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  1. Contact your advisor
    Students are assigned to a faculty advisor in the department who will help them develop their Program of Study and advise them in terms of course selection. The advisor's name and e-mail address will appear on the letter the student receives from the department notifying them of their admittance. It is the student's responsibility to contact the advisor.

    Note: Advisors are not scheduled to be on campus during the summer months or over the Christmas holidays. Students are encouraged to get in touch with their advisors as soon as they have received notice from the department that they have been admitted. Students should be able to reach their advisors by phone or e-mail.

    If you are having difficulty reaching your advisor and need to register for classes, contact Dr. Fredrick Nafukho at nafukho@uark.edu (479) 575-4899, or Dr. Kenda Grover at kgrover@uark.edu, (479) 575-2675.

  2. Set up UARK Account
    Every student has access to ISIS (Integrated Student Information System), e-mail and Internet services through Computing Services at the University of Arkansas. Online M.Ed. students must use this account as this is the way the department and your advisor communicate with you.

    To learn about your UARK account and to set up your e-mail account, go to http://compserv.uark.edu/

    1. Click on New Students
    2. Follow the directions

    This should be done as soon as possible after you have registered, as you will use this username and password to access your courses, ISIS and your e-mail. In addition to your username (ID) and password, you should write down your PIN number, as you may be required to use it in the future.

  3. Register for Classes
    After discussing your Program of Study with your advisor, you will register for classes through ISIS. Instructions for using ISIS are available at:

    http://www.uark.edu/admin/isisdir/

    In addition, you will find registration information and instructions in the Off-Campus Student Guide approximately 4 weeks before classes begin at:

    http://www.uacted.uark.edu/CreditStudies/csOffCampus/registration.htm
    -Click on Student Guide

    The Student Guide contains the latest information regarding classes, rules, calendars, and information on cost, billing, and books.

    A complete ISIS "how-to" guide can be obtained by calling (479) 575-5651.

  4. Order your Textbooks
    You will find the textbook order form in the Student Guide Here.

    1. Click on Student Guide
    2. The order form is located on the second to last page of the Student Guide.

    Textbooks should be ordered at least two weeks before classes begin.

  5. Apply for Financial Aid (if needed)
    If you are interested in receiving financial assistance, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (479) 575-3806, or visit their Web site at http://www.uark.edu/admin/fininfo/index.html

  6. Access Blackboard
    Blackboard is the system used by the department for online learning. The department partners with the Division of Continuing Education to offer this degree program. Once you are officially registered, you will receive notice from Continuing Education that you have access to your course(s) online.

    Before you receive word that you have access to your courses, you should go to the Blackboard Web site to familiarize yourself with the software:

    1. Go to http://blackboard.uark.edu/.
    2. Click the "Login" button.
    3. On the next page, type in "student" for the username and password.
    4. On the Welcome page, click the name of the course under the My Courses column.

  7. Pay your balance through the Treasurer's Office
    Students can view their tuition and fees and make payments through ISIS, the Integrated Student Information System.

    1. Open your browser to http://isis.uark.edu/.
    2. Type in your Login ID and Password. Use the first part of your UA e-mail address and your e-mail password.
    3. Follow these breadcrumbs: Home>SA Self Service>Learner Services>Home>Learner Services.
    4. Click on the Finances link to view your student account information.
    5. Click on the Account Summary link.
    6. Click on the Term link you wish to view on the Summary for all Terms page.
    7. From the Summary for Term page, click the View Account Detail link to see detail on charges, payments, refunds, and financial aid.
    8. Download the Procedures Manual, if you have not already done so.

Page last updated: 10/23/2006 11:59

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