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Home > eCore > Orientation and Survival Guide > Getting Started

Getting Started

You will find additional information on getting started with eCore®, as well as FAQ's, may be found at http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ecore/.

Admissions

• To register for eCore® classes, you must be accepted as a student at Valdosta State University.
  
  
• You must not be required to take any Learning Support classes.
  
  
• If you are currently attending a college or university other than Valdosta State University, you have the option of applying for admissions as a transient student. As a transient student, your grades for the eCore® class will be sent to your home institution at the end of the semester.
  
  
• Please note that admission and registration deadlines are different from those of traditional, on-campus students to allow for set up of WebCT accounts, etc.

To apply for admission or to obtain additional information please contact the Admissions Office. Be sure to state that you are interested in enrolling in eCore® courses.

Financial Aid

• Regardless of whether you are taking eCore® courses as a transient student, a transfer student or as a new student, you may use financial aid to pay for eCore® courses just as you would with traditional campus classes.
  
  
• You may contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance with determining your aid eligibility, application procedures and additional information.

Advising requirements

• Advising is mandatory for eCore students; contact your major department for assistance.
  
  
• Contact the eCore® advisor at (229) 245-4378 or mwalden@valdosta.edu to review course selections.

Registration

• Once you have been admitted, contact the Registrar's Office at (229) 333-5727 or 1-800-618-1878 or pmcelwai@valdosta.edu for further instructions.
  
  
• You will be sent a registration confirmation notification via email or through postal mail. The confirmation letter will include your special UserID and Password to log into your course as well as other important information needed to get started with your eCore® classes.

Accessing schedules

• Class schedules, as well as registration dates, are posted online at http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ecore/class-schedules.html

Contact a Professor before signing up for a class

• Find the schedule of classes you are interested in.
  
  
• The professors are listed on the right side of the schedule.
  
  
• Click on the professor's name and an email will be launched to him/her.
  
  
• Be sure to identify yourself as a potential eCore® student and ask your question.

Drop/Add information

• Drop or add courses to your schedule by contacting the Registrar at 229-333-5727 or 1-800-618-1878 or pmcelwai@valdosta.edu and following the same procedures as for registration.
  
  
• The dates for drop/add can be found at http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ecore/academic-calendars.html
  
  
• Once the drop/add period is over, no late registrations will be accepted. If you need to drop a course, the withdrawal process applies.

Withdrawal information

• Log into your MyWebCT. There should be a link in the Announcement section for the eCore® withdrawal form. When you complete this form, it will be sent to the Registrar's Office and your instructor will be notified.
  
  
• If you wish to withdraw after midterm, contact the Registrar or your eCore® advisor to determine the procedure for withdrawal.

Textbooks & Bookstore

• Texts for eCore® are not supplied by the VSU Bookstore. The FTX Bookstore offers textbooks and course materials that you will need for eCore® classes. You may order online or by calling (706) 369-7399 . Be sure to mention that you are an eCore student.
  
  
• The textbook list for all eCore® classes is available at the FTX website and in each course syllabus. Students may also order books from other online or offline sources.
  
  
• Textbooks and other materials are important components of eCore® courses. Please order early enough to ensure your texts arrive for the beginning of each term.

Technical Support

Information on Technical Support may be found here.

Tuition & Fees

• The tuition for eCore® is $144 per credit hour.
  
  
• Textbooks and special course materials are NOT included as part of your tuition.
  
  
• If you have registered for traditional classroom courses or other distance education courses offered at VSU, your bill will include all of the courses in addition to any mandatory fees.
  
  
• If you are receiving any financial aid, the amount of aid will be reflected on your bill.
  
  
• Any fees not covered by financial aid may be paid to the VSU Bursary. In addition to traditional payment methods, there is now an online payment option available.