Yes! Our wide variety of class times during days, evenings and weekends as well as the fact that we offer classes online means you can make Strayer University's schedule work with you life. The ultimate flexibility is demonstrated by our asynchronous online classes that let you attend classes via the Internet any time, day or night.

All of Strayer University's degree programs can be completed online. Online classes are offered in two formats, synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous classes are real-time, live-chat sessions that are scheduled once per week at a set time. Asynchronous classes are taken at any time convenient to you; however, you must log on at least once per week.

Students have an option to register for courses either online, at a nearest Brick &Mortar campus, and/or both. The choice is dependent on a students' schedule and learning preferences.

It is important to note that regardless of where a student completes their courses, each student will have a "Home Campus'. The home campus is the campus where a student is first enrolled into the University. The home campus will house student files and will assist students with administrative requirements (Financial Aid, Transcripts requests, course withdrawal etc.) as well as process course registration and payment for classes. Therefore, it is very important that students know their home campus and get in touch with your home campus staff whenever needed.

Strayer University's online courses have the same academic requirements as the courses taught in a classroom setting with regard to course objectives, assignments and attendance. For an online course, you must have access and working knowledge of a computer, a modem and an Internet Service Provider. Students will need to understand how online classes are conducted. Students may obtain this knowledge by attending a New Student Orientation in addition to completing an online tutorial offered through Strayer University Online (www.online.strayer.edu).

Yes. All classes are offered at the same cost, whether in the classroom, online, and regardless of campus.

Strayer Online offers courses in two formats: asynchronous and synchronous.

Classes conducted in the asynchronous platform are available for students to log into 24 hours and 7 days a week. Although students are required to log in one time each week in order for attendance to post as present; students may need to log in multiple times in order to successfully complete the course.

Classes conducted in the synchronous platform meet weekly at a regularly scheduled day and time. Students are required to log into the live session in order to meet the attendance requirement. Attendance and participation in class discussion are considered important for your success.

Asynchronous courses are designed to fit student's lives by giving them flexibility to login during each week at a time that is most convenient. Thorough research and analysis suggests that students who login and participate in their online courses frequently are more likely to successfully complete an online course. It is recommended that you login at the beginning of the week, review and understand the weekly requirements and due dates in order to meet the weekly expectations. Additionally, it is recommended that students participate in threaded discussions early in the week in order to engage in meaningful discussions with classmates and the professor.

Students are marked as "Present" in an asynchronous class by simply accessing the course once during the scheduled week; however, it is important that students understand that merely being marked "Present" in an online class does not guarantee that students will successfully pass a course. In addition to attendance, there are other requirements to be fulfilled. Requirements may include but are not limited to weekly assignments, participation, research papers, quizzes etc. which vary with the course and instructor. The successful completion of all the required participation items and assessments will determine the student's final grade in the course. Therefore, it is in the student's best interest to play an active role in accessing his/her online class, as often as possible, and fulfilling the necessary requirements for each week as described in the instructor's syllabus.

Students who are absent for four consecutive weeks will be administratively withdrawn from class. See catalog for academic and financial penalties.

Synchronous courses meet weekly on a scheduled day and time. Students are required to log into the class at the scheduled day and time in order to be marked "present". Thorough research and analysis suggests that students who participate frequently are more likely to successfully complete an online course.

It is important that students understand that merely being marked "Present" in an online class does not guarantee that students will successfully pass a course. In addition to attendance, there are other requirements to be fulfilled. Requirements may include but are not limited to weekly assignments, participation, research papers, quizzes etc. which vary with the course and instructor. The successful completion of all the required participation items and assessments will determine the student's final grade in the course. Therefore, it is in the student's best interest to play an active role in accessing his/her online class, as often as possible, and fulfilling the necessary requirements for each week as described in the instructor's syllabus.

Students who may need to be absent from the live class will have the ability to access archived classes. Accessing archived courses will allow students to review the material discussed in order to complete assignments and the course but does not meet the attendance requirement.

Students who are absent for four consecutive weeks will be administratively withdrawn from the class. See catalog for academic and financial penalties.

Both asynchronous and synchronous classes offer the convenience of accessing class from home, or wherever a student has Internet access. However, students should be aware that all computers may be set up differently, have limitations dependant on the internet service and may experience technical issues with public computers (work, library etc.) that may have fire walls and security programs in place.

Strayer differs by providing classes at times and in modes that are more convenient to the working adult. That is, we provide courses mainly in the evenings, weekends and online. Strayer courses are conducted on a quarter system in which allows students to complete courses four times a year which provides an opportunity for students to earn more credits/year than a traditional college.

The time it will take to earn a degree will vary for each student and will depend on the type of degree the student has declared. Yes, Strayer University Online will enable you to fit school into your busy life and offer the opportunity to earn a degree in a lot less time than a traditional University and suggests asking yourself these questions, and possibly working your way from registering for 1-2 classes per quarter to perhaps 3-4 depending on the mentioned factors.

1. Time It will depend on how much time students can make available in order to attend, participate and study for classes depending on their work schedule, family life and dependents, or extra curricular activities outside of work and family. This will ultimately dictate how many classes students are able to take per quarter. Although students want to earn their degree as quickly as possible, it's important that for students to be realistic as to how many classes they are able to handle while taken care of all other responsibilities. Also, students want do well and be successful in class.
2. Money Each student may have limited funds on a yearly basis in which may dictate how many classes the student is able to register for each quarter. This will ultimately play a key factor in the completion time of your degree.
3. Transfer credits Each student enrolling at Strayer Online may have different previous college experience that may offer the opportunity to transfer credits into programs at Strayer University. This will also play a key factor as to how long it may take to complete a degree program.
4. Additional Credit For undergraduate programs only, Strayer offers other means of earning credit toward your degree program that may ultimately shorten the time it takes to earn a degree, if appropriate to the individual student. These include: CLEP exams, Dante's exams, Challenge exams, Petitioning for Work/Life Experience, and Military transcripts.

In general, a bachelor's degree student who has transferred to Strayer University with an associate's degree (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits), who does not earn any additional credits through CLEP or challenge exams, and who takes 2 courses per quarter can complete a bachelor's degree in 9 quarters (2 years and 3 months) with no quarters taken "off."

In general, graduate students with no transfer credits will typically complete their program in 6 quarters, or 1-1/2 years, taking 2 courses per quarter and no quarters off.

Strayer offers Diplomas, Undergraduate and Executive Graduate certificates, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science degrees in business and technology-oriented fields. Students should review the Strayer catalog to view the most current degree programs offered. The Strayer catalog can be downloaded by visiting www.strayer.edu/2008_catalogs/.

Yes, Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606; www.msache.org). This means credits and degrees earned at Strayer University are eligible to be accepted by other regionally accredited institutions. Regional accreditation is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Strayer University faculty holds at least a master's degree, and many also hold a Ph.D. in the field in which they are teaching. Most of our adjunct faculty members currently work in their teaching area, bringing invaluable real-world experience into the classroom. Our full-time faculty members often offer both a business background and academic teaching experience.

The reasons are both intensely personal and highly practical. Maybe earning your diploma is a lifelong dream. Perhaps you've realized that an undergraduate or master's degree is essential to your professional advancement. Or possibly, you simply want to expand your mind and your horizons. Whatever your reason, higher education at Strayer University will affect your life in many ways. Not the least of these is your financial well-being. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that those with an undergraduate degree stand to earn $1 million more over their working life than those with a high school diploma. With a master's degree, the difference is even greater.

It's never easy to handle so many major responsibilities at once. Strayer University provides flexible options including day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Completing your education is probably more convenient than you'd dare to imagine. The fact that over half of our graduates complete their degrees in three years or less suggests that our students find it more than possible to balance all the aspects of their lives. Within just a couple of weeks of taking classes, you're likely to find that your coursework has become part of your routine.

The Information Systems degree programs have been designed for students with little to no previous experience or schooling.

No. Although we currently offer foreign language courses that may be completed as a general elective.

Yes and No.
Yes, higher level courses may have required prerequisites that will dictate that the lower course be completed in order to register for the higher level course. Additionally, all newly admitted undergraduate students who have not previously completed fundamental or college level math and English are required to have completed introductory/fundamental level Math 090 and English 090 in order to be successful for all courses within degree programs at Strayer University. New students have the option of waiving the ENG090 and MAT090 courses by meeting the following criteria within the first two quarters:

1. Submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores of 530 or above in the verbal and/or mathematics section to the Admission's office.
2. Submit ACT score of 22 or above in English and/or a score of 21 or above in math to the Admission's office.
3. Submit transfer credit for college-level English and/or Mathematic courses comparable to Strayer's University's ENG090/MAT090. Official Transcripts are required.
4. Successfully meet the score requirements of the Accuplacer Assessment.

No, although Strayer provides program sequence recommendations, students may begin taking classes in your chosen field immediately, provided prerequisites are met for each course. Program sequencing forms are available to students in order to assist with class selection. The program sequence forms can be provided by the admissions, student support and academic departments.

Yes, Strayer University is a participating member of the SOC network and is approved for SOC-2 (associates) and SOC-4 (bachelors) degree programs.

Yes. We do participate in a state-sponsored vocational rehabilitation program. Students should present their voucher to the Student Services Office.

Yes, you will need books for your classes.
Please make sure you understand the following:

• Tuition at Strayer does not include the cost for text books.
• Students must order and purchase text books for each class.
• To be prepared for class, it is wise to order books as soon as possible.
• Books are mailed to you.

There are two ways you can order your books:

1. By calling 1-800-325-3252
• Provide your social security number
• Provide Course Number (ex. BUS100)
• You will need to know your home campus (ex. Online)
2. Order Online:
• Visit Strayer University Virtual Bookstore
• Click on Buy Books
• Enter course code (ex. BUS 100)
• Scroll down to choose the start date

Students will have the option to purchase electric chapters (eChapters) of the first few chapters of the text for an additional $5.00 and can be purchased with a book voucher for students who have funding available. The advantage of the eChapters is to allow students access to the material within a few hours of purchase. As required in the agreements with the publishers students must purchase a print copy of the text at the time they purchase the eChapters. At this time not all the texts have eChapters available.

In addition, several courses will list an electric book (eBook) purchase option in addition to the printed text. The eBook version of the text will be offered at a large discount from the printed version and can be purchased with a book voucher for students who have funding available. Either version can be used for the course. Currently only texts that are not bundled with additional software or data CD's will be listed with the eBook option.

There are four ways to contact Strayer Technical Support"

1. By Phone at 1-877-642-2999
2. By Email at dl_tech_support@strayer.edu
3. Go to http://online.strayer.edu and select Live Support to initiate a chat session.
4. to http://online.strayer.edu and select Strayer Help Center to create a claim.

Questions regarding specific platforms:

1. eCollege and eCompanion (Asynchronous) call toll free 1-(866)-448-6703
2. BlackBoard (Asynchronous): call Toll Free 1-(866)-350-9427
3. Synchronous: call toll free 1-(877)-642-2999

Strayer uses a customer relation forum that allows students to post their inquiry in one central forum in order for staff to better manage and address student inquiries in an efficient manner. Students will go to www.online.strayer.edu, click on the "Strayer Help Center" link, and enter their student ID and password. From there, students will create a ticket with your valid phone number and email address. The ticket will be assigned to the most appropriate department and staff member.

Disputes regarding grades may be raised only on final grades and must be raised by the student with the instructor. This does not include grade disputes involving academic integrity (see below.) The student must dispute a final grade within 60 days after the end of the course in which the grade was awarded or the date the grade was awarded, whichever is later. After this time, the University will not evaluate grade disputes from the student. The student must submit the grade dispute in writing to the instructor of the course in which the grade was received, including copies of any documentation that supports the student's request for a change of grade.

For more information read Strayer Student Handbook, click here to download a copy.

If you are enrolled in Strayer University, you may register for Strayer University Online classes. As with any course at Strayer University, you must complete any required prerequisites before registering for any online course. As a student taking classes through Strayer University Online you must meet the same admission and financial aid requirements, follow the same policies and procedures, and you have access to the same student services as campus-based Strayer University students.

Yes, we are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606; www.msche.org). This means credits and degrees from Strayer University are eligible to be accepted by other regionally accredited institutions. Regional accreditation is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Strayer offers Diplomas, Undergraduate and Executive Graduate certificates, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science degrees in business and technology-oriented fields. Students should review the Strayer catalog to view the most current degree programs offered. The Strayer catalog can be downloaded by visiting www.strayer.edu, click "Current Student" link, and then "Catalogs". You will be able to select the appropriate state you live in or select the online version if your state is not listed.

The basic admissions requirement for entering an undergraduate degree program is proof of your high school graduation, GED completion, or an associate's degree. Admission to a graduate program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Beginning your undergraduate study at Strayer University can be one of the most exciting things you've ever done. Classes are sure to be stimulating and enriching and you may already be well on your way to earning one of Strayer University's undergraduate degrees. We accept transfer credits from qualified institutions, and you could also be eligible for Life Experience Credit for work in your field of study.

All applicants are considered on their individual merits. Prospective students must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. You should submit the following to your admissions officer:

• Completed application form online.
• Application fee
• Certification of high school graduation or equivalent
• Show proficiency in college level Math and English. See Below.

If you are transferring to Strayer University from another post-secondary educational institution, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit or advanced standing in our degree and diploma programs if your work at the other institution is appropriate. You may also be eligible to petition to earn credit for life/work experience. If we confirm that your learning experience is comparable to the content of a specific course, you may be eligible for transfer credit. Admission and Academic Departments may forward additional information upon request.

All newly admitted undergraduate students who have not previously completed fundamental or college level math and English are required to have completed introductory/fundamental level Math 090 and English 090 in order to be successful for all courses within degree programs at Strayer University. New students have the option of waiving the ENG090 and MAT090 courses by meeting the following criteria within the first two quarters:

1. Submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores of 530 or above in the verbal and/or mathematics section to the Admission's office.
2. Submit ACT score of 22 or above in English and/or a score of 21 or above in math to the Admission's office.
3. Submit transfer credit for college-level English and/or Mathematic courses comparable to Strayer's University's ENG090/MAT090. Official Transcripts are required.
4. Successfully meet the score requirements of the Accuplacer Assessment.
   RAW SCORE 85 or above will remove ENG090 admission prerequisite. RAW SCORE 65 or above will remove MAT090 admission prerequisite.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
  Major: Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if the major varies widely from a proposed graduate major, certain undergraduate foundation courses may be necessary.
• Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:
  • GMAT minimum cumulative score of 450.
    (Information may be requested. Write to: Graduate Management Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103.)
  • GRE minimum cumulative score of 1,000.
    (Information may be requested. Write to: Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000.)
  • A 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the baccalaureate degree (i.e., the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).
• Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. (A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.)
• Strayer University's advanced degrees command respect in the marketplace. Our graduate programs are designed to meet the goals of professionals seeking upper-level management and technical positions.

Yes. We require a modest $50 non-refundable application fee.

Tuition and fees are outlined in the Strayer catalog. There are no registration fees, lab fees, or parking fees. Students are responsible for the following fees:

• Graduation fees
• no show fee
• withdrawal processing fee
• return check fee
• declined credit card fee
• replacement diploma fee
• and transcript fees

Life work experience is only applicable toward Undergraduate Degree programs. Credit for Prior Work/Life Learning Procedures approved by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) are used to allow students to satisfy Strayer University's undergraduate course requirements through prior work/life learning. Transfer credit for prior work/life learning is applied on a course-by-course basis to undergraduate courses when it appears that learning resulting from experience is comparable to the content of specific courses. Portfolio preparation is not offered if comparable CLEP examinations are available. Portfolio credits do not fulfill residency requirements. Information about the portfolio preparation procedures and the required fees for the evaluation of work/life learning may be obtained from the Academics Department.

There are three ways to register for classes:

1. Online, see below for instructions.
2. Contact the Student Support Department
3. Contact the Academic Department

1. Go to http://studentserver.strayer.edu/ and click on "Register for classes" on the left hand side.
2. Enter your credentials: Student ID (10-digit Strayer ID or your Social Security Number), PIN # (month and 2-digit year of birth in MMYY format) and your home ZIP code (matching what we have on your record). If you get error message you need to call Tech Support at 877-642-2999.
3. Select a term to register for and hit "Go."
4. Enter the Department code (i.e. CIS), the course number (i.e. 500) and the section of the course (i.e. 002016); in this example your class will be CIS 500 002016. You can look up the class information as follows:
   • Click on the "Search Course Schedules" link on the top of the page
   • Select the session, duration, location and course and click "Find Classes".
   • From the list of classes, select the desired class (make sure the class status is OPEN) and note the Dept., Course and Section.
   • Re-enter your PIN number to confirm your selection and click on "Save Changes".

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that once registered online students have 48 hours to finalize the registration with payment by contacting their home campus business office otherwise your temporary registration will be dropped.

Students have an option to register for courses either online, at a nearest Brick &Mortar campus, and/or both. The choice is dependent on a students' schedule and learning preferences.

No, you may begin taking classes in your chosen field immediately, provided prerequisites are met for each course. Note: All Undergraduate students must meet English and Math requirement. Student's who do not satisfy the fundamental Math or English classes, will be required to take ENG 090 and MAT 090 within their first two quarters.

Full-time students are registered for 13.5 or more credit hours per quarter. This is typically equivalent to three or more classes. Part-time students are registered for fewer than 13.5 credit hours per quarter. This is typically equivalent to one or two courses. (ALL OUR CLASSES ARE 4.5 CREDITS)

The Information Systems degree programs have been designed for students with little to no previous experience or schooling.

No. Although we currently offer foreign language courses that may be completed as a general elective.

1. Go to http://studentserver.strayer.edu
2. Click on Online Academic Record- Enter your credentials: student # (your social security number), PIN # (month and year of birth MMYY) and your ZIP code (matching what we have on your record).

Credit for Prior Work/Life Learning Procedures approved by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) are used to allow students to satisfy Strayer University's undergraduate course requirements through prior work/life learning. Transfer credit for prior work/life learning is applied on a course-by-course basis to undergraduate courses when it appears that learning resulting from experience is comparable to the content of specific courses. Portfolio preparation is not offered if comparable CLEP examinations are available. Portfolio credits do not fulfill residency requirements. Information about the portfolio preparation procedures and the required fees for the evaluation of work/life learning may be obtained from the home Academic Department.

Below are the graduation requirements for Undergraduate Degree Program:

1. Complete the minimum number of quarter hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses listed in Area II; also they must receive a grade of C or better in ENG 090, 115, ENG 215, and ENG 240
2. Meet specified graduation requirements, including the credit hour requirements for each "Area" within the degree program. Final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student.

Undergraduate Certificate Programs Students must complete a minimum of 27 quarter hours of course work at the undergraduate level (400 series or lower) with a minimum graduate cumulative grade point average of 2.0. All undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate program students must abide by all University rules, regulations, and requirements, as stated in the University Catalog, Student Handbook, and other University publications. Application for graduation must be filed no later than two quarters before the student's final quarter. Graduation applications are available in the Business Office.

A mandatory, non-refundable $125 commencement fee must accompany all degree applications. Graduation ceremonies are held annually at the end of the Spring Quarter. A mandatory non-refundable $25 graduation fee must accompany all undergraduate certificate and diploma applications. Certificate and diploma candidates do not participate in graduation ceremonies.

Students are advised to review the catalog regarding graduation requirments.

1. Accumulated credit hours are 0-44, you are a freshmen U1
2. Accumulated credit hours are 45-89, you are a sophomore U2
3. Accumulated credit hours are 90-134, you are a junior U3
4. Accumulated credit hours are 135-180, you are a senior U4

If you are transferring credits into Strayer University, they need to be evaluated. If your transcripts have not been evaluated, your grade level will be U1. Once they have been evaluated and accepted, you will need to contact the Business Office.

During the University's designated add/drop period, an enrolled student may add or withdraw from courses. Tuition will be charged at the current tuition rate for courses added. A financial penalty will be charged for withdrawn courses. However, a student who adds/drops a course/s without changing the number of credits for which the student is registered will not be assessed a charge.

Students who withdraw or who are administratively withdrawn before the last day to withdraw without academic penalty will receive a grade of W (withdrew). Students withdrawing or administratively withdrawn after the last day to withdraw without academic penalty will receive a WF (withdrew failing) for the course. Failure to follow these procedures may result in a failing grade in the course. Withdrawal deadlines are indicated in each quarter's academic calendar.

Students who wish to withdraw from a course after the Add/Drop period has expired must first consult with an Academic Advisor. The student must then execute a Change of Status form obtained from the office of the Academic Dean at the student's home campus. Students withdrawing from a course are responsible for paying a percentage of the tuition charge for that course in accordance with the following schedule:

Last Date of Attendance	Percentage of Tuition Charged
Prior to the first calendar day of the quarter	No Charge
Through the Add/Drop period	10%
Through the second scheduled week of the quarter	25%
Through the third scheduled week of the quarter	50%
Through the fourth scheduled week of the quarter	75%
Fifth scheduled week of the quarter	100%

Students will be able to contact their instructor outside the scheduled Internet sessions by email, telephone or through the Internet. A constant academic dialogue is maintained as you submit your assignments throughout the scheduled class meetings and receive feedback from your instructor.

Additionally, there is scheduled tutoring at no charge for 100 level courses online in the areas of ACC, CIS, ECO, ENG, FIN, MAT, and BUS. Students who are in close proximity to a Brick & Mortar campus may contact the campus to inquire about tutoring schedule.

There are two ways you can order your books:

1. By calling 1-800-325-3252
• Provide your social security number
• Provide Course Number (ex. BUS100)
• You will need to know your home campus (ex. Online)
2. Order Online:
• Visit Strayer University Virtual Bookstore
• Click on Buy Books
• Enter course code (ex. BUS 100)
• Scroll down to choose the start date

Students will have the option to purchase electric chapters (eChapters) of the first few chapters of the text for an additional $5.00 and can be purchased with a book voucher for students who have funding available. The advantage of the eChapters is to allow students access to the material within a few hours of purchase. As required in the agreements with the publishers students must purchase a print copy of the text at the time they purchase the eChapters. At this time not all the texts have eChapters available.

In addition, several courses will list an electric book (eBook) purchase option in addition to the printed text. The eBook version of the text will be offered at a large discount from the printed version and can be purchased with a book voucher for students who have funding available. Either version can be used for the course. Currently only texts that are not bundled with additional software or data CD's will be listed with the eBook option.

Full-time students are registered for 13.5 or more credit hours per quarter. This is typically equivalent to three or more classes. Part-time students are registered for fewer than 13.5 credit hours per quarter. This is typically equivalent to one or two courses.

Transcript request forms are available on the following Strayer University Student website: studentserver.strayer.edu. The current charge for a transcript request is $5.00. Students may request official transcripts through the Business Office of their home campus by submitting the transcript request form and payment in person, by fax or by mail.

By default the PIN number to access the registration system and account information is the month and year of your birth (ex: 0275 for February 1975). If you have changed your PIN and do not remember what it was changed to, contact the Business Office of your home campus to have the PIN reset to the default.

Students may register for classes in one of three ways:

1. Online at studentserver.strayer.edu,
2. By telephone through the Student Support office of your home campus, or
3. In person at the Academic Counseling center of your home campus.

Tuition and fees may be paid by cash, personal check, money order, or major credit card through the Business Office. Students utilizing loans and grants to pay for classes should contact the Business Office to ensure arrangements for payment are made. A student whose tuition and fees are paid by a sponsoring institution must have a letter of authorization on file in the student service office or provide a copy at the time of registration.

Full-time students are registered for 13.5 or more credit hours per quarter. This is typically equivalent to three or more undergraduate classes. Part-time students are registered for fewer than 13.5 credit hours per quarter. This is typically equivalent to one or two courses.

Students who wish to withdraw from a course should first consult with an Academic Advisor. The student must then submit a withdrawal form to the Academic Office of their home campus. Withdrawal forms can be found at online.strayer.edu under "Forms". Students withdrawing from a course should refer to the Academic and Financial policies in reference to withdrawals in the Strayer University Catalog.

Before beginning the graduation application process all students must be enrolled in their final courses and have fulfilled all financial commitments to the University. Students who meet these requirements should complete the graduation application online at strayer.edu/graduation. Those interested in participating in a commencement ceremony must first complete the graduation application online.

Additional commencement information can be found at www.strayer.edu/graduation.

Strayer University offers programs to students who are unable to attend college without financial assistance. Strayer University is eligible to participate in the awarding of Title IV Federal Assistance programs. Strayer University offers three categories of financial aid: grants, loans and scholarships. Federal financial aid is available in the form of grants and loans for undergraduate students who qualify and as loans for graduate students who qualify. The University also offers a private loan through Sallie Mae called the Signature Loan. The Signature Loan provides an alternative and convenient way to finance tuition. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Business Office at each campus or on the Strayer University Student web site (http://studentserver.strayer.edu).

Upon completion of the quarter, the Business Office can provide you with an "Invoice for Reimbursement". The invoice will list the class(es) you have completed, the grade for each class, the cost of each class, the book charges (if applicable) and the amount paid for each class. The invoice is for the sole purpose of providing to your employer for reimbursement and not intended to be a statement of account.

A change of status form can be found at online.strayer.edu under "Forms". Complete the form and return to the Business Office in person or by mail or fax.

Textbooks and supplementary materials may be ordered from MBS Direct by Internet, phone, mail or fax. Orders are shipped within 24 hours. Order forms and detailed information can be found at http://studentserver.strayer.edu. Click on "virtual bookstore".

Need-based financial aid is available to students who demonstrate a need for additional resources to help pay college costs. Financial need is derived from subtracting your expected family contribution from the total cost of attendance.

Cost of Attendance
- Expected Family Contribution
= Demonstrated Financial Need

Financial need is the maximum amount we are permitted by Federal regulations to award you in Loans and Grants.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be accepted for admission
• Be enrolled in an eligible academic program on at least a half time basis
• Be in good academic standing
• For most programs, demonstrate financial need
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Certify compliance with Selective Service Registration requirements
• Not be in default on any loan or owe a refund on any grant made under any Title IV program
• Have a social security number; and
• Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent

Yes. When you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) you are applying for funding from the Federal Pell Grant program and submitting information to determine your eligibility for other federal and state grant, loan, and scholarship programs. Generally, a grant is money you do not have to repay.

We are pleased to offer a military scholarship for active duty military personnel to supplement the military tuition assistance program. Information on the scholarship can be found at www.strayer.edu/military.

Yes. You many choose to send your VA Benefits application directly to Strayer University, mail your application directly to the VA or apply online at www.va.gov. It takes approximately 60-90 days for VA processing; therefore the student is responsible for tuition payments to the University. VA checks are sent directly to the student.

Scholarships and other resources that help students with their educational expenses are used in calculating eligibility for federal aid. Common types of resources are scholarships, veteran's benefits, employer tuition reimbursements, vocational rehabilitation awards, etc. The demonstrated financial need (as determined through a processed FAFSA) to meet education costs is reduced as a result of these scholarships and other resources. They do not replace the expected family contribution (EFC) per federal regulation.

Upon receipt of scholarships and other resources, the amount of a federal aid award (with the exception of the Pell Grant) may be reduced or canceled if the Financial Aid Office did not have knowledge of the scholarship or resource at the time of the initial award.

Students who provide a valid e-mail address on their FAFSA will be sent e-mails that contain a secure link to their SAR (Student Aid Report) information on the Web. Students can see all of their application processing results, including their EFC, database match results and all SAR comments associated with the transaction. Students can access their SAR information on the Web an unlimited number of times. Students who do not provide an e-mail address will be mailed their SAR in 7 to 10 days.

Students are expected to complete (get a passing grade in) a minimum number of credits each year and to maintain a minimum grade point average to be eligible for aid. Students who have been declared "suspended" for future aid due to unsatisfactory academic progress may appeal in an attempt to reestablish financial aid eligibility. Additional information on Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid can be found in the Student Handbook found at studentserver.strayer.edu.

Students whose academic load drops below half-time (less than 9 credits per quarter for undergraduates) will lose their eligibility to receive Federal funds for that quarter. Note that in-school deferment on outstanding student loans ends and the loan repayment grace period begins retroactively to the last date of enrollment of at least half-time status. Contact the Business Office for more information and procedures.

In order to be considered an independent student, the student must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Be at least 24 years of age before January 1 of the academic year for which you are applying,
2. Be an orphan or ward of the court,
3. Have a child/children for whom you provide more than half their financial support,
4. Be a married student,
5. Be a veteran of the armed forces,
6. Be a graduate student, or
7. Have a legal dependent other than a spouse or child.

Students who do not fit into the federal definition are required to supply parental information and signatures if they want to apply for federal aid.

The FAFSA requires that students indicate their current marital status as of the date the FAFSA is completed. If a student is not married as of the date the FAFSA is filed, the student must file as single. Once an application has been submitted, the marital status can not be changed.

In most cases, repayment of your loans begin six months after you graduate, withdraw from school or drop below half-time status. Please refer to the policies of the lender you have chosen.

You must be accepted for admission and you must complete a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for aid. Information on applying for Financial Aid at Strayer University can be found at the Virtual Financial Aid site at http://www.strayer.edu/financial_support.

Students should report information on their FAFSA about the parent they lived with the most during year. If a student did not live with one parent more than the other, the student should use the parent who has given them more financial support (including money, gifts, loans, housing, food, clothes, car, etc.) during the most recent year in which support was provided. If the parent whose information is reported has remarried, the student must also include the step-parent's income information.

Because students sometimes make significant errors when reporting application information, the federal government has incorporated a verification process as part of the student financial aid program requirements. The school is required to follow up to verify that the information submitted by the student (and/or parents) is accurate and to make any necessary corrections before proceeding further with the application.

When a student is selected, the school will contact the student asking for a copy of the relevant tax forms (for the prior year) and for the completion of a verification worksheet, which will provide additional corroborating information (such as names and ages of family members and non-taxable income items). Any required signatures, such as signatures on worksheets or on copies of tax returns, must be collected at the time of verification, during the applicable award year. Once the school completes the verification process and makes any necessary corrections, the aid application can be advanced, aid eligibility determined, and an award made to the student.

In order to be eligible for aid, you must be registered at least half-time (9 credits undergraduate, 4.5 credits graduate) each quarter. If you are eligible for a PELL Grant, you may be eligible for a small portion of that grant even if you enroll less than half-time.

When calculating your financial need, the formula takes into consideration tuition, fees, books and supplies, transportation and personal miscellaneous expenses. Once your tuition, books and fees are paid, excess funds will be mailed to you. These funds are available for your other educational expenses.

Veteran's benefits are considered a resource, and need to be taken into consideration when other forms of aid are received. Your cost of attendance, less your EFC, equals your financial need. Veteran's benefits plus any aid offered, including grants and loans, may not exceed your financial need.

You must complete a FAFSA each year if you wish to receive financial aid. After the first year of completing a FAFSA, you may submit a Renewal Application. You are asked to update key data elements for each year you wish to apply for aid. Your initial application will generate a PIN number that will allow you to update your information on the Internet.

The U.S. Department of Education issues PINs to FAFSA filers to allow students greater access to the department's systems. Your PIN can be used as an electronic signature when signing your FAFSA on the web or correcting your Student Aid Report via the web. It allows you access to the Renewal FAFSA on the web, as well as your records on the National Student Loan Data System, and can be used to electronically sign your Master Promissory Note for federal loans. PINs will be mailed to all applicants who have signed their FAFSA and successfully matched the Social Security Administration database. To expedite processing of FAFSA applications, both the student and parent should obtain a PIN at: http://www.pin.ed.gov.

Subsidized Stafford Loans are based on financial need. The government will pay the interest to the lender on this loan while you are in school at least half-time, as well as during a six-month grace and any deferment periods.

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are a non-need based form of aid. Borrowers are responsible for all interest accrued on the loan. Interest payments can be deferred until graduation and will then be capitalized and added to the principal of the loan or you can make payments on interest while in school.

You can download a free copy of real one at http://www.real.com.

• Select the small yellow free RealOne Player link at the upper right corner.
• Select the orange Download the free RealOne player link at the lower right corner.
• Click yes on the security-warning screen. RealOne will start be downloaded. After the download is complete, RealOne will automatically be installed on your computer.
• Close the Downloaded manager window. You should see the RealOne install Manger Wizard window.
• Choose express install and click next.
• Accept the license agreement.
• The installation should start.
• Follow instructions to finish.

Please call tech support at 1-877-642-2999 should you have any questions

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP

• Hardware Requirements:
• 64 MB RAM
• 28.8 kbps modem (56k recommended)
• Sound Card & Speakers
• Screen resolution of 800 x 600 or higher
• Headset with microphone (for synchronous classes)
• Software Requirements
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher,
• Netscape Communicator 7.1, or Firefox 1.x
• ExamGuard Plug-in from QuestionMark Secure
• RealPlayer Plug-in
• Macromedia Flash Player
• QuickTime Plug-in (for synchronous classes)
• Java Plug-in (for synchronous classes)

Operating System: Macintosh OS (OS 9.1 or OS X)

• Hardware Requirements
• 32 MB RAM (64 recommended)
• 28.8 kbps modem (56k recommended)
• Sound Card & Speakers
• Headset with microphone (for synchronous classes)
• Software Requirements
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1x, 5.2x;
• Netscape Communicator 7.1; Safari 1.2; or Firefox 1.x
• RealPlayer Plug-in
• Macromedia Flash Player
• QuickTime Plug-in (for synchronous classes) Java Plug-in (for synchronous classes)

Students are able to submit written assignments through the Strayer University platform tools. It is the discretion of the class professor to grant other options when submitting assignments.You will also be asked to complete a course evaluation form, which will give you an opportunity to recommend improvements to Strayer University Online.

You will be able to contact your instructor outside the scheduled Internet sessions by email, telephone or through the Internet. A constant academic dialogue is maintained as you submit your assignments throughout the scheduled class meetings and receive feedback from your instructor.

Strayer offers Free Tutoring Services: Online tutoring is now available for all Strayer university students for basic classes. If you would like to register for a tutoring class please visit www.online.strayer.edu ; click on Academic Online Tutoring and follow the instruction.

Final exams for both the synchronous and the asynchronous classes are administered online. For the synchronous classes, exams will be loaded on the designated evening and start time of the class, and the student will be allowed the four-hour increment to complete it. For asynchronous classes, the exam will be made available for seven days. Each professor will provide the allotted time and exam period.

Internet Explorer 5.01 or Higher:

• On the Menu Bar click Tools
• Internet Options
• Under Temporary Internet Files click on Delete Files
• Under History click on Clear History
• On the Internet Options window, click OK

Netscape:

• On the Menu Bar select Edit or View
• Select Preferences
• Click the plus sign to the left of the Advanced (on the left hand side)
• As the window on the right changes, select Cache
• Choose Clear Memory Cache
• Choose Clear Disk Cache
• Click OK

• Go to http://download.cnet.com
• In the Search Box type in Netscape Navigator 4.7
• Or go to http://wp.netscape.com/download/archive.html?cp=dowarc

1. Log into eCollege/eCompanion.
2. Click the User Profile from the top of the page.
3. Change your e-mail address as necessary.
4. Browse down the page, click on update with new value.

The Password box is for your eCollege/eCompanion login password.

Students will receive this error when attempting to enter a course which has not begun yet. You will not be able to access any classes until the semester begins.

1. Go to http://online.strayer.edu
2. Click on the DL Login ID on the left hand side
3. Select Obtain Login Id for e-Companion or Strayer Online)
4. Please enter your 10 digit Student ID , PIN (MMYY of birth date), and 5-digit Zip code
5. This will give you your student account login and password

Note: Remember that your account login and password will be the same for both Horizon and e-College

Please contact Tech support and we will be more than happy to assist you further in getting into your classes.

• 877-642-2999
• dl_tech_support@strayer.edu

Four different ways to contact:

1. By Phone at 1-877-642-2999
2. By Email at dl_tech_support@strayer.edu
3. Go to http://online.strayer.edu and select Live Support to initiate a chat session
4. Go to http://online.strayer.edu and select Strayer Help Center to create a claim

If your question is strictly related to the use of ECompanion or ECollege, please call 1-866-448-6703.

1. You can access Blackboard directly by using the following link:
   http://strayeronline.blackboard.com/
2. You can also access Blackboard by going to http://online.strayer.edu and clicking on the "Attend Asynchronous" link on the left hand side of the page. On the following page, click the "Blackboard Courses" link in the orange box to navigate to the login page.

On the Blackboard site there is a help tab located at the top of each page. You can use this help tab to do the following:

• Browse through Animated Tutorials
• Chat with a service representative live over the web
• Browse or search the Knowledge Base for a wide variety of solutions
• View the most popular support topics
• View the most recent support topics that were searched

Strayer University Support Representatives are available to support you 24/7 at the following number: 1-866-350-9427

When you access the University's computer system, you will be online in a conversational mode with the instructor and other class members. You'll be assigned case studies, discussion questions and problems, and you'll be in dialogue with the instructor and others class members as you cover the course material. You will also discuss the status of your term papers, articles, projects and exams by utilizing the Internet.

1. Log into eCollege/eCompanion
2. Click the User Profile from the top of the page
3. Change your e-mail address as necessary
4. Browse down the page, click on update with new value.

The Password box is for your eCollege/eCompanion login password

You will receive this error when you are attempting to enter a course which has not begun yet. You will not be able to access any classes until the semester begins.

1. Minimize your AOL Browser
2. Open IE 5.01, Mozilla Firefox or Netscape 4.7 (recommended browsers)
3. Type in your destination or URL address from your Internet Explorer Browser.

• If you are using Internet Explorer browser follow these steps to enable cookies:
  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Go to the menu and select Tools
  3. Select Internet Options
  4. Click on the Security tab
  5. Click on the Custom level button
  6. Find Cookies section in the list
  7. Select Enable Cookies
  8. Click OK to close out of Internet Options
• If you are using Netscape browser follow these steps to enable cookies:
1. Click on the Tools-menu in Mozilla
2. Click on the Options... item in the menu - a new x_window.opens
3. Click on the Privacy selection in the left part of the window.
4. Expand the Cookies section.
5. Check the Enable cookies and Accept cookies normally checkboxes.
6. Save changes by clicking Ok

You can download a free copy of real one at http://www.real.com.

• Select the small yellow free RealOne Player link at the upper right corner.
• Select the orange Download the free RealOne player link at the lower right corner.
• Click yes on the security-warning screen. RealOne will start be downloaded. After the download is complete, RealOne will automatically be installed on your computer.
• Close the Downloaded manager window. You should see the RealOne install Manger Wizard window.
• Choose express install and click next.
• Accept the license agreement.
• The installation should start.
• Follow instructions to finish.

Please call tech support at 1-877-642-2999 should you have any questions

An asynchronous class is like an independent online study, where you can access course materials at any time along with scheduled discussions with the professor and threaded discussions with your peers. You will be assigned case studies, discussions and problems.

Clearing cache and deleting Temporary Internet Files using:

• Internet Explorer 5.01 or Higher:
1. On the Menu Bar click Tools
2. Internet Options
3. Under Temporary Internet Files click on Delete Files
4. Under History click on Clear History
5. On the Internet Options window, click OK
• Netscape:
1. On the Menu Bar select Edit or View
2. Select Preferences
3. Click the plus sign to the left of the Advanced (on the left hand side)
4. As the window on the right changes, select Cache
5. Choose Clear Memory Cache
6. Choose Clear Disk Cache
7. Click OK

1. Log into eCollege/eCompanion
2. Click the User Profile from the top of the page
3. Change your e-mail address as necessary
4. The Password box is for your eCollege/eCompanion login password

1. From within your course, click the "Course Tools" button
2. Click the "Personal information" link.
3. Click on the "Edit personal information" button
4. Next, complete the fields to update
5. Click on the "Submit" button.

• To optimize the performance level:
1. Open Real Player
2. Go to the menu and select View
3. Select Preferences
4. Click on the Transport tab
5. Choose "Automatically select the best transport"
6. Click Auto-Configure
7. Click OK to continue
8. Once finished, click OK to close the Preferences window
• Clearing Real Player Cache
1. Open Real Player
2. Go to the menu and select View
3. Select Preferences
4. Click on the Performance tab
5. Select the Clip Cache Settings button (first Setting button from the top)
6. Select Empty clip cache...
7. Click OK
8. Click OK to get out of the Settings window
9. Click OK again to get out of the Preferences window

You will receive this error when you are attempting to enter a course which has not begun yet. You will not be able to access any classes until the semester begins.

• If you are using Internet Explorer browser follow these steps to enable cookies:
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Go to the menu and select Tools
3. Select Internet Options
4. Click on the Security tab
5. Click on the Custom level button
6. Find Cookies section in the list
7. Select Enable Cookies
8. Click OK to close out of Internet Options
• If you are using Netscape browser follow these steps to enable cookies:
  1. Open Netscape
  2. Go to Edit on the Browser tool bar
  3. Select Preferences
  4. On Preferences window, select Advance in the category area
  5. Double Click Advance
  6. Select Cookies in the advance sub menu
  7. Select enable all cookies
  8. Click OK to close out of the Preferences menu