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Congratulations on your recent admission to Arizona State University. Please carefully review the information below for the steps to complete prior to starting the program.
Step 1: Register for classes
Navigate to your program page, MA in Education, for the Program Handbook and details about this degree. Your academic advising team has provided you with a specialized course sequence determined by your focal area selection and course availability. To have your course sequence resent, please email the team at MLFTCInnovate@asu.edu.
Add the current semester classes listed on your course sequence at My ASU > My Classes box > Class Search. Search for the classes from your course sequence and continue through the steps to add the classes to your schedule.
You will see Session A and Session B classes on your schedule; less often a Session C class.
Need instructions on how to register? Here is a step by step registration video tutorial.
Registration dates and deadlines can be found on the ASU Academic Calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to abide by and be familiar with the calendar dates, deadlines, and policies stated there.
Step 2: Pay for Classes
Once you are registered, sign in to the My ASU Finances tab to view and pay your tuition and fees. The ASU Tuition and Billing Calendar lists important payment deadlines. More information regarding how tuition and fees are calculated and important deadlines for paying tuition and fees is available via Student Business Services and the Registration and Tuition Payment Guide.
To act on a financial aid award, sign in to the My ASU Finances tab, and go to the "Financial Aid and Scholarships" section.
If you plan to apply for financial aid it is important to familiarize yourself with the terms of accepting it. For any questions regarding financial aid contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Services department directly.
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Click here for other financial aid and scholarship resources.
Click here for other financial aid and scholarship resources.
View payment deadlines at https://students.asu.edu/tuitiondeadlines.
For financial aid, please fill out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and follow the steps under the Finances tab of your MyASU.
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College scholarship/fellowship information: https://education.asu.edu/admission/paying-for-college.
ASU General Scholarships: https://students.asu.edu/scholarships/general.
Step 3: Purchase Textbooks
After you register, as it gets closer to the start of the term you can find your required books by going to My ASU > My Classes box > Books.
IMPORTANT: Some books may be shown as "provided at a negotiated rate and auto-delivered to you prior to class start." Please do not purchase these books without first reviewing text information in the course syllabus - available a few days before the class begins.
Charges for these auto-delivered books will show up on your account after the drop/add deadline.
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Step 4: Plan of Study (iPOS)
The iPOS is the interactive plan of study for graduate students. It’s an agreement between the student, academic advising unit, and Graduate College that maps the requirements for degree completion. Students are required to complete their iPOS by the end of the first semester. You will gain access to the iPOS system once you are within 90 days of the program start.
Step 5: Accessing your Classes & Resources
The digital learning platform for the program is Canvas which can be access through your My ASU page. The Canvas portal for the courses in this program will open 1-2 days before the course starts. Once it is open it will be underlined, and turn maroon in color when you move the cursor over it. Click on the course title to be redirected to the Canvas course page. Take time to familiarize yourself with the course structure, expectations, and assignments by reviewing the syllabus so you are prepared when the course begins.
Resources for Navigating Canvas and Slack:
Canvas: Your courses will be housed on the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), so take time to view the Canvas Course Tour Video (7 min.) and Canvas Student Guide.
Slack: You will collaborate with classmates and faculty through the Slack collaboration hub. More details are found on the 'Slack 101' overview.
Additional ASU resources to be familiar with
Additional ASU resources to be familiar with
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In the My Classes section, courses will appear in the semester enrolled.
When the course is "Open" it will be a hyperlink.
Click on the course title and it will bring you to the course content for you to begin.
Learn more at the Canvas Course Tour.
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