College Now Teachers FAQs

Answers

Q:

How do I request a College Now course?

A:

Contact the Director of College Now to discuss openings and procedures for starting College Now courses.

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Q:

Where can I get textbooks?

A:

You can order them through the campus bookstore (507) 337-1450 or through your own distributor. Just be sure it is an approved text that your supervising professor requires.

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Q:

Is it really necessary to request a course in April for the following year?

A:

Yes. Applications from new teachers are due by the end of February, and, if approved, course requests are due in April. We use the proposed course requests to determine how many faculty members we need to arrange for the following year. We also use it to verify that all teachers are certified and approved well in advance of the course start.

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Q:

My high school is on an alternative schedule (trimester or block for example), what corresponding SMSU semester should I follow?

A:

If your class starts during the SMSU fall semester, register the class for the fall semester.

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Q:

What is the difference between dropping a course and withdrawing from a course?

A:

Dropping a course means it will not be recorded on the student's transcript, nor will there be a charge for it. Withdrawing from a course results in the course being recorded on the student's transcript with a “W” (withdrawal) grade, and the school is billed for the entire course. Please keep in mind that due to recent changes in federal financial aid requirements, students must complete at least 60% of the courses they attempt; a “W” may count against them. When they ultimately attend college, withdrawing from a College Now course may affect their financial aid.

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