning with Purpose

COLLEGE RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

bull Faculty resources and facilities within your college Project Thesis or Dissertation Advisor Graduate Coordinator Department Chair Deanrsquos office Department lab andor facilities for students Specialized Research Centers

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Career Services and Cooperative Education Centerbull The Wellness Center Counseling Services Disability Services Health Services

bull Division of Student Affairsbull Equal Opportunity and Outreachbull Information technology servicesbull International Students and Scholars Officebull Multicultural Affairsbull Recreation Center and Gym Facilitiesbull The Solution Centerbull Transportation Servicesbull UCAPS Ucard Access and Parking Services bull Graduate Student Organizations

Learning with Purpose

CAREER SERVICES amp COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CENTER PHONE 978-934-2355

FAX 978-934-3073 EMAIL CAREER_SERVICESUMLEDU

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Online career resources Handshake Login Job posting and career events The graduate student toolkit Graduate Masterrsquos Co-op in Engineering Career events Career fair preparation Campus resources

bull httpswwwumledustudent-servicesCareer-ServicesstudentsFor-Grad-Students

bull Career development workshops Resume development Cover letter writing Interview skills Job search strategies Career fair preparation Skill identification Networking Negotiating

bull Career Guidance Schedule an individual appointment online

httpswwwumledustudent

Learning with Purpose

MAJOR RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Career Services and Cooperative Education Centerbull The Wellness Center Counseling Services Disability Services Health Services

bull Division of Student Affairsbull Equal Opportunity and Outreachbull Information technology servicesbull International Students and Scholars Officebull Multicultural Affairsbull Recreation Center and Gym Facilitiesbull The Solution Centerbull Transportation Servicesbull UCAPS Ucard Access and Parking Services bull Graduate Student Organizations

Learning with Purpose

CAREER SERVICES amp COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CENTER PHONE 978-934-2355

FAX 978-934-3073 EMAIL CAREER_SERVICESUMLEDU

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Online career resources Handshake Login Job posting and career events The graduate student toolkit Graduate Masterrsquos Co-op in Engineering Career events Career fair preparation Campus resources

bull httpswwwumledustudent-servicesCareer-ServicesstudentsFor-Grad-Students

bull Career development workshops Resume development Cover letter writing Interview skills Job search strategies Career fair preparation Skill identification Networking Negotiating

bull Career Guidance Schedule an individual appointment online

httpswwwumledustudent

Learning with Purpose

CAREER SERVICES amp COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CENTER PHONE 978-934-2355

FAX 978-934-3073 EMAIL CAREER_SERVICESUMLEDU

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Online career resources Handshake Login Job posting and career events The graduate student toolkit Graduate Masterrsquos Co-op in Engineering Career events Career fair preparation Campus resources

bull httpswwwumledustudent-servicesCareer-ServicesstudentsFor-Grad-Students

bull Career development workshops Resume development Cover letter writing Interview skills Job search strategies Career fair preparation Skill identification Networking Negotiating

bull Career Guidance Schedule an individual appointment online

httpswwwumledustudent

Learning with Purpose

THE WELLNESS CENTER

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull The Wellness Center wwwumledustudent-service University Crossing Suite 300 Call 978-934-6800 Fax 978-934-4025

bull Services Counseling services counselingumledu Disability services disabilityumledu Health education amp promotion Health services health_serviceumledu

Learning with Purpose

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Division of student affairs Student_Affairumledu University Crossing Suite 200 Monday ndash Friday 830am ndash 500pm Call 978-934-2100

bull Services Provide resources and assistance for general student welfare

Student Conduct Code governs student behavior and provides a safe community that is conducive to learning All students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct httpswwwumledustudent-servicesreslifepoliciescode-of-conductCode of ConductCode of Conduct

Learning with Purpose

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY amp OUTREACH

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Office wwwumleduhrequal Wannalancit Business Center 600 Suffolk St Suite 301 Call 978-934-3560 Fax 978-934-3036 Equal_opportunityumledu

bull Services Title IX training for students employed on campus

Learning with Purpose

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull IT Services Internet connectivity email Hardware and software IT security network infrastructure Administrative application (eg SIS) Academic technology (eg blackboard)

bull Need help Enter service desk ticket helpdeskumledu Email Helpumledu Contact the IT Service Desk wwwumleduITContactaspxCall 978-934-4357 (Mon ndash Fri 830am ndash 500pm EST) Toll free 866-435-7437

Learning with Purpose

IT OFFICE LOCATIONS

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull University Crossing Currently accepting appointment Suite M50 ndash 830am ndash 5pm

bull OrsquoLeary Library 1st floor Monday ndash Thursday 830am -800pm Friday 830am ndash 5pm

bull Lydon Library 1st floor Monday ndash Thursday 830am -800pm Friday 830am ndash 5pm

Learning with Purpose

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS amp SCHOLARS OFFICE

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull ISSO wwwumleduisso GPS Building 2nd floor Call 978-934-2383 Fax 978-934-3022 Email issoumledu

bull Services Advise on compliance with immigration regulations Provide assistance with specialized off-campus work authorization Provide forms and guidance for program of study extensions reduced course load service

transfers replacement I-20 and more Offers weekly personalized advising sessions with their immigration advisors

Learning with Purpose

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull IT Services Internet connectivity email Hardware and software IT security network infrastructure Administrative application (eg SIS) Academic technology (eg blackboard)

bull Need help Enter service desk ticket helpdeskumledu Email Helpumledu Contact the IT Service Desk wwwumleduITContactaspxCall 978-934-4357 (Mon ndash Fri 830am ndash 500pm EST) Toll free 866-435-7437

Learning with Purpose

IT OFFICE LOCATIONS

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull University Crossing Currently accepting appointment Suite M50 ndash 830am ndash 5pm

bull OrsquoLeary Library 1st floor Monday ndash Thursday 830am -800pm Friday 830am ndash 5pm

bull Lydon Library 1st floor Monday ndash Thursday 830am -800pm Friday 830am ndash 5pm

Learning with Purpose

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS amp SCHOLARS OFFICE

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull ISSO wwwumleduisso GPS Building 2nd floor Call 978-934-2383 Fax 978-934-3022 Email issoumledu

bull Services Advise on compliance with immigration regulations Provide assistance with specialized off-campus work authorization Provide forms and guidance for program of study extensions reduced course load service

transfers replacement I-20 and more Offers weekly personalized advising sessions with their immigration advisors

Learning with Purpose

IT OFFICE LOCATIONS

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull University Crossing Currently accepting appointment Suite M50 ndash 830am ndash 5pm

bull OrsquoLeary Library 1st floor Monday ndash Thursday 830am -800pm Friday 830am ndash 5pm

bull Lydon Library 1st floor Monday ndash Thursday 830am -800pm Friday 830am ndash 5pm

Learning with Purpose

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS amp SCHOLARS OFFICE

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull ISSO wwwumleduisso GPS Building 2nd floor Call 978-934-2383 Fax 978-934-3022 Email issoumledu

bull Services Advise on compliance with immigration regulations Provide assistance with specialized off-campus work authorization Provide forms and guidance for program of study extensions reduced course load service

transfers replacement I-20 and more Offers weekly personalized advising sessions with their immigration advisors

Learning with Purpose

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS amp SCHOLARS OFFICE

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull ISSO wwwumleduisso GPS Building 2nd floor Call 978-934-2383 Fax 978-934-3022 Email issoumledu

bull Services Advise on compliance with immigration regulations Provide assistance with specialized off-campus work authorization Provide forms and guidance for program of study extensions reduced course load service

transfers replacement I-20 and more Offers weekly personalized advising sessions with their immigration advisors

Learning with Purpose

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Office of Multicultural Affair wwwumledustudent-servicemulticultural Call 978-934-4336 Email Multicultural_Affairsumledu

bull OMA support and advocates for students while also leading diversity related programming efforts for the UMass Lowell community

bull Over 37 student organizations committed to raise awareness and building inclusive communities

wwwumledustudent-servicemulticultural

Learning with Purpose

RECREATION CENTERamp GYM FACILITIES

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Campus Recreation Center wwwumleducampusrecreation 100 Pawtucket St Lowel MA 01854 Call 978-934-5080 Email Multicultural_Affairsumledu

bull The Rec Center and Fitness Facilities are not open at this time except for students living in the Residence Halls

bull Virtual program go to httpswwwumleduCampusRecreationprogramshttpswwwumleduCampusRecreation

Learning with Purpose

THE SOLUTION CENTER

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull The Solution Center wwwumleduthesolutioncenter University Crossing Suite 131 Call 978-934-2000 Email TheSolutionCenterumledu

bull Services Registration Financial Aid Pay billshelliphelliphelliphellip

helliphelliphelliphellip much more

Learning with Purpose

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES HTTPSWWWUMLEDUSTUDENT-SERVICESTRANSPORTATION-SERVICES

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull Limited service for Spring 2021 Service will be focused on getting students between east and south campuses for classes

bull Monday ndash Friday Day Service 7 am to 600 pmRed Line University Suites to South Campus Wilder Bus StopOn call North Campus University Crossing

bull Night Service Mon ndash Thurs 690 - 830 pm Friday 600 ndash 730 pmRed Line University Suites to South Campus Wilder Bus StopOn-Call North and University Crossing

bull Closed weekends and holidays Utilize the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for transportation needs during the weekend and holidays

WWWUMLEDUSTUDENT-SERVICES

Learning with Purpose

PARKING SERVICES

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull UCAPS wwwumleduucaps University Crossing Suite 190 Call 978-934-2800 Fax 978-934-4004 Email UCAPSumledu Order parking decal httpswwwumleduUCAPSParking

bull Services Need to order a virtual permit from the UMass Lowell MyParking website Student parking permit cost $450year but will be free of charge through 53121 Check the Parking Services website for updates throughout the semester

Learning with Purpose

UCARD

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

bull What is the UCard An identification card Access card for various locations on-campus Your meal plan Uprint card valid at locations across campus

For Spring 2021- UCards cannot be mailed and will not be printed unless personnel are approved to be on campus for critical research essential operations on campus courses or on-campus housing

New students submit a photo using the photo submission app that can be found on the Upload UCard Photo and Guidelines webpage Students will receive information on how to pick up their UCard httpswwwumleduUCAPSUCard

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE ORGANIZATIONS

bull Graduate Student Association (GSA) wwwumledugsa Monthly Meetings ndash Virtual for Spring 2021 Funds graduate student organizations Sponsors graduate student events Offers Professional Development Awards and Graduate Research Grant Awards

bull Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) wwwumledugeo Graduate employee union representing Teaching and Research Assistants

bull Graduate Clubs wwwumleduGSAStudent-Clubsaspx Social cultural and academic organizations

Student Clubs

Learning with Purpose

GRADUATE ORGANIZATIONS

bull Graduate Student Association (GSA) wwwumledugsa Monthly Meetings ndash Virtual for Spring 2021 Funds graduate student organizations Sponsors graduate student events Offers Professional Development Awards and Graduate Research Grant Awards

bull Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) wwwumledugeo Graduate employee union representing Teaching and Research Assistants

bull Graduate Clubs wwwumleduGSAStudent-Clubsaspx Social cultural and academic organizations

Student Clubs

Learning with Purpose

QUESTIONS

• Graduate student orientation
• Academic information and university policies
• Academic information and university policies
• Academic information and university policies
• Academic information and university policies
• Academic information and uinversity policies
• Academic information and university policies
• Academic information and university policies
• ACADEMIC INFORMATION amp UNIVERSITY POLICIES
• Academic information and university policies
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