Continuous Enrollment Policy – Section 7.a.
Review the WSU Graduate School’s continuous enrollment policy. If for some reason you do not take courses for a semester and are not approved for official leave of absence, you will be required to file for re-enrollment through the WSU Graduate School which carries a $25 fee. The re-enrollment form is to be completed if a student did not register for one or two consecutive semesters and no documentation of graduate leave was submitted to the Graduate School prior to the student’s absence. Reenrollment also requires departmental approval and is not guaranteed.
A degree-seeking graduate student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment, does not obtain approved graduate leave or internship leave, and who is absent for three or more consecutive semesters (excluding the summer) is required to reapply and pay a nonrefundable application fee to the Graduate School if he/she wishes to be considered for readmission to a program. Readmission is not guaranteed.
Graduate Student Leave – Section 7.b.
There are various reasons for requesting leave, including for medical, financial, employment, family and service obligations. Official leave documentation is required by the Graduate School. Graduate leave should be approved prior to the first day of instruction for the term you wish to have leave. Please work with the MSAG academic coordinator.
- Graduate Leave Status: For students who must be away from their studies for one or more semesters for personal, family, job, military, or Peace Corps service, or other compelling reasons.
- Internship: For students who are taking an internship and will not be enrolled in classes simultaneously for one to two semesters.
- Emergency Family/Medical Leave: For students who must leave school for one or more semesters due to a medical or family emergency that is defined under the Family Medical Leave Act.
- Short-term Parental Leave: For graduate students who are expecting a child (birth or adoption) and would like to take a semester off.
If you wish to take graduate leave you need to file an Application for Graduate Leave form, obtain a signature of approval from the advisor, and route it through the MSAG academic coordinator. The MSAG academic coordinator will present it to the MSAG Director for approval/signature and then submit it to the WSU Graduate School.
Approved MSAG courses – Section 7.c.
Many courses are delivered via web-based learning formats. Delivery is flexible so in most cases students can take courses while maintaining family and work responsibilities. Students also have the option to take courses on the WSU campus. The most current list of MSAG approved courses can be found on the MSAG website. Most students in the MSAG program complete one or two courses per semester and complete the program in three to six years (6 – 12 semesters).
Students must consult with their advisor each semester prior to registering for courses and are required to follow the courses outlined on their Program of Study form. If you are going to take a course other than what was planned on your program of study, you must first submit a “Change of Program” form (see Section 6c of this handbook).
Registering for Classes – Section 7.d.
Students register for courses using the online myWSU system (the myWSU link is found on the upper right corner of any WSU website near the Search bar). To register on myWSU:
1. Log in to myWSU using your network ID and password
2. Click “Main Menu” on the upper left of your screen
3. Choose “Student”
4. From the student menu choose “Register and Plan”
5. Choose “Registration”
If you need additional assistance with the registration, contact the IT Help Desk at 509-335-HELP (4357) or helpdesk@wsu.edu.
Registering for University of Idaho Cooperative Courses – Section 7.e.
WSU and the University of Idaho (UI), both land-grant institutions closely located (8 miles apart) on the WA/ID border, have a rich history in cooperative education. The WSU/UI cooperative course agreement allows students at either institution to enroll in designated courses at the other institution. Instructions for enrolling in UI coursework is available on the MSAG website.
Course Delivery and Technology Requirements – Section 7.f.
Online courses are offered in an asynchronous format using an online course content management system called Blackboard. Most courses will require you to interact in a variety of ways within Blackboard, from reading slides to watching videos, participating in discussion boards with other students in the class, or engaging in interactive activities online (such as a map quiz). Blackboard also has space where you can view your grade in the course or leave a message for your instructor.
Specific requirements and deadlines vary by course. Consult the syllabus and instructor for details. While there generally is not a regular meeting time in online courses, similar to a classroom-based course, you will have assignments with due dates throughout the semester. You will be able to complete much of the content on your own time, but all course content must be completed by the due dates listed in the syllabus and the end of the semester in which you registered for the course.
Engineering Management (E_M) courses are online, but lectures are delivered synchronous generally at 5:15pm Pacific Standard Time. Inasmuch as there are also recordings available, there are no exceptions to deadlines, online discussions, team projects, homework, or whatever else the instructor requires. Any student who this presents a challenge for should contact the instructor in advance of enrolling for the course
In order to ensure that you have the correct computer and internet technology set-up to be able to participate fully in online courses, please visit WSU Online Technology Requirements.
Tuition and Fees – Section 7.g.
Tuition charges are dependent on your campus classification. WSU does not send paper billing statements. Students must use myWSU to check their account balance.
- Online campus students (D6500) are charged Online campus tuition according to the published schedules. The tuition rate is the same for both resident and non-residents.
- Pullman campus students (P6500) are charged Pullman campus tuition according to the published schedules. Pullman tuition has separate rates for residents and non-residents. Check your admission certificate for your resident or non-resident classification assignment. Pullman campus students are subject to mandatory fees (Student Recreation Center, Health and Wellness Center, Pullman Transit, and Compton Union Building) fees; students not request waiver of these fees by contacting the MSAG academic coordinator.
Engineering Technology and Management (ETM) courses (E_M) are self-sustaining courses managed by the College of Engineering and Architecture and therefore their price per credit is higher than regular tuition credit, however MSAG has negotiated a reduced rate for E_M tuition ($866/credit). A limited number of students may qualify for tuition adjustments based on financial need. For more information, contact Patti Elshafei, ETM Program Coordinator, at pelshafei@wsu.edu or 509-335-0125.
Students who have chosen the Food Science and Management option will take several online courses through the University of Idaho (UI) to meet core requirements (because WSU/UI has a bi-state School of Food Science). Students will pay tuition through WSU, except for an additional $35/credit fee to the UI for online courses.
Funding – Seciton 7.h
Students must provide their own funding for the program. Neither online or campus students will be offered assistantships for this program.
Financial aid – Section 7.i.
Students earning a degree through the Global Campus are eligible for the same financial assistance as that received by other WSU students. More information is available on the Global Campus website. Note: International students are NOT eligible for financial aid through WSU, and international students residing in the United States who have a visa status of F1, F2, J1, J2, or B2 may be limited in the number of credits in which they can enroll through WSU Online. Contact the International Programs office for more information, or 509-335-2541.
Veterans – Section 7.j.
Questions about veterans benefits may be directed to WSU’s Office of Veteran’s Affairs at 509-335-1234 or veterans@wsu.edu.
Your Student Account – Section 7.k.
WSU does not send paper billing statements. Students should check the Finances section in myWSU to find out what you owe. Select this link to learn how to pay tuition.
Residency for Pullman Campus Students – Section 7.l.
Check your admission certificate for your resident or non-resident classification assignment. Because tuition is considerably less expensive for Washington residents than for non-residents, Pullman campus students may be interested in establishing Washington residency. Detailed information about this process is available through the Office of the Registrar’s website. Students should review this detailed information as soon as possible after acceptance to a graduate program at WSU; much of the required documentation must be in place for a full year at the time of application. The deadline (30th day of the term) for residency applications for a given term is noted on the WSU Academic Calendar.