GradNotes
The Newsletter for Graduate Cohort Student at Concordia University
Volume 5, Number 1 • Summer Semester 2008
Table of Contents:
Graduation
Internship Announcement
E-Portfolio
Money Matters
Official Communication
Contacts
The Guide for Graduate Students
A new publication, The Guide for Graduate Students, provides you with a wealth of valuable information to assist you throughout your graduate studies at Concordia. It is viewable through the portal on the Student Services Tab in the Graduate Programs channel.
Graduate Student Survey Results
Each term we survey cohort students who are finishing their first term, at the half-way point in their program, and completing their program. The surveys provide us with valuable information that we use to continuously improve our services and our academic programs. To view the results, please vist http://connect.cuchicago.edu and sign-in with your username and password. The resulsts are available via the Resources Tab in the Forms Repository (look in the Cohort Program Administration category).
Critical Dates Summer 2008
TERM DATES |
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The Official University Academic Calendar can be found online. Note: Cohort classes typically meet for 8 sessions except internships. The summer session may be different. Please, check your registration. Make up dates for classes cancelled due to holiday or school breaks will be arranged through the cohort instructor.
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Summer 2008 |
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| Monday | May 12 | Start of Summer 2008 Term |
| Friday | June 20 | End of First Six Week Term |
| Friday | July 4 | Indepence Day |
| Friday | July 11 | End of Nine Week Term |
| Friday | August 1 | End of Second Six Week Term |
| Fall 2008 | ||
| Monday | August 25 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Friday | October 17 | First Eight Week Term Ends |
| Moday | October 20 | Second Eight Week Term Begins |
| Thursday | November 27 | Thanksgiving |
| Friday | December 12 | Second Eight Week Term Ends |
| Spring 2008 | ||
| Monday | January 5 | Spring Term Begins |
| Friday | February 27 | First Eight Week Term Ends |
| Note: | Spring II: Cohort groups observe the calendar at the location of the cohort group. Dates will vary baed on vacation schedules. | |
Registration Information You may register online or you can fax your registration. The information is provided on the registrar’s website: |
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GRADUATIONApplying for Graduation: Every student intending to graduate must complete the "Intent to Graduate Form" and turn it in by the published due date for each term. For Summer 2008 graduation, (no ceremony) forms must be in by June 1. The form is available at Registrar's Office - Student Forms Grades are due to the Registrar's Office the Wednesday following the last day of the semester. As soon as grades are in and processed, degree audits begin. Once the Registrar has declared your program complete, barring any outstanding responsibilities to the University, your degree will be posted and your diploma and official transcripts will be forwarded to the mailing address on the intent to graduate form. If you need verification of degree completion for a salary upgrade, please, email the Assistant Registrar, Judy Ludwig at judy.ludwig@cuchicago.edu. |
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Internships - Department of Leadership
Verna Nickerson, Director of Internships in the Department of Leadership, will monitor your progress as you prepare for, participate in, and complete the required internships in the Department of Leadership. Verna will verify that you have met the pre-requisites when registering and work with your internship supervisors as needed. You may contact her at verna.nickerson@cuchicago.edu or at 708.209.3560.
E-Portfolio Lab Hours
E-Portfolio Lab Hours through are 8:00 -400 Monday through Friday in the Technology Lab of the Christopher Center Resource Library, 2nd Floor.
These hours are not designed as full training sessions; they are available to students who have specific questions regarding scanning, or the mechanics of the software.
Space is limited to three computers and scanners. Appointments are required.
Appointments can be made by contacting the Portfolio Coordinators at:
Teacher Education: 708-209-3605
Department of Leadership : 708-209-3112
Money Matters
Your Summer tuition must be paid in full prior to registration for Fall.
TUITION REFUND DATES You must fill out and submit a student Refund Form. It can be downloaded from the Student Business Services Refund Webpage. |
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Please, refer to the policy posted on this website under payment coupons. |
Financing Teacher Education: Meeting Your Needs
You must reapply for financial aid each year!
Student Financial Planning
Graduate students seeking loans through the Federal Family Educational Loan Program/Stafford (FFEL), to cover their educational expenses, may apply by completing the following steps:
- Complete the Graduate admission process. Students must be fully or conditionally admitted to a degree seeking graduate program before a FFEL loan can be certified. Students in short-term certification programs or guest students (not admitted to a degree) may not be eligible for the FFEL loan program.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year in which your program begins. The FAFSA must be completed for each new academic year that you will be enrolled (the academic year begins with summer). You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Concordia University Chicago’s school code number is 001666.
- Complete the Concordia Application for Financial Assistance. This application can be downloaded from the Concordia University website- www.cuchicago.edu – go to “Quick Links” – scroll to “Financial Planning” – go to “Applications”.
- Submit any additional documents that are requested by the Student Financial Planning Office in a timely manner.
- Sign and return your award letter and loan application/promissory note.
Alternative Loans are also available through many lenders and can provide additional funding for those students with exceptional financial need. These loans are private and while they offer several benefits to students, they are not federally funded and interest rates may change, throughout the life of the loan. Students are advised to check with the lender regarding the maximum interest rate that could be charged on their loan. For further information on Alternative Loan programs you should check with the Lender or contact the Student Financial Planning Office.
The Office of Student Financial Planning contact information is as follows:
Help Line: 708-209-3113 or 708-209-3347
Email address: crffa@cuchicago.edu
Fax number: 708-488-4102
Official Communication
Concordia’s official method of communication to you is through e-mail. Details are available at https://help.cuchicago.edu/cmail/. Please, check your Concordia e-mail frequently through WebMail on the student homepage at .https://connect.cuchicago.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
Contacts:
| Cohort Programs: | |
| Karen Swenson, Director karen.swenson@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-3179 |
| Graduate Student Services: | |
| Deborah A. Ness Executive Director of Graduate Admission and Graduate Student Services deb.ness@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-3115 |
Cheryl Klaas, Director Graduate Student Support Services |
708-209-3448 |
| Mary Hess, Director of Facilities mary.hess@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-4067 |
| Erica Gidcumb Graduate Program Specialist erica.gidcumb@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-3082 |
| Florence Jerousek Graduate Program Specialist florence.jerousek@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-3486 |
Rachel Maldonado |
708-209-3557 |
Rhoda Williams |
708-209-3595 |
| La Tania Love Graduate Program Specialist latania.love@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-3055 |
| Mia Garcia-Hills Graduate Program Specialist rosemarie.garcia@cuchicago.edu |
708.209.3645 |
| Business Services: | |
| Anne Farmer anne.farmer@cuchicago.edu |
708-209-3237 |
| Registrar: | |
| Connie Pettinger crfreg@cuchicago.edu |
(708) 209-3165 |
Judy Ludwig, Assistant Registrar |
(708) 209-4081 |
| Financial Planning Help Line: | 708-209-3347 |
Toscanellie Marcelain |
708-209-3234 |
| E-Portfolio | |
| Kimberley Lewis |
708-209-3605 |
Lazinnial Brandon |
708-209-3112 |
| Internship Office-Department of Leadership | |
Verna Nickerson |
708-209-3560 |
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This is a publication for the Graduate Cohort Programs at Concordia University. Submitted copy may be edited for audience, clarity, grammar, and content. If you have any questions about GradNotes, please contact Karen Swenson, director at 708-209-3179, or karen.swenson@cuchicago.edu.
