Registration and Orientation 2012

Registration and Orientation 2012

Welcome to Registration and Orientation 2012 for graduate students! These pages will guide you through the registration process and introduce you to things you need to know about Orientation and getting started as a new graduate student at Elmhurst College. You will be responsible for your registration for classes and the information regarding your program’s Orientation and preparation for the beginning of classes. You must submit the Confirmation of Intention to Enroll form and your $200 non-refundable tuition prepayment to the School for Professional Studies BEFORE selecting the term for which you are registering below:

Registration and Orientation, Summer 2012
Registration and Orientation, Fall 2012

Registration and Orientation, Summer/Fall 2012

Registration for Summer/Fall 2012 begins on April 11, 2012, and will continue until summer classes begin on Monday, June 4, 2012 and fall classes begin on Monday, August 27, 2012.

Graduate programs will register new students for the Summer/Fall 2012 terms. Students select classes in consultation with their program director/academic advisor. Or, for students in a cohort program, select courses in the first term of the planned curriculum (see course schedule in your admission/registration packet or as follows). For students in non-cohort programs, it is important to meet with your program director to determine your course schedule prior to going online to register. Program director contact information, by graduate program, is provided below.

The Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Dr. Jeanne White, program director
Circle Hall #325
whitej521@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3736

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education
Dr. Therese Wehman, program director
Circle Hall #313
theresew@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3231

The Master of Arts in English Studies
Dr. Dianne Chambers, program director
Hammerschmidt Chapel #1
diannec@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3132

The Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Dr. Thomas Sawyer, program director
Schaible Science Center #146
toms@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3593

The Master in Professional Accountancy
Mr. Paul Jacobs, program director
Lehmann Hall #313
paulj@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3121

The Master of Business Administration
Mr. Kelly Cunningham, program director
Lehmann Hall #308
mcunningham@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3223

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Dr. Roby Thomas, program director
Lehmann Hall #312
(630) 617-3116

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Ms. Linda Krause, program director
Daniels Hall #221
lindak@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3224

The Master of Science in Nursing
Dr. Mary Oesterle, program director
Memorial Hall #108
oesterle@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3514

Graduate Program Tuition and Fees, Summer/Fall Terms 2012

PAYMENT OPTIONS
(NOTE: Payment is required by due dates and not contingent upon receipt of statement.)

OPTION A
Payment is due in full by May 15, 2012, for summer term and by August 15, 2012 for fall term. Payment of any additional charges throughout the term are due on the following 15th of the month after billing.

OPTION B
Elmhurst College offers a payment plan which gives students the opportunity to pay tuition and fees (minus any scholarships, grants, and loans which have been awarded and accepted) on a monthly plan. A payment of 20 percent is due at time of registration or by May 15, 2012, and August 15, 2012. An additional payment of 20 percent is due the 15th of each month of the term (September, October, November, and December). A 1 percent service charge will be added to all outstanding balances on the 16th of every month.

If you have any questions about your tuition and fees, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (630) 617-3014 for assistance. If your employer offers tuition reimbursement and you wish to defer your employer’s portion of your tuition and fees, please see the sample Employer Reimbursement Letter in your admission packet. A copy of the employer letter must be submitted each term in order to defer your tuition and fees. There is a $25 fee per term to defer.

Registration for Classes
New graduate students have two options for registration; you can download a hard copy of the registration form or go on Bluenet and register for classes yourself. The downloaded registration form must be submitted in person or by fax to the Office of Registration and Records as instructed. If you choose to go online to Bluenet to register yourself, please follow these steps.

1.  Bluenet User ID and password/Graduate Students

Shortly after you submitted your application for admission to graduate study at Elmhurst College, you received a letter indicating your Bluenet User ID and password. You need this information to register online. If, for some reason, you did not receive this letter or you’ve misplaced it, you can use these instructions to retrieve your User ID and password

• Go to the Bluenet. Select “Forgot User ID” at the top of the screen. This will lead you to a screen where you have to enter your last name and your social security (SSN) or student ID (Colleague ID) number. The User ID will be shown. Usually last name and first inital is the ID.
• Next, repeat the same steps but select “Forgot my Password.” Again, enter your last name and social security number or your student ID number. The temporary Password will be emailed to you.
• Go back to the login page and enter your User ID and temporary password.
• When you login to Bluenet the first time, you will be prompted to change your password right away. Be sure to choose something you will remember.
• Now that you are logged in, you can enter the New/Current Student portal to register for classes, locate where your grades and GPA will be posted, and also check on your financial aid and student account.

NOTE: Call (630) 617-3543 for the Computer Services Help Desk if you have questions about this process or need additional assistance.

2.  Registration for Classes on Bluenet

There are step-by-step instructions to assist you in the registration process. If you are in a cohort program, you will register for the courses in the first term of the planned curriculum (see course schedule below or in your admission/registration packet). If you are in a non-cohort program, you should meet with, or contact your program director in order to determine your Summer/Fall classes. You should also be certain that you are able to access Bluenet by following the instructions in No. 1 above.

If you have any difficulty registering for classes, please contact the Office of Registration and Records at (630) 617-3055 or Betsy Kuebler, Office of Adult and Graduate Admission at (630) 617-3069.

Fall Term 2012 Courses

Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Students registering for MTL courses must speak with the program director, Dr. Jeanne White, before registration.

Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education
MEC 500-51    History and Theory of Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, and Early Childhood Special Education (3 hours)
MEC 502-51    Early Childhood Speech and Language Development (3 hours)
MEC 525-51    Field Experience in Early Intervention (1 hour)

Master of Arts in English Studies
ENG 512-51    Studies in Literature: Foundations and Traditions (4 hours)

Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 501-51    Applied Psychology of Personnel Management (4 hours)
PSY 512-51    Problem-Solving Analysis in I/O Psychology (4 hours)

Master in Professional Accountancy
Students registering for MPA courses must speak with the program director, Paul Jacobs, before registration.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA 500-51A (T)     Organizational Management (3 hours)
MBA 501-51B (Th)   Financial and Managerial Accounting (3 hours)
MBA 501-51A (T)     Financial and Managerial Accounting (3 hours)
MBA 501-51B (Th)   Financial and Managerial Accounting (3 hours)
NOTE: You must register for both classes on the same night of the week, Tuesday OR Thursday.

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
SCM 510-51    Information Technology Tools (1 hour)
SCM 511-51    Business Strategies (2 hours)
SCM 512-51    Outsourcing Decisions (1 hour)
SCM 513-51    Forecasting in the SCM (2 hours)

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
MBA 508-54   Project Management (4 hours)
CS 530-51     Database Systems and Programming (3 hours)

Master of Science in Nursing
NRS 501-51    Theories in Nursing and Clinical Leadership (3 hours)
NRS 503-51    Applied Research for Clinical Leadership (3 hours)

Completed Registration
Once you have completed your registration, you will be able to check your student account, financial aid, and other information regarding your status as a student at Elmhurst College on Bluenet. You can pay your tuition and fees on Bluenet and you will be able to accept your financial aid on Bluenet if you have applied for a guaranteed student loan.

IMPORTANT: All Elmhurst College students must have health insurance from the College or show proof of health insurance coverage by waiving out of the College health insurance plan. You can also do this on Bluenet. Go to Bluenet and click on WAIVE OR ACCEPT MANDATORY INSURANCE (lower left side of page) and follow the instructions. Your student account will be charged for the health insurance if you do not waive it and show your own coverage. NOTE: The option to waive the College health insurance will not be available on Bluenet until later in the summer but DO NOT forget to do it.

Orientation

Orientation programs are planned individually by the program directors. Some directors plan actual Orientation gatherings for the new graduate students in their programs. Other directors choose to be in touch with their program's new students on an individual basis.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR YOUR PROGRAM'S ORIENTATION.

The Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
New students in the MTL program will be contacted by the program director, Dr. Jeanne White, regarding their transition into the graduate program. If you have any questions about the curriculum or the start of classes, please contact Dr. White directly.

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education
Orientation: Tuesday, August 22, 2012
Dr. Therese Wehman, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for her program's Orientation.

The Master of Arts in English Studies
New students in the English Studies program will be contacted by the program director, Dr. Dianne Chambers, regarding their transition into the graduate program. If you have any questions about the curriculum or the start of classes, please contact Dr. Chambers directly.

The Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Orientation: Saturday, August 25, 2012 (all day)
Dr. Tom Sawyer, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for his program's Orientation.

The Master in Professional Accountancy
Orientation: Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Paul Jacobs, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for his program's Orientation.

The Master of Business Administration
Orientation: Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Kelly Cunningham, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for his program's Orientation.

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Orientation: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Dr. Roby Thomas, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for his program's Orientation.

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Orientation: Online
Linda Krause, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for her program's online Orientation.

The Master of Science in Nursing
Orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Dr. Mary Oesterle, program director, will be in touch with you in August regarding the details for her program's Orientation.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at your program's Orientation is expected. Your program director will talk with you about the program's Fall schedule, textbooks, access to and using Blackboard, campus facilities and other things you need to know about getting started at Elmhurst College. It will also give you the chance to meet and begin to get to know other students in your cohort.

In addition to the information you will hear at your program's Orientation, there are also some additional steps you will need to take to begin graduate study at Elmhurst.

Student Photo ID/Jaypass
All Elmhurst students must have a photo ID. The Library staff takes photo ID pictures and prepares the Jaypass, which students use to access library services, attend campus events, use the fitness center, and purchase coffee and food on campus after money has been put on the card. Students should get the photo ID before classes begin.

Parking and Vehicle Registration
If you plan to park your car or motorcycle on campus, you must register your vehicle in the Campus Security Office, Lehmann Hall, Room 008. There is no charge for parking for graduate students but you must display a parking permit sticker on your car windshield. If you have any questions, contact Campus Security at (630) 617-3000.

Technology Access
In addition to the User ID and password you already have to access Bluenet, you will also need a College email address and a User ID and password to access Blackboard, the College electronic classroom. Stop by the Academic Computing Services Office in Daniels Hall, Room 107, to pick up your access information. Be sure to bring your Photo ID with you.

Textbooks
The Book Cellar (west end of Goebel Hall) has information regarding textbooks you will need for your classes. Be sure to bring a list of the classes in which you are registered to assure that you will purchase the textbook(s) being used in those classes. NOTE: Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program will learn about required textbooks from their instructors on the first night of class.

It is recommended that you come to campus before the term begins to pick up your Photo ID, the vehicle registration, the technology access (College email address and Blackboard User I.D. and password), and your textbooks. Note: Some program directors will allow time to pick up your Jaypass, parking sticker and technology access information during the Orientation program but you can come to campus before your Orientation and pick up the information beforehand.