1. Pioneer Camp College of Nursing

2. About the CON Advisors: Heather Close Jeff Ray Brittanie Romine Donna Stallings You will not be assigned to a specific advisor, but you can request someone by name.

3. About the CON Located in ASB 216 (940) 898-2401 for appointment www.twu.edu/nursing Like “Texas Woman’s University Pre-Nursing” on Facebook

4. Math & Technology Success Center Tutoring for math and computer science courses MCL 307 (940) 898-2169 www.twu.edu/mtsc Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am – 8 pm Fri 8 am – 5 pm

5. Science Learning Resource Center Resources and tutoring for science courses ASSC 365 (940) 898-2553 www.twu.edu/slrc Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am – 4 pm Fri 8 am – 2 pm Tutoring schedule available upon request

6. Write Site Individual or group writing instruction CFO 129 (940) 898-2341 www.twu.edu/write-site Hours may change by semester, see website for current schedule

7. Dropping a Class 6 Drop Limit Drop deadlines September 11 – Last day to drop and receive a full refund, drop will not count toward 6-drop limit October 4 – Last day to drop without academic penalty October 31 – Last day to drop a class Dropping below 12 hours Will no longer be full-time, may affect Financial Aid

8. Dropping a Class W or WF? – Designated by the instructor W = Passing grade at the time of drop Does not count toward GPA Is not considered “first attempt” for nursing WF = Failing grade at the time of drop Does not count toward 6-drop limit DOES count toward GPA DOES count as “first attempt” for nursing It is better to receive an F than a WF!

9. Drop/Add Form Fill out the information Instructor signs first You sign Advisor signs Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office or CON.

10. Repeating a Class Use most recent grade for nursing GPA Does not give you a second chance at “first attempt” preference Three-peat rule Taking a class for the third or more time, you will be charged higher tuition

11. Withdrawing from TWU If you are withdrawing from ALL courses for the semester Medical withdrawal (temporary physical or psychological condition which prevents you from completing the semester) File paperwork with Student Life Also check with: Bursar/Cashier Financial Aid Housing Office of International Education

12. Withdrawing from TWU Aug 23 – Last day to withdraw and receive full refund (minus matriculation fee) Oct 4 – Last day to withdraw without academic penalty Oct 31 – Last day to withdraw

13. Withdrawal Form Fill out the information You sign Fill out only if academic penalty date has passed Student Life fills out & signs Form is available on Student Life website: www.twu.edu/ student-life-office

14. Registering for Spring Freshmen (less than 30 hours completed) MUST meet with an advisor before registering. Make your appointment early! Oct 29 – Early registration begins for athletes, veterans, honors, resident assistants & peer advisors Nov 26 – Early registration begins for all freshmen

15. Campus Resources Bookstore (Student Union) Fitness & Recreation Center Student Health Services (Hubbard Hall facing ACT) Counseling Center (West Jones Hall) Career Services (HDB 200) www.twu.edu/map_denton_campus.asp

16. Questions?