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grad_com An electronic newsletter from the
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Vol. 3, No. 12 |
May 2007 |
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The Process Registration: Grad
classes Starting
the count of seven years to complete a degree Form 1: Applying for admission to graduate
studies Completing
13-16 graduate credits after admission Form 2: Applying for candidacy in a
graduate degree program Taking
the written exam at the end of course work Form 3: Proposing a research
paper or thesis Doing
the work and writing the results Form 4: Applying for graduation Submitting
the research paper or thesis for review Form 5: Scheduling the oral examination Defending
your graduate work Diploma |
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This
month . . . · CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATING STUDENTS!! · Important Reminders for Summer and Fall |
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Congratulations!!! To those
students who have made that final stretch and are receiving their
degree. You’ve waded through the forms, the research, and the
papers once again. You have been persistent and have made it through the
classes and the homework. You have jumped through the hoops, and you are on your
way to furthering your abilities and authority as a professional in your
field. You are walking toward the victory circle with the
tell-tale paper in your hand. The You’ve earned it! |
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Don’t
Forget these Important Commencement Events May 9 Rehearsal – 3:30 Hagg-Sauer 100 May 18 Events 10:00-12:00 Hobson Memorial Pre-commencement celebration, reception, and brunch for
all graduates, hosted by all colleges and departments 1:00 Memorial 100 Assembly for the Commencement Walk along 2:00 John Glas Fieldhouse,
Physical Education Complex Commencement |
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Important Reminders for the Coming Summer Sessions and
Fall Semester |
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Update on Tuition and Fee Due Dates: Effective
fall semester 2007, tuition and
fees must be paid in full no later
than the first day of the term. If not, the student’s classes will be dropped! Exceptions. A student will not be dropped for non-payment if any one of the following criteria is met:
The student has: a. applied for
financial aid and the university has received the FAFSA results from the U.S.
Department of Education. b. made a minimum
down-payment to tuition and fees of 15% or $300, whichever is less, and has
an active payment plan contract. c. a scholarship or
third-party award that meets the minimum down-payment rule. d. enrolled in the
PSEO program. e. tuition and fees
deferred for special hardship cases such as sudden illness, a death in the family, or natural disaster. |
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Time For Summer Session
Enrollment: Look into the wonderful classes that are
being offered this summer.
Take the opportunity to get ahead on your program requirements. Payments must be made
for Summer I courses by June 1st and July 1st for
Summer II courses. Fall Enrollment Now
Open: Fall enrollment is now open!
Don’t forget to sign up for fall courses. Don’t miss out on required courses. Enroll in Fall classes now! UNIV 6000 – Don’t
Forget!!! Students
who are not enrolled in any other classes will need to make sure they enroll
in UNIV 6000 (Summer# – 081549; Fall# –
084166) to maintain active status. A
graduate student who has been admitted into a specific graduate program but
does not register every fall, spring,
and summer term is considered to have withdrawn and will have to
reactivate their program by petitioning to be reinstated. If you
desire to maintain active status,
enroll in UNIV 6000 (Summer# – 081549; Fall# – 084166) today!! |
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Tracking down those Graduate Assistantships It’s time
to start looking for Graduate Assistantships for fall (and possibly summer)
terms. Remember
that a Graduate Assistant position covers the cost of tuition up to six (6)
credits per semester (a total of 12 credits per year), as well as provides a stipend
of $8,500 for the 2007-2008 academic year. Be sure
to start asking your Graduate Coordinator and/or Department Chair about
positions that are available to you, both within and outside of your
program/department. Also look
at the Graduate Studies
website for a list of departments that have possible positions
available. (Note: The list records positions that currently exist,
but they are not necessarily open. You
will need to contact the department to ensure that the position is available.) Keep an
eye on your student email this summer, as the
Don’t Forget Online Billing!!! Effective Spring 2007 BSU will
no longer be invoicing students through the Go
to: www.bemidjistate.edu In the
middle of the page, you will find a link called “Register online.” Insert your tech ID and your PIN# to access
your account. |
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