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Is financial aid available?
Yes. Apply at least 5 weeks prior to the beginning of
the session in which you wish to receive financial aid.
You must be degree-seeking to be eligible for financial aid.
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What skills and equipment do I need to participate in the online program?
Minimum System Requirements For The Online Education Program:*
Computer -
- Lowest Acceptable system: Intel 586/33 (Pentium) with Windows 95
16 MHZ RAM
256 Colors
.5 G
28.8 Baud Modem
- Preferred: Pentium III or above with Windows 98, 2000, NT or Me
32+ RAM
16 Million colors
20 G
56 K/DSL modem
Macintosh 7.1 operating system or higher, 16 MB of RAM (higher preferred) 50 MB of
free hard drive space
Disk drive - one 3.5"
Internet and World Wide Web access through an Internet Service Provider
- Suggested: Earthlink (special pricing for NSU students
A browser that supports frames, tables and java script (Netscape 4.75 [Note: Do not use Netscape 6.0] or Internet Explorer 5.5)
*The Program is not responsible for equipment, software, or ISP services.
Skills Required
Participation in the NGTE Program requires basic computer skills that include:
- ability to send and receive email
- ability to establish an Internet connection using a browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and basic understanding of Internet navigation
- ability to upload/download and attach files
- word processing skills
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How long does it take to complete the program?
On average, students complete their degree in less than
one year (3 terms, each with two consecutive 6-week sessions, two courses taken per session).
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How many credits are required to complete the degree?
Most degree majors require a minimum of 36
semester hours.
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How many credits can be transferred into the program?
Six semester hours of graduate credit from a regionally
accredited college or university may be transferred. The
credits must be less than 5 years old with a grade of
B or better. Some majors may require matching courses
for transfer.
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When do classes meet?
Students begin online course work on the start date
of the term, logging on to the course management
system and entering their course area to access lectures,
information, assignments, and activities posted by their
professor. Each week, additional assignments and
activities are completed as assigned.
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Is the GRE required?
The GRE is required only for students who do not have
a 2.5 GPA in their undergraduate degree. Admission information
is included on the Admission form.
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What if I only plan to take one course?
Individual courses are not possible. Students must be enrolled in an established program of study.
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When can I register?
Registration ends 2 weeks before the term/session
start date. On our main Web page, click on "Programs" for current information.
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When is the last day to drop/add courses?
You may drop/add a course before the start date of the
term/session by e-mail or by phoning the program office.
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Do I have to formally apply to the program?
Yes. All students must submit a graduate admission
application, which is accessible at http://www.nova.edu/ngeonline. Click on
“Services.” Then click on "Forms." There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. |
