Online Professional

Refund Policy for Dropped Course

Kait米勒

Online Undergraduate Advisor
for Business, Computer Science 和 General Studies programs
kaitm@shanghaisaifu.com

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凯特琳高贵

转会顾问
for Online Undergraduate Psychology 和 Criminology Programs
khalsey@shanghaisaifu.com 

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贾里德·拉森

转会顾问
for Online Undergraduate Public Relations Program 和 General Studies Program
jlarson@shanghaisaifu.com 

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Undergraduate 深思熟虑

威尼斯人在线为所有本科生提供个性化建议，确保他们的个人专业和职业目标一致并得到支持. After acceptance, 您将与您的顾问会面，审查您的学位审核并讨论您的入学计划. 你将至少每学期与你的在线导师见面一次，以确保你顺利完成学业. 您的指导老师将讨论您接下来的课程选择，并为您提供一个备用密码，以便您通过CatPAWS注册. Online Orientation to Canvas is available inside the Canvas system. 您将可以在您的Canvas仪表板中访问西北在线定向课程网站.

At 西北在线 we will be here to help you as you work your way through your program. We want to provide you with connections to campus to help you succeed. Within a few weeks after you enroll, 您将收到一封电子邮件，发送到您的威尼斯人在线帐户，为您提供在线专业学生成功计划的连接. 后来, 你会收到一封“职业生涯刷新”的电子邮件，将你与宝贵的校园职业资源联系起来，帮助你为下一步的职业生涯做好准备.

Graduate 深思熟虑

Graduate students are assigned a faculty advisor, who is an expert in their field, upon entry into the program. Your advisor will provide information on your program plan upon first contact. 使用 this as a guide for future enrollments. Online Orientation to Canvas is available inside the Canvas system. 您将可以在您的Canvas仪表板中访问西北在线定向课程网站.

At 西北在线 we will be here to help you as you work your way through your program. We want to provide you with connections to campus to help you succeed. Within a few weeks after you enroll, 您将收到一封电子邮件，发送到您的威尼斯人在线帐户，为您提供在线专业学生成功计划的连接. 后来, 你会收到一封“职业生涯刷新”的电子邮件，将你与宝贵的校园职业资源联系起来，帮助你为下一步的职业生涯做好准备.

After clicking the link below, select the Achieving Success section.

Find Your Advisor

Balancing life, learning, 和 livelihood!

自我保健

• Sleep well 和 eat right. Take breaks for exercise. 出去. Spend times with family 和 friends. Ask for help when needed. 
• Check out the Wellness Resources: 
  • 西北在线 Professional University Wellness Services 
  • Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
  • Education 和 Prevention

组织

• 保持组织. 对于普通的成年学生来说，兼顾家庭生活和工作是一项挑战. 成功的关键是保持条理，这样你就能确保有效地优先处理不同的任务，并更有效地在任务之间切换. 
• Create a schedule 和 manage your time wisely.  Keep a semester 和 a weekly calendar. On the first day of class, read the course syllabus 和 enter all due dates in your calendar, along with reminders for the due dates. 
• Commit to studying 或者参加你的在线课程，每周至少三个小时，每一个学分的课程值. According to experienced online learners, one of the most helpful tips for online learning is to be deliberate with your time. Prioritize your work. What due dates are coming up first? What information is the most important for you to learn? What assignments are worth the most points? Make a smart decision about how to best spend your time.

沟通

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Ask questions when you need help with underst和ing content. 利用与老师和同学互动的机会来提高你的学习. Be comfortable with seeking help by asking questions in discussions in an online class. Be sure to seek clarification or answers to questions you may have.
• Familiarize yourself with technology 用于类.  Technology is your friend! 虽然电脑和数字资源在你上次上学的时候可能还没有那么普遍, technology largely impacts the modern student. 熟悉你的电脑和各种学习应用程序可以帮助成人学习者记笔记, 头脑风暴, 研究, 沟通, studying 和 more. 现在网上有各种各样的图书馆资源，所以确保你知道如何登录到西北地区的网络.
• Revisit writing fundamentals. 无论你打算攻读什么学位，大学都需要适当的写作基础. Everything from writing your college application to essays, 论文, 实验室, 笔记, resumes or even emails to your professors requires knowing best writing practices. So by revisiting basic grammar rules now, you can save yourself frustration the first few weeks of school. Don’t be overwhelmed; you’ll be surprised how quickly you can brush up on your writing skills!

Professional Success Support Team

• Online Academic Advisor - Kait米勒: kaitm@shanghaisaifu.com | 660.562.1346
• 西北在线: nwonline@shanghaisaifu.com
• Online Faculty for your courses: See your course site
• Northwest Librarians
• 在线辅导ing: Click on 在线辅导 in left-h和 navigation of your course site
• Northwest Helpdesk: helpdesk@shanghaisaifu.com | 660.562.1634
• Wellness Resources: Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) 和 Education 和 Prevention
• 可访问性 & 住宿
• Military/Veterans Services
• 职业服务
• 金融援助
• Student Account Services
• 西北在线 (Canvas) Helpdesk:
  • 24/7的支持 889.5674
  • 24/7 live chat support

• Obtain your Alternate PIN from your advisor
  • The Alternate PIN is either six alpha characters (all CAPS), or six numeric digits. No PINs are combination of alpha 和 numeric.
• 使用 Northwest Scheduler to register in your advised schedule

• 登录 CatPAWS using the following credentials: Northwest Network Account username 和 password. First time users will need to set up an initial password.
• Select Student Tab: Registration: Add/Drop Classes: Select 术语: Click Submit.
• Fill in the boxes with the CRN(s) necessary for your next selected course.
• CRNs can be found at shanghaisaifu.com/schedule 和 select appropriate term 和 department.
• Although the parameters are optional, 使用以下参数，您的搜索将更有效:课程水平=研究生水平, Part of 术语 = Online Professional Block 1 or Online Professional Block 2, Attribute Type =Online Professional Only
• Click Submit Changes to view course schedule.

*Students stepping out for a semester (spring or fall) or more must submit a Returning Graduate Application. Choose application type "03.Graduate-Retuning/Former".

After successfully registering for classes, 你可以查看在线专业教科书查找器来确定你需要使用哪些书. 请记得尽快购买所需的材料，以免造成不便和延误. There are many vendors from which to choose.

Online Professional Textbook Finder

Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (NL-SSI)

诺埃尔-莱维茨学生满意度量表(NL-SSI)是全国公认的用于评估学生生活和学习质量的工具. It measures student satisfaction 和 priorities, showing how satisfied students are as well as what issues are important to them. This data is used to guide strategic action planning, strengthen student retention initiatives, meet accreditation requirements, identify areas of strength for institutional marketing, 和 chart progress toward campus goals. If the survey is not taken, a hold will be put on Juniors for preregistration. There is an N/A option for questions on Noel Levitz survey.

访问调查

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)

全国学生参与调查(NSSE)用于确定本科生课堂内外经验的各个方面，这些方面可以通过与本科教育良好实践相一致的政策和实践的变化来改善. This survey is administered to Freshmen 和 Seniors. There is an N/A option for questions on Noel Levitz survey. If the survey is not taken, a hold will be put on for preregistration.

访问调查

Assessment of Core Proficiencies

该考试测试一般大学水平的阅读、写作、批判性思维和数学. It includes material usually covered in core courses. You should plan to spend two hours completing the assessment. The State of Missouri requires administration of this assessment. Commonly referred to as the junior assessment. 处于或达到初级状态(大约60学分)的学生将收到一封电子邮件，发送到他们的西北学生电子邮件，当他们应该完成考试并注册一个会话的说明.

Visit Assessment of Core Proficiencies Schedule

• Undergraduate Students: Depending upon your entry point in the program, you may only have certain classes available to you as a first time student. 正因为如此, 重要的是要注意，要获得联邦财政援助，你必须至少注册为全日制学生, enrolled in 6 hours each semester. (请与您的顾问和/或财务援助办公室讨论任何其他问题.)
• Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student 金融援助 in the nation. 联邦学生援助负责管理根据1965年高等教育法第四章授权的学生经济援助计划. 这些项目为威尼斯人在线正在上大学或职业学校的研究生提供了使用联邦学生贷款基金来帮助支付教育费用的机会.
• If you have not already done so, please visit http://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 和 submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 这将使威尼斯人在线能够确定你有资格获得多少学生援助，并将帮助你支付任何与教育相关的费用. (Note: To see if you qualify 和 to request further information, you can visit: http://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help)
• Items required: Internet-enabled device, 您和/或您的父母(如果适用)上一年的所得税申报表副本, relevant W2 forms, a Social Security number, 和 Northwest Missouri State's Federal School Code (002496). For additional requirements, visit: http://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• For greater assistance, please visit Northwest's Office of Scholarships 和 Financial Assistance. 在这里, you can find resources 和 more information on how you can apply for 金融援助, academic requirements, 贷款流程, 等.
• If you have already applied for 金融援助, 请定期查看您的学生电子邮件，了解有关您的援助状态的任何更新.
• Important Notice: Be aware that registering for classes incurs a financial obligation. Payment is due for all online classes prior to the first day of class. 请做相应的计划，因为经济援助的支付可能会在你的付款截止日期之后.

需要注意的是，没有获得授权经济援助的学生需要在开课前支付全额学费. To determine the payment due, please visit the Payment Center.

View tuition rates, important financial dates 和 refund policy »

Making Payments on CatPAWS

1. 去 付账单
2. 使用 your Northwest Network Account username (without @shanghaisaifu.com) 和 password
3. Select Make a Payment to process your transaction
   • Payment methods include electronic check, debit or credit with a 2.75% convenience fee.
   • We recommend you save your payment method for future use.

Follow these Steps for a 职业生涯刷新

• 简历刷新

  • Select an effective resume format
  • Focus on skills you’ve gained 和 create strong bullet points
  • Add contact information
  • Create a strong bulleted summary
  • Tailor your resume to the job description
  • Tell a clear picture of your career path
  • Include an education section

• 电子邮件 career@shanghaisaifu.com your resume 和 cover letter to have them review

• 向某人伸出援手 专业 in your field of interest.

• Create or Update Your LinkedIn Profile

  • 选择合适的头像，你的脸占照片的60%，并添加一张背景照片，以吸引观众
  • Create a headline that is more than a job title
  • Make your summary YOUR story

• Track Job Applications

  • 保持组织 with each job applied for during your search
  • 使用 Excel, Word, or a job search management application

• Practice Interviewing

  • Make sure you have a story toolbox! 使用 this tool to help you or reach out to 职业服务
  • 创建一个个人和职业故事的工具箱，用于回答面试问题

• 接触

  • 联系 职业服务 Office at Northwest Missouri State University via e-mail, 电话, 或者在网站上寻求简历和求职信审阅方面的帮助，或者如果你有问题的话