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Kaplan University-New Student Orientation. January, 2012. Technical difficulties? . If you are experiencing technical difficulties, contact Support & Solutions Phone: 866-522-7747 Email: TechSupport@Kaplan.edu Chat on KU Campus :. Netiquette.
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Kaplan University-New Student Orientation January, 2012
Technical difficulties? If you are experiencing technical difficulties, contact Support & Solutions Phone: 866-522-7747 Email: TechSupport@Kaplan.edu Chat on KU Campus:
Netiquette In your seminars and discussions, please remember that this is an academic setting and you should always treat it as such. • Do • Be respectful to your instructor and classmates • Keep conversations and questions relevant to the instructor-led discussion • Always use good grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Do Not • Use ‘text’ speak • Use all capitals when typing • Interrupt a seminar to explain why you’re late/leaving early (you can email your instructor later if needed)
Kaplan commitment • First five weeks are risk-free • Meet the minimum grade requirements in all classes • Submit all necessary documentation to the University
SEMINARS • Regular Weekly Seminar: Every week at same day/time with the same people • Flex Seminar: Same as above, but with option to attend another section’s seminar • Supplemental Seminar: ‘Extra’ and usually ungraded
SEMINARS Go to the KU Home page • My Classes • My Seminars • Choose the seminar you want from the list by date and time • Access Archive • Click the week you are looking to view • Load Class ***To print the transcript once it loads, you should go to the history link at the bottom of the page. The transcript will be available the morning after the seminar ends.***
DISCUSSION BOARDS • Student participation expected • Respond to all assigned questions and some classmates • Discussion boards are graded • Post by Thursday or Friday and on at least three different days • Refrain from basic ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answers • Posts should be thoughtful and relevant to the subject matter
ATTENDANCE Post regular attendance and participate in classes! • Submit your first discussion post no later than Friday, and post on three separate days • Respond directly to the discussion question(s) • Read your classmates' responses and post follow-up questions or comments • Submit all papers, quizzes, exams, projects, etc. by the due date. Remember - each class week ends Tuesday at midnight (12am) Eastern.
DEGREE PLAN A Degree Plan includes basic information such as: • Your Degree Program • Your Grades and overall Grade Point Average (GPA) • Academic Advising contact information • The classes needed to complete your degree requirements
KU CAMpus • Academic Support Center • Writing, Math, Science, Technology Centers • Disability Services Center • My Community • Student Life • Student Store
KU CAMpus HOME PAGE • My Communications • My Account • My Tools • Mail • Career Resources • Career Network
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM • (800) 890-1466 • Call 24 hours/7 days a week • Free Service • Relationships • Major life changes • Problems with your children • Empty-nesting • Marital conflicts • Substance abuse • Grief and loss • Stress, anxiety, or depression
IMPORTANT KAPLAN CONTACTS • Academic Advising: (866) 522-7747 • Financial Aid: (866) 458-2008 fastudentsupport@kaplan.eduwww.fahelp.kaplan.edu • Student Accounts: (800) 817-8272 studentaccounts1@kaplan.edu • Got A Question https://kaplanu.wufoo.com/forms/got-a-question-public-service/
REMEMBER! • Complete the Orientation Course as soon as possible to make sure you’re ready for the first day of classes. • Click on the Orientation class name to open the course. • Complete all four quizzes in the classroom to complete the Orientation. • Review the Gradebook to make sure you’ve completed everything. • Participate in discussions at least three days per week. • Week runs Wednesday to Tuesday. You won’t be able to access your classes until the first day of the term. • Start participating on Wednesday – don’t wait for a scheduled seminar. • Attend your Program Kick-Off Meeting.
THANK YOU! • Thanks for attending and best of luck with your first term! • Please reach out to Orientation Instructor Brooke Edwards if you have further questions about tonight’s presentation. • PublicService@kaplan.edu