Questions & Answers
Admissions, Registration & Graduate Assistantships:
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Where do I go?
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Who do I contact?
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Where can I find an admissions application?
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Please visit our Prospective Graduate Students website or contact Vicki Wilbur, Graduate Admissions.
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What if my GPA is under the 3.0 requirement?
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We are able to calculate the last 48 credit hours of your course history. If that does not reach the 3.0 requirements, then please visit the Non-degree website for GPA deficiency information.
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If you have GPA concerns, please contact Christina Hale, Graduate Admissions.
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Where do I send my application materials?
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Office of Graduate Admissions, G-27 South Hall, Mansfield, PA 16933
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Vicki Wilbur, Graduate Admissions
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Where do I find requirements for my particular program?
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The Graduate Catalog, Department Chair or your Academic Advisor.
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The Graduate Catalog, Department Chair or your Academic Advisor.
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How do I transfer credit(s) from other schools?
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Complete a Request to Transfer Graduate Credit form. Please follow the instructions indicated at the top of the form.
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Please read the policy outlined in our Graduate Catalog. If you have questions about transfer credit, please contact Christina Hale, Graduate Admissions.
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Where do I register?
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Students may register for classes with their advisor or through WebAdvisor. Please visit the Current Graduate Students page for more information.
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Your Academic Advisor or WebAdvisor
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Where do I get an Independent Study form? (1 to 3 credits)
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Registrar's Office
224 South Hall |
Forms can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
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Where do I get an Individualized Instruction form?
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Registrar's Office
224 South Hall |
Forms can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
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What do I do if I receive an incomplete?
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You must contact the professor for your course.
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Course professor
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How do I change my major?
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Please visit the Registrar's Office for a Change of Major Form. If you are simply changing your Track, then contact the Graduate Admissions Office.
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Please have the Change of Major Form signed by both department chairs and then returned to the Registrar's Office. If you are simply changing your Track, then contact the Graduate Admissions Office.
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When do I fill out my Intent to Graduate Form?
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You must complete the form the semester before you graduate (approximately 6 months before graduation).
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You can access the form through WebAdvisor or contact Ryan Stanley, Registrar’s Office.
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How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
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Cathy Martin, Provost’s Office
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Where do I pick up my paycheck?
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Your paycheck will be mailed to your office of employment. If you would like direct deposit, please contact Payroll Services.
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Please see the Department Secretary within your office of employment to locate your paycheck.
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Education Majors:
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I Have a Question Concerning......
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Where do I go?
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Who do I contact?
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The PA teacher certification program
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Teacher Certification website
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Christina Hale, Certification Evaluator
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The NY teacher certification program
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Teacher Certification website or 6985 Technology Way P.O. Box 586, Hornell, NY 14843 (607) 324-7880 ext. 166
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Charlene Sisco
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Certification in other states
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Teacher Certification website or State Department of Education for the state you wish to teach in
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Christina Hale, Certification Evaluator
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CLEARANCES:
Act 34 Criminal Background, Act 151 Child Abuse, FBI, and TB. |
Beth McClure, External Learning Experiences
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PRAXIS information
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Beth McClure, External Learning Experiences
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HELP with sample test questions
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North Hall Library or the
Internet
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Search Pilot for "National teacher examinations" or visit:
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Contacts:
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Cathy Martin
510A North Hall (570) 662-4804 |
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Barbara Schmitt
224 South Hall (570) 662-4129 |
Beth McClure
205 Retan (570) 662-4024 |