More
FAQ's
-How
I do know what class(es) to take?
-Are there
any pre-requisites for the Biosecurity classes?
-Can
the pre-requisites for a course ever be overridden?
-Does
the University have a toll free phone number?
-What
is WebCT?
-Can
I take a semester off and still be in the program?
-Where
is the list of classes offered by the Institute for Biosecurity?
-Where
is the list of graduate classes offered by
SLU?
-Does
SLU offer financial aid?
-What
types of financial aid does SLU offer?
-Are
there any fellowships or scholarships available
for MS in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness
students?
-How do
I reach Financial Aid?
-Can I transfer
in credits from another University?
-Where
I can find information that is specific to international
students?
-Where
can I get other information on SLU’s Graduate
Program and online services?
-How
do I register for class?
-What
is a CRN and where do I find them?
-What are the steps for graduating from the
program?
How I do know what class(es) to take?
Follow the Advisement Form given to you by your Advisor
or download one here.
Be sure you are using the correct form for the semester
in which you began the program. This information is listed
on the bottom right-hand corner of the form.
Are there any pre-requisites for the Biosecurity
classes?
Some classes do have pre-requisites. Pre-requisites are listed
in the graduate school catalog and on the Institute for Biosecurity’s
website http://bioterrorism.slu.edu/MS_ProgramLaunch/LaunchMS_program.htm.
Can the pre-requisites for a course ever be overridden?
In
some cases, the instructor for a course can override
the need for pre-requisites. This is done on a case-by-case
basis.
Back
to top
Does the University have a toll free phone number?
The toll free number for SLU is 1 (800) 758-3678. You must
ask for the extension or person with whom you wish to speak.
When you call the toll free number, a general SLU operator
will answer and students can be forwarded/transferred to
any department or faculty/staff listed in the SLU directory.
Therefore, you could be transferred to the Bursar’s
Office, Financial Aid, library, etc.
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is an online program that students use to access information,
posted by their professors, for their classes. Some highlights
of Blackboard that can be used by your professors are:
- Class
syllabus
- Class
Assignments
- Online
class discussions
- Class
Calendar
- Email
- And
much more
Back
to top
Can I take a semester off and still be in the
program?
After being admitted to a SLU graduate program, students
must maintain continuous enrollment in order to hold their
place in their degree or certificate program. If you do not
maintain continuous enrollment, you will be dropped from
the SLU system and need to reapply and be re-admitted. Students
may take up to two semesters off without losing their position
in the MS or Graduate certificate in Biosecurity & Disaster
Preparedness program, but they must enroll in a zero (0)
credit hour course for the semesters in which they are not
enrolled in a credit-hour courses. The zero (0) credit hour
course acts as a placeholder for your position in the program.
Students may enroll in the zero (0) credit hour course in
either the fall or spring semester. Students may take off
the summer semester without enrolling in the zero (0) credit
hour course because the summer semester does not count in
the continuous enrollment policy. If you choose to skip a
semester, you must inform your Advisor and register for zero
(0) credit hours to remain in the program.
Where is the list of classes offered by the Institute
for Biosecurity?
A list of core and elective courses offered by the Institute
for Biosecurity is available online at: http://bioterrorism.slu.edu/DegreeProg07/IBS07CourseListing.html Courses
are also listed in the SLU School of Public Health’s
Catalog, available at: http://publichealth.slu.edu/
Where is the list of graduate classes offered
by SLU?
A list of all graduate courses offered by SLU is available
in the Graduate Catalog through the SLU Graduate School.
SLU Graduate Catalogs are free if you pick them up in the
Graduate School Office. There is a $1.50 charge to have one
mailed to you. Please make a check payable to Saint Louis
University with your request in writing to the Graduate School
Admissions Office. To obtain a copy of the Graduate Catalog,
contact the SLU Graduate School at: (314) 977-2240 or toll
free (800) 758-3678 (ask for the Graduate School). You may
also access the catalog online at the Graduate School’s
website: http://www.slu.edu/graduate/catalog.html
Back
to top
Does SLU offer financial aid?
Yes. SLU offers a variety of types of financial aid for graduate
students, such as grants, loans, and work programs. Information
on SLU’s financial aid programs is available at: http://www.slu.edu/services/fin_aid/aid_sources.php?stype=grad
What types of financial aid does SLU offer?
SLU offers a variety of types of financial aid for graduate
students, such as grants, loans, and work programs. Information
on SLU’s financial aid programs is available at: http://www.slu.edu/services/fin_aid/aid_sources.php?stype=grad
Back
to top
Are there any fellowships or scholarships available
for MS in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness students?
At this time, there are no fellowships or scholarships specifically
available for MS in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness
students. MS students are eligible for other type of financial
aid for graduate students, such as grants, loans, and work
programs. Information on SLU’s financial aid programs
is available at: http://www.slu.edu/services/fin_aid/aid_sources.php?stype=grad
How do I reach Financial Aid?
The offices of Financial Aid and the University Registrar
are open Monday through Friday throughout the semester. Their
websites are as follows: http://www.slu.edu/services/fin_aid/aid_start.php and http://www.slu.edu/services/registrar/.
You may also call them toll free at 800- 758-3678 (ask for
extension 9840 for Financial Aid or 2269 for the University
Registrar). Please be prepared for long wait times if you
are calling the Financial Aid Office near the beginning of
a semester. You may also email the Financial Aid Office at sfp@slu.edu.
Back
to top
Can I transfer in credits from another University?
According to Saint Louis University Graduate School policy,
students may petition to have graduate-level course credits
transferred in, but only after the student has completed
one semester (or 6 credits) at SLU and with the approval
of the program’s Director, Dr Greg Evans. Students
may transfer in up to 6 credits (2 classes), but there are
restrictions.
If
you wish to apply for the transfer of graduate credits,
a copy of the syllabus or other course materials that
describe the content provided in the course you wish
to have transferred in should be sent (by email, mail,
or fax) to the Associate Director of Curricular Affairs,
Terri Rebmann. Dr Evans and Dr Rebmann will look over
the materials and decide if it is comparable to one of
the program’s courses or if it could be used as
one of your electives. If Drs Evans and Rebmann approve
the content, the student then petitions to have the credits
transferred in at the end of the semester when the student
has successfully completed 6 credits at SLU. The full
SLU graduate school policy on transferring credits and
the petition form can be found at the SLU Graduate School
website: http://www.slu.edu/graduate/students.html (click
on “Forms and Petitions”).
Where I can find information that is specific
to international students?
SLU has an International Center to assist all students from
other countries. The International Center provides a number
of services, programs, activities and workshops for international
students and scholars who attend Saint Louis University.
We aspire to bridge the gap between your home country and
the United States by being your initial contact and remaining
a point of reference while you study and work at the University.
The website for the International Center is located at: http://www.slu.edu/centers/international/
Back
to top
Where can I get other information on SLU’s
Graduate Program and online services?
The Saint Louis University Graduate School has developed
a webpage (S.M.A.R.T. Start) that describes a few of the
technology tools available to you: http://smartstart.slu.edu/ This
website is a good place to start when you are getting to
know SLU. Much information on SLU is available at the SLU
website: http://www.slu.edu/ You
can also contact your Advisor, Terri Rebmann, for any questions
that you have. Terri can be reached at (314) 977-8260 or
toll-free (800) 758-3678 (ask for extension 8260) or by email
at rebmannt@slu.edu.
Student Self-Service Course Registration
in Banner:
1) Go
to the Banner website:
https://fsselfserv.slu.edu/pls/prod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage or
search using the word “Banner” on the main
SLU webpage: http://www.slu.edu
2) Click on “Enter Secure Area”
3) Login. Your student ID (the nine
digit number assigned by SLU when you were accepted into
the program—formerly called the Banner ID) is used
for the user ID. Next, enter your pin. Click “login”.
If you do not know your pin, please contact the SLU helpdesk
at (314) 977-4000 [Toll free 1 (800) 758-3678 Extension
4000] or email: helpdesk@slu.edu.
Banner pin numbers start as the students’ 6 digit birthday
(dd/mm/yy)
and you are prompted to change it the first time you enter
the Banner system.
4) Click on the “Student and Financial
Aid” link
5) Click on the “Registration” link
6) Click on “Add or Drop Classes” link
7) Use the drop down menu to select the
term. [Example: Spring 2006 is listed as Spring 2005-2006]
Click “submit”.
8) Scroll down to the “Add Classes
Worksheet” section of the page. Enter the CRN of the
course(s) in which you wish to enroll for the semester. Course
CRNs are listed in the SLU School of Public Health course
catalog each semester. Click “Submit Changes”.
You
should receive a note on screen that indicates that you
are enrolled in the course(s). If you receive an error
message, please let me know. Sometimes there are holds
on student accounts related to various University requirements.
If the screen does not list what the hold is for, you can
click on “View Holds” at the bottom of the Banner
screen to find out where the hold originated (student health,
Graduate School, Library, etc). If you email me regarding
a hold on your account, please include the content of the
error message you received; some holds I can override in
the computer and some I can’t.
Note: You may look up a course CRN by searching the “Subject” field.
If you need/want to search for a course to take, please note
that all Biosecurity courses are listed under “Environmental/Organ
Hlth” in the Banner system.
Back
to top
What is a CRN and where do I find them?
CRN stands for “Course Registration Number”.
It is the number assigned to each course for registration purposes.
It is not the same as the course number. Course numbers are
preceded by the department abbreviations, such as EOH for classes
offered by the division of Environmental and Organizational
Health. All Biosecurity courses are offered through the
department of Environmental and Organizational Health in the
School of Public Health. You may look up a course CRN by searching
the “Subject” field within Banner. CRNs are also
listed in the graduate catalog that is available online at
the School of Public Health website: http://publichealth.slu.edu/
What are the steps for graduating from
the program?
There are a number of forms and steps that must be completed
in order for students to graduate from the MS or MPH in Biosecurity
and Disaster Preparedness. All forms and instructions are available
at the SLU Graduate School website: http://www.slu.edu/graduate/index.html or
(more specifically) http://www.slu.edu/graduate/students_candidacy.html
The instructions for advancing to
Candidacy in the MS and MPH in Biosecurity and Disaster
Preparedness programs are found under the following heading: “Nonresearch Steps
for degree conferral for Master's students not completing
a thesis” on the following website: http://www.slu.edu/graduate/students_candidacy.html.
The forms for Candidacy and graduation
are listed under the following heading: “Candidacy and Graduation Forms” on
the following website: http://www.slu.edu/graduate/students_candidacy.html.
The steps and instructions are not provided here because
they often change from semester to semester.
Any questions regarding the graduation process should be directed
to the SLU Graduate School: (314) 977-2243.
Back
to top |
