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FAQs
Questions & Answers
Q1. Why would I need approval from
the dean of Arts & Sciences in the ARC?
A1. If your major is in the College
of Arts & Sciences, any approval for academic exceptions
should be requested from Arts & Sciences in the ARC. Such
exceptions include requests for overloads, late adding of
a course, late dropping of a course, requests for catalog
extensions, or grade appeals.
Q2. If I am not majoring in an area
from the College of Arts & Sciences, do I need any help
from the dean of Arts & Sciences?
A2. If you transferred to ETSU
and want to challenge the awarding of a particular general
education course from your previous school, you should apply
to Arts & Sciences in the ARC for the general education
credit that you seek.
Q3. For which classes does University
Tutoring Services offer tutoring?
A3. University Tutoring Services offers
tutoring for several core classes. Check our website www.etsu.edu/scs/uts
to see a list of all the courses we tutor. For those courses
you may find online tutoring or group tutoring. We will soon
be offering an online tutor referral post for students looking
for one-on-one tutors. Our website will provide info for all
our services!
Q4. How much does tutoring cost and
are there eligibility requirements?
A4. All of the tutoring provided by
University Tutoring Services is free. Also, there are no eligibility
requirements.
Everyone who is enrolled at ETSU is welcome to take part in
UTS tutoring!
Q5. Are students paid for participating
in a Co-op/Internship placement?
A5. Most
Co-op/Internships are paid by the employers sponsoring the
placement. However, some employers seek students who are willing
to work a semester as a volunteer while at the same time gaining
valuable experience in their major.
Q6. Are you an adult student returning
to school? Wondering where to go?
A6. Come
to the Adult, Commuter & Transfer Services office located
in the Arc.
Q7. Are you transfering to ETSU next
semester?
A7. Check out the Adult, Commuter &
Transfer Services Transfer
Guide to answer any questions you might have.
Q8. What is Developmental Studies?
A8. The developmental studies
program consists of courses designed to equip underprepared
students with the essential skills they need in math, writing,
reading, and learning strategies.
Q9. Where can I learn more about the
Developmental Studies Program?
A9. http://www.etsu.edu/devstudy
Q10. What is COMPASS?
A10. COMPASS is the computerized
instrument we use to determine placement into developmental
classes when a student is not submitting ACT or SAT scores.
These scores must be less than three years old to be considered.
Q11. Are there study guides available
for COMPASS?
A11. Yes. COMPASS testing bookslets
are available in the ARC or on the web - http://www.etsu.edu/devstudy/compass.htm
Q12. How do I declare a new major or
change my current major?
A12. Change of major forms are
available in the ARC or may be obtained from the advisor of
your new major.
Q13. How do I find my advisor?
A13.Call the ARC (439-8650),
see Advisement Coordinator list in the Schedule of Classes,
or check out this website http://www.etsu.edu/advismnt/AdviCoordinators.pdf
Please visit the ETSU
help page for additional FAQs
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