Spring Schedule 2013 - San Juan College

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR UNM ONLINE COURSES
UNM Distance Education Programs were developed to create
access to UNM courses for those students who cannot come
to UNM main campus or need a flexible schedule. Online
programs provide expanded learning opportunities to help
students obtain their degree.
Learners access primary content and instruction using
a variety of tools from WebCT/Vista. Some courses have
scheduled activities such as chats, face-to-face meetings,
and/or proctored exams. Check the online course listings for
this information at http://online.unm.edu.
Online courses follow the regular UNM semester schedule.
Most follow 16- and 8-week formats with learning activities
scheduled on a weekly basis. UNM online courses are not selfpaced.
All UNM admission and registration deadlines, policies, and
procedures apply to students who participate in online
courses. Online courses appear on your transcript in the same
way as campus-based courses.
Admission and Registration Information
You will need to be admitted to UNM to register for online
classes. There are several admission options depending on
whether you are in a degree program or interested in nondegree
status. See the UNM website admissions information
page at http://admissions.unm.edu
Students register for their classes via LoboWeb at http://
my.unm.edu. For help registering online see http://webctinfo.
unm.edu/student/how_to_register.html.
International and non-resident online students can pay
resident tuition fees if they enroll in no more than six credit
hours per semester.
Wondering about your computer?
The Browser Tuneup page will tell you if your computer has
the right software to access your course:
http://www.webct.com/tuneup
Your course may also require hardware such as headphones
and a microphone. For these details see: http://online.unm.edu
Myth: Online classes are like correspondence courses
or independent study.
Fact: Online courses follow the academic
calendar and have due dates set by the
instructor, just like campus courses.
Myth: You don’t interact with your instructor or
classmates.
Fact: You will be in frequent contact with
your instructor and classmates through
online discussions, course mail, and group
work.
Myth: Online courses do not count for the same credit
as face-to-face courses.
Fact: Online courses count as the same
credit as their face-to-face counterparts.
Myth: You can’t take online courses and “real”
on-campus courses at the same time.
Fact: You can take both traditional classes
and online classes in the same semester.
Online courses are “real” UNM classes.
Myth: You can’t take online classes unless you can
come to Albuquerque.
Fact: We often have out-of-state students,
even international students, take online
classes at UNM without visiting our
beautiful campus.
Questions about Online courses, contact:
UNM Online Distance Learning Coordinator
toll-free: 1-866-869-6040 • email: online@unm.edu
website: http://online.unm.edu
UNM CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
Correspondence courses offer students a flexible, convenient alternative to earn college credit for those who cannot attend regular
classes. In addition, they provide an opportunity for all UNM students located anywhere to add to their credit hours in their degree
programs. Lower and upper division courses spanning a wide range of disciplines are available for registration. Many degrees allow,
with some restrictions, up to 30 credit hours of correspondence courses to be applied toward graduation.
For information on UNM Independent Study through Correspondence, contact:
toll-free: 1-877-567-9089 • email: indstudy@unm.edu • website: http://correspondence.unm.edu
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