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Student blends service and learning  
 
Dion Shaw
PM Alumnus

Dion Shaw has encountered a number of obstacles during his coursework at UW-Platteville, but these challenges have not stopped him from aspiring to help others. When Shaw enrolled in the master's degree program in 2008, he had already held a number of positions, including a technology Team Leader at SBC-Ameritech and an MIS Manager at Wisconsin Tool and Stamping. At that point in time, he had also been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over 10 years and was living an active life.

 

New participation policy in effect for
the fall semester 
 
Dan Avenarius
Director, DLC

By now, all students should have received a notification of a new Participation Policy that is in place effective fall 2015 for online courses. The participation policy has been in the works for a few years now; but with the increase in federal regulation we needed to make some adjustments.

 
Preview Week starts August 26 
 
Lori Wedig
Advisor
With Fall semester fast approaching, so is Preview Week.

What exactly is Preview Week?
This year Preview Week starts August 26, the week before classes officially begin. During this time, students who have completed payment will be able to access their courses to get an idea of what's in store.  
      
Distance accounting minor to be discontinued 
 
The accounting minor will end in fall 2016.
Due to low enrollment numbers, the decision has been made to discontinue the accounting minor for distance education students at the end of the fall 2016 semester.  If you have declared the minor or would like to, please speak with your advisor by September 15. All classes for the minor must be completed by the end of the fall 2016 semester.

 



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  • Make sure you're ready for the fall semester by logging into PASS for information on registration, financial aid and more!
 

Dates for Online Courses 

 

August 7 - Last day to register and choose mail-in payment option for Fall 2015 courses. 

 

August 14, 4:00 p.m. - Last day to register with credit card or e-check, and payment deadline for those who sent in payment by mail for Fall 2015 courses.

August 14 - Last day to drop a course and receive 100% refund of all tuition for Fall 2015 courses.

    

August 26 - Preview Week begins for Fall 2015 courses.  

  

September 2 - Classes begin for Fall 2015
courses.

For more detailed information on our print-based and online course dates, review our academic calendars.  
 
 
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