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Term Breaks Term breaks can be available to students who need to take a break to take care of unexpected demands from jobs, family, etc. They last between one and three months. They must begin after the end of a term Welcome Kit The Welcome Kit, which is filled with fun things to help you get your program started off right, will be sent to you shortly after you begin your courses. Your webcam, which you'll need when you take proctored objective assessments, will also be included in the kit Continuous Enrollment Once you begin your program, you will be enrolled in courses full time until you graduate. The terms are back to back, six months long, and start on the first day of every month Student Handbook The Student Handbook is a resource for students with questions about policies or procedures Grading Scale Pass/Not Pass. If you don't pass an assessment the first time, you'll work with your mentor and the course mentor on the areas you still need to learn. Then you'll be able to take the assessment again Deadlines Clearing, Tuition, and Financial Aid Deadline is the 22nd of the month at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. I encourage you to get all required financial documents and information in well before the 22nd in order to prevent any potential delays Flat-Rate Tuition Pay the same amount no matter how many courses you take Assessment Types Assessments are the way you'll demonstrate that you've mastered course material. There are two types: Performance and Objective, and there can be multiple assessments for each course. Performance assessments are usually papers, presentations, and simulations. Objective assessments are proctored exams, which are usually taken online. Depending on the course, there can be a combination of both Orientation You will have access to Orientation as soon as you are cleared to start but not earlier than the 15th of the month prior to your start date. Complete Orientation as soon as possible so you'll be able to start your courses on the first day of your term CMB The competency-based model means you won't need to spend time or money re-learning material you already know. You will be able to complete your courses as soon as you can demonstrate that you've mastered the material. This means that you'll be able to move quickly through what you already know so you can focus on the things you still need to learn. As a result, you may be able to accelerate and finish your degree faster, which will save both time and money Fast Start Strategy You will design a strategy with your mentor to help you get started on the right track. We know that students who complete a course within the first month of starting their terms are 75% more likely to graduate on time. Successful students make steady progress every week and finish courses regularly throughout the term Mentor Relationships You and your Student Mentor will have a structured weekly telephone appointment for your first time. Your mentor is there to provide any support you need. You and your student mentor will work together to make sure that you are completing your courses on time. Your student mentor will be there to advise you on policies and any helpful information regarding your degree program and your courses. Course Mentors are the subject matter experts for each course. They will host communities for the courses you enroll in and are available to answer questions, guide you to learning resources, and even tutor you, if you need it. Connect with them early and often