Honors Digest - September 29, 2008

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Hello Honors Students!

So it's one month into the new semester, one week into the fall season and one day into this week - thank goodness I have more than one piece of information to share!

In today's multiply informative edition:
1. Last day to drop classes without instructor's approval: TODAY, September 29
2. Entrepreneurship and Excellence (E2) Detroit: October 8
3. E-mailing/appointments with Liza
4. Winter 2009 registration

Your one and only, though hopefully multiply informative,
Liza :)

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1. Last day to drop classes without instructor's approval: TODAY, September 29
I know you already received this in an e-mail from the Office of the Registrar, but just as a reminder:
The last day to drop a class without it appearing on your transcript is Monday, September 29, 2008. . Having a hold does not affect your ability to withdraw from a class on Pipeline. Students required to maintain full-time enrollment may not be able to withdraw from classes. International students should check with OISS before withdrawing. [Note from Liza: Remember that Wayne State, Presidential and University Scholarships require that you complete a minimum of 12 credits each fall and winter term]

Beginning Tuesday, September 30, to discontinue enrollment in a class you need to request a course withdrawal from your instructor on Pipeline. The instructor will assign a withdrawal notation to the course at the time s/he approves your request. This notation will appear on your academic record, but does not affect your GPA. Failing to withdraw from a course which you do not complete will result in a failing "F" grade. The "F" grade will have a detrimental impact on your GPA.

There is no tuition cancellation for courses dropped at this time. WSU does not cancel tuition charges because you have not attended or paid for your class(es).

More detailed withdrawal instructions are available at http://reg.wayne.edu/policies.htm.

Questions? Email registrationhelp@lists.wayne.edu or (313) 577-3541.

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2. Entrepreneurship and Excellence (E2) Detroit: October 8
Unrivaled in its quality and scope, the E2detroit 2008 Entrepreneurial Symposium unites forward-thinking small business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators with key Michigan stakeholders. E2detroit is a unique opportunity to revitalize Michigan's economy by strengthening smart entrepreneurship while heightening the risk-taking and revenue-driven spirit that is so critical for all organizations to win in today's hyper-competitive environment.

Register: http://www.E2detroit.com Blog: E2detroit.com/blog

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3. E-mailing/appointments with Liza

My mantra is "Inbox Zero," even if it doesn't seem like it. Please be assured that if you have sent me an e-mail, I am slowly but surely working my way to you. I try to answer e-mail in the order they are received, and I will get back to you. You may even see responses from the Honors Lead Peer Advisor, Craig Phelps, or Honors Alum, Rebecca Grace. I monitor both my AccessID e-mail and honors@wayne.edu, but honors@wayne.edu is reserved just for student questions. Please do not send your question to both e-mail addresses.

If you have a quick question or a question about Honors requirements, please stop by during my open hours on most Mondays between 9 - noon and 1 - 4. You may also e-mail me at honors@wayne.edu.

As for scheduling an appointment, here is a recap from last week:
a) If you are in HON 1000, be sure to bring your Cultural Passport with you to 2100 UGL to schedule your appointment. I have a very limited number of appointments for exactly 336 students, so please be sure to keep your appointed time or you may not be able to reschedule until after all of the other students have scheduled their appointment. Please remember that the assignment states you should meet with me prior to Thursday, December 4. My October schedule is already almost completely booked - schedule your appointment now!

b) For everyone else:
For Business, Education, and Engineering majors or for questions specific to your major, please visit your department advisor.

As I mentioned in the last Honors Digest, we have partnered with three University Advising Center (UAC) advisors to assist you with the University General Education requirements when I am not available. They can also set up the Declaration of Major and Degree Audit paperwork. If you declare your major and need a signature from me for University Honors, stop by my office during my open hours or ask one of the peer advisors to obtain my signature for you.

Appointments may be scheduled with Ms. Bernas, Mr. Douglas or Ms. Gurney through the Honors office - stop by 2100 UGL to set up the appointment or be sure to stop by prior to your appointment if you set it up by phone. You will be given an appointment card with the name of your UAC advisor and the time and date of your appointment. Please bring a copy of your Pipeline transcript and a folder with our previous meetings notes, just in case.

I will be available for general advising appointments during the winter and spring/summer semesters. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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4. Winter 2009 registration
It's right around the corner: the Winter 2009 Schedule of Classes will be available at www.classschedule.wayne.edu on October 6. Honors pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October 29 at 9:00 am. You must be in good standing (3.30 cumulative GPA) or be on Honors probation (one fall or winter term after dropping below 3.30) to be eligible to register early. More information will be available as we get closer to the end of October.

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As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
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Irvin D. Reid Honors College
Wayne State University
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
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