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PSEO New Student OrientationSlide2
Mission Statement: Minnesota West Community & Technical College is dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings. Slide3
eServices Student AccountStudent EmailD2LAdvising & RegistrationTextbooks Succeeding at MN WestSupport Services
Student Policies
Orientation OverviewSlide4
Ask JaySearch BoxCurrent Students link
A-Z index
Website Helpful Hints
http://www.mnwest.edu
www.mnwest.eduSlide5
eServices
, Email, D2LSlide6
Unique, single Username/Password CombinationWill be used for eServices, Student Email and D2L
StarIDSlide7
Register for classes. View your grades
(2-4 days after end of term).
Display and print your
class schedule
.Verify/update your address with the college.
And More……
eServices
Student Account
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide8
Email is a primary means of communication at Minnesota West. All e-mail Communications will be sent to your student e-mail account only.Student E-Mail
All students receive a free Minnesota West e-mail account. Accounts will be set up within 2 working days of your registration of classes
.
Login
: Access student email through “
Quick Links”
from the Minnesota West homepage
.
Email Address:
firstname.lastname@live.mnwest.edu
Username:
StartID@live.mnwest.edu
Password:
StarID
passwordSlide9
Access D2L through “Quick Links” on the Minnesota West homepage.
Take the Free
Introduction to Online Learning
tutorial.
Online Learning - D2L
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide10
Advising
& RegistrationSlide11
Know your advisor and how he/she can assist you:Course placement & selection Test scores/pre-requisitesCommunication throughout the semester
AdvisingSlide12
Work with your advisor to Determine and receive approval for the appropriate classes.Register through your eServices
student
account using the “
Courses & Registration
” link.
Returning students: Advisor Access Code is required to register for classes.
Registering for classes
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide13
Class Waitlists
Waitlists are available for some classes each semester.
Students can
be added to a waitlist by using their
eServices
student account.
Students will receive an email if a spot becomes available in a waitlist class.
Students have
24 hours to respond to the email and register for the available spot in a class.
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide14
For Standard Academic Terms
Add a class
PSEO students may
add
classes without permission within the
first five days of the term.
Drop a class
PSEO students can
drop classes
within the first
10 business days of
each semester
Dropping classes must be done through a Minnesota West Academic Advisor
Withdraw from a class
Students may
withdraw
from classes from the
15
th
day until 80% of the academic term has elapsed.
Withdrawing from a class must be done through a Minnesota West Academic Advisor
Add/Drop vs. Withdrawal
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide15
TextbooksSlide16
Students should Reference the PSEO Book Information sheet
for
more information.
Book Information
www.mnwest.edu/index.php/admissions/pseoSlide17
Succeeding at MN WestSlide18
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Satisfactory
Academic Progress
(SAP)
““progressing in a positive manner toward completing your coursework each semester”
SAP
=
GPA
&
Completion Percentage
GPA
6 – 15 credits:
1.60
GPA
16
– 30 credits:
1.80
GPA
31+ credits:
2.0
GPA
http://www.mnwest.edu
Completion %
= 67%Slide19
Warning
Student falls below Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
Must
meet the SAP standards at the end of their warning
period to be removed from warning.Suspension
Student does
not satisfactorily remove him/herself from Academic
Warning
Suspension from enrolling in classes until successful appeal (CASE Management)
Probation
Return from suspension.
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and 75% completion rate during probationary term to remain in good standing.
Warning/Suspension/ProbationSlide20
Check into your online class often.Read your email.Read the
syllabus; know the instructor’s expectations.
Know how and when to contact your instructors.
Contact instructor about unexpected or emergency events that may cause you to miss classes or
assignments
Know when and how to ask for
help.
Seek
out tutoring sooner rather than
later
Be proactive
- ask
questions
on
Assignments.
Tips for SuccessSlide21
GradesFirst is a communication tool used by faculty, advisors & students at Minnesota West.
Includes quick & easy
reminders for class assignments
and various
other academic requirements via
texts,
e-mails, phone calls, or even
Facebook.
Grades First
http://www.mnwest.edu
Faculty may post reports at any time to alert you if you are at
academic risk or if you are succeeding.Slide22
Support ServicesSlide23
Research: Thousands of resources available through the LARC. Students need barcode # from their student ID card to access Library databases from home.Tutoring: The LARC offers free tutoring to students who request help with classes.
Other Services
: The LARC can also assist students with student email, D2L concerns, and can proctor exams.
Disability Services
: Need
accommodations? – See Campus Student Services Advisor for assistance.
LARC/Support Services
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide24
Smarthinking is a live online tutoring service, and is available to students at anytime and from anywhere.Smarthinking Subjects:Math
Accounting
Economics
Biology
Physics
SpanishWritingChemistry
a
nd more
Log in through your D2L page.
Online Tutoring
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide25
Student ID Card
Obtain from LARC coordinator or at student services
Barcode is required to check out “physical” items from LARC (print books,
dvd’s
, equipment, etc.)
Accessing digital materials from off-campus (research databases, streaming videos) requires your Star ID.Slide26
Student PoliciesSlide27
Minnesota West students should be aware of policies, rights, and responsibilities that impact them. Examples:Code of ConductPetitions and Appeals
Sexual Harassment & Violence
Privacy Rights
Alcohol & Drug Policy
Student Policies
http://www.mnwest.eduSlide28
Weather related announcements can be found via
www.mnwest.edu.
Announcements are usually posted by 7:00am when a campus or center is going to be closed.
Closure
= cancellation of classes, activities, and meetings hosted/ sponsored by students, faculty, or staff. General offices are closed.
Closures also announced on local radio stations.
Sign up for text-alerts.
More information can be found in the “
Student Policies
” section of
www.mnwest.edu.
Weather Related CancelationsSlide29
Student Calendar
http://www.mnwest.edu