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New Student Information

Mansfield UniversityIn preparation for continuing your academic pursuits, please review the Orientation Packet and New Student Information available to you. We want this to be a smooth transition for you.  Please do not hesitate to contact us.  We would be happy to assist you.

Remember to use our Orientation Packet to help you get started. Included is information on how to establish an advisor and set up your accounts. Pay special attention to the information available to you on this website. If you run into problems, then please do not hesitate to contact us in the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Attention

Education Students

Mansfield University of PennsylvaniaIf you have been admitted into an education program, you must complete child abuse, criminal background, tuberculosis, and FBI fingerprint clearances prior to registering for coursework. Clearance information is available on the Teacher Education and Educational Field Experiences webpage. If you have additional questions, please contact the Teacher Education and Educational Field Experiences Office at 570-662-4024 or bmcclure@mansfield.edu. Those seeking certification should also prepare to submit evidence of professional liability insurance and passing Praxis I scores.

SL&IT Students

Because the SL&IT program is entirely online, reliable email communication is critically important. To assure timely receipt of messages from MU faculty and staff, please add the domain, "mansfield.edu" to your email program's list of safe senders and check your junk mail frequently. If you have any questions or feel that a substantial length of time has passed before you heard from us, please contact Larry Schankman at 570-662-1094 or lschankm@mansfield.edu.

Nursing Students

To assist you with scheduling, the Health Sciences Department has developed a cycle of course offerings.  Students are encouraged to follow the cycle of course offerings in order to complete the program in a timely fashion.

Scheduling Assistance

Fall registration will continue for new students. Prior to scheduling, students should meet with their academic advisor and then email the preapproved coursework to registrar@mansfield.edu. Please find the registration schedule & instructions posted on the Registrar's website.

Accessing Account Information

Use the Orientation Packet to help you access My Accounts, access mounties email, locate log-in information for both WebAdvisor, My Mansfield and Desire2Learn (D2L), and search and order books online.

Please allow us at least 24 - 48 hours after course registration before fully activating your student status. In many cases, your log-ins will not have full access until a few weeks before your classes begin. For example, if you are registered for an online course, D2L requires instructors to grant you access to the online course environment located in the "My Courses" section. They may not do this until the first day of classes.

Invoice Information

Hard copy invoices will no longer be mailed.  Follow these step-by-step directions if you would like to access your invoice online. Otherwise, feel free to pay your bill online via WebAdvisor or mail your payment to Mansfield University, Student Accounts Office, 224 South Hall, Mansfield PA 16933.  Questions?  Please call the Student Accounts Office at 570-662-4888 or 4889.

Act 48 Continuing Education

If you are a Pennsylvania educator and wish to report credit graduate courses taken at Mansfield University to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, in compliance with the Act 48 requirement, you may do so through our link to Credit Keeper.

Transfer Credit

If you are planning to transfer course credit, then you must complete a Request to Transfer Graduate Credit form. Read the directions carefully as you must submit additional materials to your respective department and the Office of Graduate Admissions.

 
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