Web Institute FAQ
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Web Institute Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Web Institute?Who takes the Web Institutes?
What courses are offered in the Web Institute format?
I’ve been contacted by SLIS and now I’m on the Institute list. Does this mean that I’m registered?
What is the list for?
When do I register?
How do I register?
How many credits am I taking?
How many credits can I handle?
Where can I find out about travel arrangements for the Institute?
When do I need to be on campus for an Institute? Can I leave early?
Are there other ways, besides the listserv, to get involved in the SLIS community?
What’s an EUID?
Where can I get information about Financial Aid?
Where can I get information about my tuition fees?
How do I find out about other SLIS courses?
Important Links
Other questions?
The Web Institute courses are open to all students pursuing the Masters degree through SLIS.
SLIS offers it’s three core courses (5000, 5200, and 5600) in a Web Institute format. These courses are required for all master’s programs of study. These courses can also be taken in a traditional classroom setting at locations on the UNT Denton and Dallas campuses. All students must begin the master’s program with SLIS 5000. (see How many credits can I handle?)
No. If we have contacted you and added your name to one of our Institute reservation list, it means that your application is complete or very near complete and that you are intending to enroll in one of the next semester’s Institutes. Being added to the list means that we are holding a place for you in the Institute. Students who have been added to the list will have first priority when registering for classes. Other students will be allowed to register as space permits. Please see the Master’s Admission Checklist for an explanation of this process.
The list is a way for SLIS to keep incoming students informed about logistics and schedules for the Institutes. Any major changes to the information on the Web site will also be announced here.
Students who are currently enrolled have the opportunity to register during Early Registration. New students will register during Regular Registration. See the Academic/Registration calendars on the Registrar’s Web site for registration schedules and fee payment deadlines for the semester you intend to enroll. Be sure to pay all fees before the fee payment deadline or your registration will be cancelled automatically.
All registration at UNT is done via the Web, by accessing http://my.unt.edu and entering your EUID and password. You will register and manage your student accounts by accessing the website – http://my.unt.edu. MyUNT (my.unt.edu) is UNT’s online portal – a website that combines many of UNT’s online resources into one convenient location. Through the MyUNT website you can register for classes, pay your tuition, see your financial aid, check Eaglemail, and other student activities. The MyUNT portal requires that JavaScript be enabled in your web browser. You must use the following browsers: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 7.1 or higher. As a new student you should take the time to go through the MyHelp for Students module accessed on the Internet at http://essc.unt.edu/eis/students.htm#.
SLIS 5000 is one credit and SLIS 5200 and SLIS 5600 are each 4 credits.
Students generally begin their master’s program with SLIS 5000. You can take 5000 with either or both of the other core courses (5200 or 5600). You can take other courses concurrently with the core courses with the approval of your advisor.
Part-time enrollment at the graduate level is considered to be 4-5 credits per semester. Full-time enrollment is at least 9 credits per semester. At the master’s level you should expect to spend 4 hours outside of class for every credit hour you take. For example, if you are taking 5000 and 5600, a total of 5 credit hours, you should expect to spend 20 hours per week on coursework.
A great deal of travel information has been collected for you on your Web Institute Web site. Check the Maps/Transportation, Hotels, and Restaurant pages.
The agenda for each class is posted on the Web Institute Web site. All classes meet from 8am to 5pm and, because these institutes provide the foundation for the remainder of the course which is delivered online, you are required to attend the entire time.
All SLIS students are required to be subscribed to the official school listserv SLIS-ANNOUNCE-L. This list is for announcements only, not discussion. It is through this listserv that you will be notified of any official school business including employment postings, conference notifications, and other related school business. To subscribe to this list, send an email to listserv@unt.edu <mailto:listserv@unt.edu>. Leave the subject line blank and put the following command in the body of the email: subscribe slis-announce-l yourfirstname yourlastname
Example: subscribe slis-announce-l Melvil Dewey
You can also communicate with the SLIS community through the SLIS Village, our virtual student union. To become a member send an email to SLIS Village Manager Jennifer Lafleur at jennifer@unt.edu with a request to be put into the Village. Please be sure to include your EUID.
A EUID is a unique electronic identifier assigned to all UNT students, faculty, and staff. Shortly after you are cleared to register by the graduate school, your EUID will be created by the UNT Computing Center. Your EUID will allow you access to WebCT, My UNT and the UNT Library’s electronic resources, among other things. Find your EUID and other remote access help at the UNT iServices
Financial Aid is administered by UNT. Apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Find out more about financial aid at UNT at My Financial Aid
Questions about tuition and fees should be addressed to Student Accounting They also provide good general information about tuition and fees on their Web site.
The SLIS Web site is the main source of information about SLIS degrees, programs, and courses. SLIS posts current and upcoming schedules of courses under the Schedules link on the left navigation bar. You can find course descriptions under the Course List link.
Important Links
University of North TexasSchool of Library and Information Sciences
Financial Aid
Student Accounting
Registrar/Registration Schedules
My UNT
Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
For any questions not answered here, please contact Charlotte Thomas, the Web Institute Coordinator or call toll-free 877-ASK-SLIS.