| Show i Semester e es' es eser er Conversion on verSIon j t w- w r t J. J j 1 c this do I if I can P. P Ir Ii I r r f. f i It J. J i. i t i t ii ir r r kf f i i i ir r r d v V x 4 1 Z W r r. x r. r C ir- ir fl k i Cv A I d 3 A L' L 4 Quarters to Semesters r I t F S. S Semesters WI will II b begin A Aug ug 0 24 1998 r- r f. f oJ 1 i I J To be ready read for the switch start now f J t c 9 P I f f t i r f To help in planning your classes call academic advising at to make an an appointment to meet with an adviser k C Complete your quarter sequence sequence classes before the semester transition I t r f t J Review the following commonly asked questions and answers answers 1 Ii IJo U. U a PI E Jt 4 V j S S r II i to tor r r Why is Es changing to the semester system In 1996 the Board of Regents passed a resolution requiring state colleges and universities to adopt a semester calendar How will wUl the semester system benefit me I The primary benefit of semesters is the courses are more com com- I Semesters allow instructors to establish the necessary necessary essary before introducing ng p principal n pal subject mat mat- ter You will receive in-depth in coverage of course mat material Other advantages include Fewer registration times You will go through fee payment lines and the finan financial al aid process fewer times Most textbooks are designed for a semester system It should be easier to follow All state colleges and universities are switching ng to semes semes- semesters semesters tens which will make it easier if you should you decide to toy y take another course at another state higher ed institution b Transferring to a year four-year university will be easier er 1 Will WiD my tuition increase Ji Conversion will not increase your annual tuition cost Tuition Tuition Tu Tu- 9 will be due at the beginning of each semester Financial aid and plans will be available L bA y t if mi J What will wiD the semester calendar look like The semester calendar will have two semesters fall and spring There also will be a summer term tenn Here is the calendar for the 99 1998 academic year Fall Semester 1998 August August 24 through December 17 15 weeks Spring Semester 1999 January 11 through May 11 15 weeks Summer Terra 1999 June 1 through July 30 8 weeks Will WiD the conversion to semesters affect my financial aid Under the semester system financial aid will be received twice a year unless you are attending summer term tenn The total amount of aid received will remain the same Because of anticipated anticipated anticipated an an- alternative class schedules for summer term aid may be rated pro-rated and funds may not be available at the beginning of the term terra Please check with financial aid your adviser for your particular needs r r I Iii x ii 4 z 1 F r- r c cHow How will my quarter credits covert to semester credits The conversion of your credits is a simple mathematical pro pro- cess One quarter credit is equal to two-thirds two of a semester credit The total number of credits needed to complete your degree on the semester system will decrease pro proportionately How Bow many semester credits will be required to finish my associate of or science associate of arts or associate of applied applied applied ap ap- plied science degree AS and AA degrees 63 60 semester credit hours AAS degrees 69 63 semester credit hours Requirements for certificates and diplomas will be determined determined deter deter- determined mined by the departmental program Check with your academic adviser to develop an appropriate academic plan Will it take me longer to graduate The transition to semesters should not lengthen your academic program You are encouraged to work with your academic adviser Advisers are trained to assist you in planning your academic program or degree goal Completion of an AS AA or AAS degree within two I years can be accomplished by takI tak tak- taking ing 15 to 18 credit hours homs each semester |
