MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 25, 2006
 (Announcements Archive Index)

Information included in recent announcements is no longer being repeated, but a ">> Review ..." link to the previous details is provided.

Additional or highlighted details ("Take Note:") are added when appropriate. Please take time to review any information you have not reviewed already.

navicon  Calendar Highlights  
navicon  Return Media To Avoid Late Charges  
navicon  Request Fall Proctored Exams Now  
navicon  Checking Your Financial Aid Status & Tuition
navicon  myWSU Updates  
navicon  Financial Aid Changes Benefit DDP Students  
navicon  WebCT 6 Introduced in Fall Courses  
navicon  Fall Learning Center Events Statewide
navicon  Cougars in Seattle! Free Pre-game Reception & WSU vs. Baylor Football
navicon  ASWSU-DDP News   

pdf    August Announcements (PDF)

Calendar Highlights (Academic calendars by semester: Index)   
  • August
    • August 28 (Week 2):
      • Special permission required to enroll in DDP fall semester-based courses
  • September
    • September 1 (Week 2):
      • Last date to drop 8-week session course without record and receive a full refund
      • Last day to enroll in fall DDP semester-based courses with special permission
    • September 4 (Week 3):
      • All University Holiday—Labor Day
    • September 5 (Week 3):
      • Last date to pay tuition/fees prior to a 3% assessment of outstanding tuition/fees for late payment
    • September 19 (Week 5):
      • Last date to drop a course (if not a cancellation of enrollment) without record and receive a full refund
    • September 20 (Week 5):
      • Last date to pay tuition prior to a 5% assessment of outstanding tuition/fees for late payment
    • September 22 (Week 5):
      • Last date to withdraw from 8-week session course without an "F" on transcript
Return Media To avoid Late Charges   Summer course rental materials (DVDs, videos) NOT received by DDP by September 29, 2006 are subject to additional charges. Fees for materials not returned will be processed and posted to students' accounts by week 9 of the fall semester. See Rental Material Reminder for more details about returning your summer rental materials.
Request Fall Proctored Exams Now   All proctored exams for a course may be REQUESTED at the beginning of the course if you have a proctor who is able and agrees to hold untaken exams for a semester. Please note, requesting exams so they're ready for you to take is not the same as taking exams; you should submit all course work preceding an exam before you actually take it.

Request exams/Submit a proctor nomination in My DDP (not WebCT, even if the course is delivered in WebCT). Log in to My DDP with your WSU Network ID and password, and select "Current Courses." In the list of courses, select "view" in the "Course Work" column for the course for which you need a proctored exam. Select "Request" in the "Exam Sent" column for the appropriate exam, complete the Proctor Nomination/Exam Request, and select "Submit Exam Request."

When requesting exams, please be aware of the following:
  • You may use the "Comments" box to include the proctor’s fax number or other information.
  • The word "Request" is replaced first by the date you submit the request (shown in red) and then by the date the exam is sent to the proctor (shown in blue and linked to the proctor information). Exams are usually processed within two working days.
  • If you need exams sent to a proctor quickly, select the Federal Express option; FedEx charges are posted to your student account.

Please make sure you understand all your options as you begin your courses and make plans with your proctor ahead of time, especially if expedited delivey of completed exams might be necessary:
Checking Your Financial Aid Status & Tuition Balances You can check the status of your financial aid by speaking with a financial aid advisor or accessing your account online (myWSU; log in with your WSU Network ID and password and select "Finances," then "Student Aid"). Through myWSU, you can also verify your student account balances, confirm the mailing of your financial aid checks, or disbursement of direct deposits. For questions regarding financial aid, please call (509) 335-9711.
myWSU Updates  
>> Review . . .
Take Note: To find other eInfoCenter or METRO services, see "Looking for eInfoCenter or METRO?"; links to previous eInfoCenter services can be found at the new WSU eAffiliateServices page.
Financial Aid Changes Benefit DDP Students
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Most financial aid restrictions based on flexible enrollment course credits no longer apply.
WebCT 6 Introduced in Fall Courses  
>> Review . . .
Take Note: The new WebCT 6 environment has a different look and feel; take a moment to review the tutorials put together by DDP staff to explain the changes. Check your browser settings and make sure you're using a browser that supports WebCT 6 (see "Browser Validation List).
Fall Learning Center Events Statewide   
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Take advantage of on-site, academic seminar options; confer face-to-face with DDP student support staff; or get acquainted with the WSU Learning Center in your area this October (Fall 2006 Events). See also Cougars in Seattle! Free Pre-game Reception & WSU vs. Baylor Football and Cougar Campus Experience 2006 below.
Cougars in Seattle! Free Pre-game Reception & WSU vs. Baylor Football
Reception: Please join other DDP students, alumni, and those interested in learning more about DDP, as well as DDP staff, for a pre-game reception. The reception will be held in the Diamond Club room of Safeco Field (home of Mariner Baseball), located directly across from Qwest Field (home of the Seattle Seahawks) where the Cougs will take on the Baylor Bears at 2:00. Reception activities include lunch, socializing and a tour of Safeco Field for those who would like an inside look of the home of the Seattle Mariners—all at no charge!

Football Tickets: All degree seeking DDP students are eligible to receive one free football ticket and an unlimited quantity of companion tickets at the price of $11 each. Football tickets must be ordered by September 1.

Reduced Rate Parking: All who register for the reception by September 6 will receive a parking voucher for a reduced parking rate of $10 per vehicle in the Safeco parking garage (half-off the regular parking fee). Your confirmation letter/parking voucher will be mailed to the address you provide on the registration form.

Register: To register for the reception and order your tickets, please visit aswsu-ddp.wsu.edu/seattlegame/).
ASWSU-DDP News  

  • Meet Your 2006-2007 DDP Student Government Representatives!
  • ASWSU-DDP Meetings Schedule & Office Hours
    ASWSU-DDP is YOUR student government. We invite and encourage student participation in all our meetings.
    Senate Meetings: Senate meetings are held in ASWSU-DDP's Centra program and are open to the public. DDP students are encouraged to attend.
    • Meeting Times:  Wednesdays, beginning at 6:30 pm PT
      September 6 & 20

    Student Leader Weekly Office Hours:
    • President/Vice President Office Hours: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm (PT)
    • Senators' Office Hours:  Non-senate meeting Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm (PT)

  • Upcoming Events
    • September 16: Pre-game Reception & Free WSU vs. Baylor Football Game in Seattle
    • September 29: DDP Fall 2006 Cougar Campus Experience (Pullman Campus)
    • December 8: December Graduation Reception (Pullman campus)

  • Cougars in Seattle!
    ASWSU-DDP is proud to sponsor free event opportunities for DDP students, alumni, and those who might be interested in becoming DDP students, Saturday, September 16 in Seattle. See "Cougars in Seattle! Free Pre-game Reception and WSU vs. Baylor Football Game" above and plan to join us.

  • Cougar Campus Experience 2006
    The annual fall DDP and ASWSU-DDP Cougar Campus Experience event will be held on the Pullman campus Friday, September 29 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Please join us for a hosted reception, campus tours, and academic seminars! We also encourage you to stay for the WSU vs. USC football game Saturday, September 30. Book your hotel room now! DDP has reserved a block of hotel rooms but you must book your room by August 28 and mention the DDP room block when making your reservation.

    For hotel and event information, go to Cougar Campus Experience 2006. If you plan to attend, please register for the event. Remember, if you expect to take the academic seminars for credit, you must register for them as fall DDP courses (Anth 499x, H D 499x, and Psych 499x; see Fall 2006 Academic Seminar Information).


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