Graduate Student Orientation at PNW Fall 2019
Welcome to the Graduate Student Orientation at PNW for Fall 2019! Meet the team, get important reminders, and learn about topics such as campus resources, coursework requirements, and making the most of your graduate education. Discover how PNW is part of the Purdue University Graduate School and find essential resources for your academic journey. Don't forget to check your PNW email daily for crucial updates.
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GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION Fall 2019
WELCOME to PNW Dr. Rebecca Stankowski Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Institutional Effectiveness Interim Director of Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Office Meet our Team Margaret (Peggy) Greer Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Records Lea Diaz Clerk Janet Huber Secretary 242 Lawshe Hall (219) 989-2257 grad@pnw.edu
Important Reminders: You must pay your fees or make payment arrangements with Student Accounts by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 23, 2019. If you do not, you will be removed from your classes. Please remember to check your PNW email daily. All important information will be sent to your Purdue Northwest email account.
Topics About PNW and the Purdue Graduate School Campus resources for graduate students Requirements for coursework and degree Making the most of your graduate education
PNW and Purdue PNW is part of the prestigious Purdue University Graduate School We follow rules and policies of Purdue Graduate School
Welcome to the System Resources on PNW web page https://academics.pnw.edu/grad-school/ Resources on Purdue.edu page Some information at PWL is relevant to PNW (graduate deadlines, academic performance requirements, thesis requirements, etc.)
Graduate Studies OfficeLAWSHE 242 Why visit the our office? Provide official documents described in your admission letter such as official transcripts, diploma, etc. Provide proof of health insurance for International students Drop off fee remission forms for Graduate Staff positions We can help with Admissions, Plans of Study, graduation issues grad@pnw.edu or phone ext. 2257
IMPORTANT: Please remember to check your PNW email daily! Thank you .
Courses and Advising Academic program (program of study) can assist you with registration and advising the graduate coordinator or faculty advisor can identify which classes are on your degree plan Self-register through myPNW but make sure the courses you sign up for will count toward your degree (plan of study)
Graduate Student Handbooks and Information Program-specific handbooks may be available on your department s website Academic policies and procedures for the Graduate School can be found in the Purdue catalog: Purdue Academic Catalog PNW Catalog Student Handbook
Student IDs A government-issued photo ID and class schedule are needed to obtain a student ID Your PNW undergrad ID is still valid if you become a graduate student SUL 101 for non-staff grad students If you have a graduate staff position, you will need to get your ID through University Facilities UNSV 20 for grad student staff IDs
Student Logins Single sign-in through myPNW on the home page (myPNW = portal) Your username is also known as your Purdue Career Account name It is also your Blackboard username
Single Sign-On After choosing MyPNW, you will see the Purdue login screen, asking for your Career Account information
Student Logins You have received an admissions email from PNW, welcoming you to the University You also received a second email from PNW with information about usernames and authentication procedures Help with passwords is available on the myPNW login page (Click on Forgot your password? )
Student Email University communications are sent to you through your University email - official method of communications (careeraccountname@pnw.edu) Check your email often - information about research award opportunities, registration, events, and deadlines for graduation Class emails also go to your university email address (Blackboard Learn or MyCourses)
Student Email Information about your Gmail account Gmail (student email) can be accessed through myPNW
Financial Aid and Funding Lawshe Hall, Room 130 (Enrollment Services) Phone: 989-2301 (or website) finaid@pnw.edu Graduate financial aid/support generally involves scholarships from specific sources, loans, or graduate staff and student worker positions. Your employer may also offer tuition reimbursement as a benefit.
Graduate Staff Positions Offered around campus for teaching, research or other campus functions Fee remission provides tuition remission (except for flat amount and fees) and small stipend .25 FTE grad staff position = 10 hrs. work/week Competitive: PNW does not offer graduate staff positions to all students; start with your home department for information about available positions
Plans of StudyDegree-Seeking Graduate education is controlled by a plan of study or degree requirements which set out which courses you will take to earn your degree, along with any other requirements for graduation/degree ePOS is the electronic Plan of Study system, and can be found through myPNW portal (Plan of Study Generator) on the Graduate School tab
Plans of Study ePOS will be available to new students after about 1 semester of enrollment ePOS instructions are available on the websites and academic programs also have additional information available. Credit hours required for your program vary by degree Thesis, non-thesis, coursework-based
Academic Expectations Graduate students are expected to maintain a B (3.0/4.0) cumulative graduate GPA Must have a 3.0 average to graduate Some programs do not allow C grades on plans of study; some do allow 1-2 C grades If you do have C grades, you will need to offset those with A work to maintain 3.0 GPA
Library Resources It is strongly suggested that you make an appointment with a librarian to learn about the resources that are available to you at the library for your graduate level studies. Many sources are available on line, or through interlibrary loan PNW Library
Writing Resources Online writing lab: Purdue OWL, at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ PNW Writing Lab on Hammond campus: Writing Center, CLO Room 265. Please check the Writing Center Website for hours.
Additional Writing Resources Writing resources can also be found on the website for the Writing Center Citation Management or Reference Management Software (e.g. EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley) either free or purchased may be helpful to you in your studies Investigate the usefulness of the software and start using early in your studies
Student Software Software may be available at educational discount Some software titles are available at PWL through ITAP Software List Services for Students
Software--Antivirus MacAfee Anti Virus is available through Purdue
Technical Support and Customer Service 989-2888 (Hammond) or 785-5511 (Westville) Email at csc@pnw.edu Customer Service Center Website Information Services Website
Parking Students may park in open lots and the parking garage Gated lots are for employees and require a pass Some posted faculty/staff spots are open to students after 4:30pm
PNW Inter-Campus Bus Service PNW offers bus transportation between our two campuses. Two ADA- compliant, 24-passenger buses will depart and travel concurrently non-stop from each campus, proceeding back and forth six times daily (Monday Friday). Each campus-to-campus trip is scheduled to take one hour or less. Departure from each campus (Hammond-Lawshe Hall & Westville-DSAC) will occur every 2 hours as follows: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:15pm. The final daily arrival at each campus is expected between 6:00pm and 6:15pm. Students, faculty and staff members may ride the Inter-Campus Bus Service at no charge by displaying their university ID card. Service to the Portage Meeting Facility, for meetings and events, will be provided to and from the site by request only. Visit www.pnw.edu/inter-campus-bus for the service schedule.
Summer Classes Summer offerings are available but are more limited For best selection and availability, register early for summer courses Summer registration opens in late March
Thesis Info A Thesis Manual is available Your program advisor can also assist you Janice Novosel is the thesis coordinator and helps students with thesis deposit Formatting workshops are available for thesis students iThenticate confirmation
Student Health Center The LaPorte Physician Nework is located on the Westville Campus. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex (Athletic Center Entrance) Pricing for office visits and services, along with clinic hours, are on the website
Counseling Center The Center is located in Gyte 005 in Hammond and TECH 101 at Westville More information about the Counseling Center at http://www.pnw.edu/counseling/ Assistance and support with academic, career, personal and interpersonal issues available Confidential
Graduate Student Association There is a Graduate Students Association which needs interested officers Email grad@pnw.edu or talk to me if you are interested in an officer position
Follow us Announcements and Reminders Student email (official communication mode) Please check your PNW email DAILY! Facebook (Purdue Northwest Graduate School) myPNW (Portal) Grad Students tab PNW Graduate Studies Website
Making the most of your time as a graduate student You take the lead in your education Opportunity to really focus in depth on your subject Grad courses rely on students for more participation, preparation, presentation, leadership and discussion in classes Make your studies a priority plan to do well, make your academics a focus
Making the most of your time as a graduate student Take advantage of opportunities to participate in research or presentations Learn from your peers Get to know your professors and faculty advisor Find the resources here that are helpful in your discipline (know the library) We have lots of resources ask!
International Student Orientation Mandatory for International Students Wednesday, August 14, 2019 GYTE 107 8:00am 3:00pm See the Office of Global Engagement for more information. CLO 176; (219) 989-2502; All international graduate students must submit proof of health insurance coverage to the Graduate Studies office. It is mandatory.
Thank you for coming! Remember Check you PNW email daily!
