Pioneer Camp

College of Nursing

About the CON

• • • • Advisors: Heather Close Jeff Ray Brittanie Romine Donna Stallings You will not be assigned to a specific advisor, but you can request someone by name.

About the CON

• Located in ASB 216 • (940) 898-2401 for appointment • www.twu.edu/nursing • Like “Texas Woman’s University Pre-Nursing” on Facebook

Math & Technology Success Center

• • • • • Tutoring for math and computer science courses MCL 307 (940) 898-2169 www.twu.edu/mtsc Hours: • Mon-Thurs 7:30 am – 8 pm • Fri 8 am – 5 pm

Science Learning Resource Center

• • • • • Resources and tutoring for science courses ASSC 365 (940) 898-2553 www.twu.edu/slrc Hours: • Mon-Thurs 8 am – 4 pm • Fri 8 am – 2 pm • Tutoring schedule available upon request

Write Site

• • • • • Individual or group writing instruction CFO 129 (940) 898-2341 www.twu.edu/write-site Hours may change by semester, see website for current schedule

Dropping a Class

• • • 6 Drop Limit Drop deadlines • September 11 – Last day to drop and receive a full refund, drop will not count toward 6-drop limit • October 4 – Last day to drop without academic penalty • October 31 – Last day to drop a class Dropping below 12 hours • Will no longer be full-time, may affect Financial Aid

Dropping a Class

• W or WF? – Designated by the instructor • W = Passing grade at the time of drop • Does not count toward GPA • Is not considered “first attempt” for nursing • WF = Failing grade at the time of drop • Does not count toward 6-drop limit • DOES count toward GPA • DOES count as “first attempt” for nursing • It is better to receive an F than a WF!

Drop/Add Form

Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office or CON.

Repeating a Class

• • • Use most recent grade for nursing GPA Does not give you a second chance at “first attempt” preference Three-peat rule • Taking a class for the third or more time, you will be charged higher tuition

Withdrawing from TWU

• • • • If you are withdrawing from ALL courses for the semester Medical withdrawal (temporary physical or psychological condition which prevents you from completing the semester) File paperwork with Student Life Also check with: • Bursar/Cashier • Financial Aid • Housing • Office of International Education

Withdrawing from TWU

• • • Aug 23 – Last day to withdraw and receive full refund (minus matriculation fee) Oct 4 – Last day to withdraw without academic penalty Oct 31 – Last day to withdraw

Withdrawal Form

Form is available on Student Life website: www.twu.edu/ student-life-office

Registering for Spring

• Freshmen (less than 30 hours completed) MUST meet with an advisor before registering. Make your appointment early!

• Oct 29 – Early registration begins for athletes, veterans, honors, resident assistants & peer advisors • Nov 26 – Early registration begins for all freshmen

Campus Resources

• Bookstore (Student Union) • Fitness & Recreation Center • Student Health Services (Hubbard Hall facing ACT) • Counseling Center (West Jones Hall) • Career Services (HDB 200) www.twu.edu/map_denton_campus.asp

Questions?