Extended Campus Programs: FAQ's for Graduate Students
Q. I am taking classes in a graduate degree
program at a Fitchburg State College Extended Campus site but I
haven't been accepted yet. Is this OK?
A. You can take up to two Fitchburg State
College graduate courses prior to matriculation; however,
you will need an advisor's approval to apply them to your major.
The best thing to do is to get all your paperwork into the Office
of Admissions as soon as possible. After two courses, any additional
Fitchburg State College courses taken prior to matriculation would
require an academic waiver in order for you to apply them toward
your degree.
Q. The graduate courses I have taken with
Fitchburg State College have a PDEV prefix and a six-thousand level
number. Do these courses apply toward a degree?
A. Most majors will allow two PDEV-six-thousand-level
courses to apply toward the degree; HOWEVER, all courses outside
of your plan of study will require approval of your Academic Advisor.
It would be wise to meet with him/her as soon as possible to determine
how or if these courses will apply.
Q. What is a cohort program?
A. A cohort program is a program that has been
designed for a specific group of students--often at an off-campus
location. These programs offer sequential courses leading
to a degree. An identified group or "cohort" follow a
specific plan of study and a very specific time schedule, and commit
to completing the degree requirements together.
Q. How are cohort programs different from other
degree programs?
A. If you are part of a cohort you will
take classes with the same people for the period of your degree.
Your courses will usually be provided "when and where" you need
them. Often you will receive onsite advising.
Q. How are cohort programs the same as other
programs?
A. Cohort programs have the same admissions'
standards and degree requirements as other programs. It is
your responsibility to understand those requirements and to comply
with the academic
policies and procedures of the college.
Q. How will I know who my advisor is?
A. Academic Advisors are assigned at the time
of matriculation. Your letter of acceptance will include information
for contacting him/her. If you have questions before then,
you should call the Academic Program Chair for your degree program.
Q. What is the role of the Extended Campus
Programs' Center?
A. We are here to help. If we can't
answer your question or resolve your problem we can usually point
you to someone who can. We are always happy to hear from you!
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