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Throughout the Semester:
Is an Online course different than a course taken on campus?
Yes and no. All Online courses are offered via the Internet and do not require you to come to campus to sit in a classroom like PSC's on-campus face-to-face courses do. The courses are alike in that the content in an online course is the same.
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Is a proctored exam required?
As of fall 2010, Peru State College's policy is that each undergraduate course that is offered entirely online will feature a proctored final exam that substantially measures the extent the course's stated learning objectives are achieved. Online course syllabi will clearly state that, regardless of grades earned previously, the proctored final exam must be passed in order to receive credit for the course.
The exam can be proctored in any state or country. You will be guided through this process once enrolled in online courses. Currently, Peru State is implementing a pilot, proctored exam experience for the spring and summer 2010 sessions; however, all courses will be proctored as of fall 2010.
For more information about proctoring and the proctoring forms, click here.
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How do I apply for admission to Peru State College?
The first step in applying to attend Peru State College is to speak with a representative from the Admissions Office. You may reach the Admissions Office by email at admissions@peru.edu or by phone at (402) 872-2212. You may also go to our free application for Admission by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ on the left.
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What is the tuition cost of an Online Course?
The cost for undergraduate online tuition is $190.00 per credit hour. The cost for graduate online tuition is $237.50 per credit hour. There are no added fees. You will, however, have to pay for books for your courses.
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How do I enroll in a Peru State College online course?
There are several ways to enroll for an online course. You can go into your CatsOnline account at https://catsonline.peru.edu/ to enroll or if you are having trouble, you can contact our office at (888) 258-5558. Learn how to log into CatsOnline.
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Is there a deadline for enrolling in an online course?
The deadline is the start date of the course. It is better for you to enroll as soon as you can. Many of the courses fill up.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: To improve conditions we believe associated with student success, there is no longer an add/drop period during the first week of 8-week courses. Students will need to add or drop these courses before the start date. Courses will be available the weekend before the start date for those registered. Please contact the Distance Education Office or each school for questions about course content and sample syllabi.
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Once I have registered for a course, what happens?
After you have registered for an online course, you will be assigned a College-issued email account, known as an ‘Acornmail account.’ You will then be sent an email or letter with your new Acornmail login and Blackboard login information.
Once you have your Acornmail access information, it is very important to check it often.
Your actual Online credit course will be available the Friday before the start date of the course.
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Where can I purchase my textbooks for my course?
You can purchase your textbooks by calling the College Bookstore at 1-402-872-2248 or fax a request to 402-872-2254. You can also visit the Bookstore’s online website to purchase the required text at http://www.cbamatthews.com/peru/.
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What type of equipment do I need to take an online course?
The equipment needed to enroll in a PSC online course includes:
- A PC or a Mac
- Windows 2000 or Windows XP
- Microsoft Office Only (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
- Access to the Internet through any Internet Provider
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What if I cannot get into my course with the User Name and Password?
Classes are not made available until the Friday before your course is scheduled to begin. If after that time you are still having technical problems accessing your Blackboard account, you can email us at BBTechSupport@peru.edu or you may call 1- 888-258-5558. On the weekends or in the evenings call 402-274-8530 for assistance.
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I have entered my course, now what?
Once you have entered your course you will see a Welcome Announcement. The announcement will introduce you to the online instructor and outline the time frame for the course assignments. The Assignment Icon will contain the course syllabus. This icon will also provide weekly assignments. You will submit all assignments, papers, projects and exams in Blackboard. You will have set assignment deadline dates but do not have to be online at a specific time and day.
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How do I contact my online instructor?
You may contact your online instructor through the Blackboard internal email system. You can email your instructor by going to the Communication Icon, clicking email and choosing your instructor’s name. You will also find the instructors name and phone number in the syllabus and on the Staff Information page, both are in your Blackboard course.
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Do you have an online Library & how do I access EBSCO and other research data?
Yes, we have an excellent Online Library. All you will need is your college email information to log into the Peru State College Library. Peru offers 24/7 access to online library services to cater to every student's needs.
To login to EBSCO or other research data, go to the library web page, http://www.peru.edu/library/, and click on Databases. Under where it says Research Databases is says click here, if you are on an off campus computer. Enter your Acornmail user name and password into the correct fields.
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How will I know what I need to take?
The courses you need to take are determined by your educational goals. Academic advisors will be assigned to you and you will receive a progress sheet from the Office of Student Records. If you are unable to reach your advisor –please contact lroberts@oakmail.peru.edu or call 1-888-258-5558 to find out what is available.
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How do I get my final grade?
You can check your official grades on CatsOnline at https://catsonline.peru.edu/. If you have any questions about your grades please feel free to contact the Student Records Office at 402-872-2226. If you have a question about your grades posted in Blackboard, contact your instructor.
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What can I do if I decide to drop or withdraw from an online course?
IMPORTANT CHANGE: To improve conditions we believe associated with student success, there is no longer an add/drop period during the first week of 8-week courses. Students will need to add or drop these courses before the start date. Courses will be available the weekend before the start date for those registered. Please contact the Distance Education Office or each school for questions about course content and sample syllabi.
After that date, you will recieve a withdraw and your tuition will be forfeited.*
You can drop or withdraw from your course by going to CatsOnline. If you are still having troubles please contact one of the Distance Education staff members by phone: 888-258-5558 or by email at lroberts@peru.edu, cchristiansen@peru.edu, skok@peru.edu, or kblobaum@peru.edu. You may also contact the Student Records Office at 402-872-2226 or by email at studentrecords@peru.edu.
*When you enroll in an online course, you will receive an email from the Distance Education Coordinator. The email will contain valuable information, including the drop/add dates. The email will also contain the college withdrawal policy and dates. There is a copy of the College Catalog in each course- the drop/add and withdrawal dates can be found along with the College policies and are in the PSC College Catalog.
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What if I need tutorial assistance online?
For students who are unable to come to campus for tutorial assistance, Distance Tutoring is conducted via phone and/or email correspondence. To request a tutor, fill out the Distance Tutoring Request Form and you will be contacted.
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