Here are some frequently asked questions that you might have while navigating through the process to become a student at Brescia University!
Who should I call if I need assistance or need to talk with someone?
How do I register for a course?
What is the cost of my online course?
Where do I get information about scholarships and financial aid?
Who do I contact about questions relating to payments or invoices?
Where do I get information about my books for the course?
How do I get an email account and password for the online course(s)?
How do I drop or withdraw from an online course?
As a BUonline student, will I have face-to-face meetings with my professor?
How many sessions will I have in my course?
What if I miss a live chat or assignment due date?
How will I take tests? Are they open book or on campus?
How many tests will accompany my course?
As a BUonline student, will I have meetings involving all the students in my class?
As a BUonline student, will I need to be self-directed in order to succeed in online learning?
As a BUonline student, how do I get help if I cannot access my online course?
Tips for Being a Successful BUonline Learner
I am not a resident of the State of Kentucky. Is there additional information I need to be aware of?
As a BUonline student, can I use an iPad to participate in online class at Brescia University?
Does Brescia University accept CLEP, AP and Dantes exams?
Does Brescia University offer internship opportunities for students?
1. Who should I call if I need assistance or need to talk with someone?
For Questions about Brescia University, please email [email protected] or call 270-685-3131.
2. How do I register for a course?
Once you have applied and been accepted to Brescia University you are ready to register. Please contact [email protected] and someone will promptly assist you in the registration process.
3. What is the cost of my online course?
Tuition rates for on campus courses can be found HERE.
Tuition rates for BUonline can be found HERE.
4. Where do I get information about scholarships and financial aid?
For more information about financial aid click here or contact our Financial Aid office by phone at 270-686-4253 or by email: [email protected].
For information about academic scholarship eligibility for on-ground students, contact Christy Rohner at 270-686-4241 or email [email protected].
5. Who do I contact about questions relating to payments or invoices?
Contact our Cashier’s Office by phone 270-686-4238 or by email: [email protected]
For more information on payment dates, please visit: Student Accounts
For more information on payment plans, please go to: Payment Plans
For more information on paying for your courses online, please visit: Payment Information
Or you can contact the Cashier’s Office at 270-686-4238 or [email protected].
7. As a BUonline student, what are the minimum hardware/software requirements for success in an online course?
System Requirements for Moodle: http://kb.learninghouse.com/system-requirements-for-moodle/
System Requirements for Adobe Connect: http://kb.learninghouse.com/system-requirements-for-adobe-connect/
8. Where do I get information about my books for the course?
Brescia University has partnered with MBS Online Bookstore so you can order all of your books online for the best value. You can go to MBS Brescia Bookstore by clicking here.
If you are receiving Financial Aid to pay for your books, you will need to contact the cashier’s office at [email protected] or by phone at: 270-686-4238.
If you have any questions about the process or you cannot find the book you need, please contact the Brescia University Bookstore at: 270-686-4255.
9. How do I get an email account and password for the online course(s)?
A Brescia email address must be used for all online classes. This address is automatically set up for all students as soon as they have registered for their class(es). Students are notified by mail or email once the account is established with login, password, and instructions for accessing the Brescia email account. Seven days before the online class begins, students will be emailed information about accessing their online class including a username, password, and access information.
10. How do I drop or withdraw from an online course?
Situations arise when students need to drop or withdraw from a course during their educational experience.
Drop: Is when a student is removed from the course before it begins and the course does NOT show on the student’s transcript.
Withdraw: Is when a student is removed from the course after it begins and the course DOES show on the student’s transcript with a W for the grade.
In the event that you wish to DROP a course, you may do so by contacting your advisor BY THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MODULE. You MUST send your request in writing by email to your advisor for your request to be granted.
If you need to WITHDRAW from a course, you may do so by contact your advisor by THE WITHDRAW DEADLINE POSTED ON THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR. You MUST send your request through your Brescia University email to your advisor.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THERE ARE FINANCIAL FEES THAT ACCOMPANY WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE. To find out the cost of withdrawing from a course, please contact the cashier’s office at [email protected].
Dropping or withdrawing from a class will affect your financial aid. It’s imperative that you contact THE FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT as soon as possible if you want to drop or withdraw from a course. You can reach them at: [email protected].
*Brescia on-ground students should contact the University Registrar at [email protected] in order to drop or withdraw from a course.
11. As a BUonline student, will I have face-to-face meetings with my professor?
Online courses at Brescia University have opportunities for weekly chat sessions. Attendance to the weekly chat sessions are strongly encouraged but not required.
12. How many sessions will I have in my course?
It depends on the course in which you are enrolled.
13. What if I miss a live chat or assignment due date?
Please contact your instructor as soon as possible and review the syllabus for alternative assignments to the live chat.
14. How will I take tests? Are they open book or on campus?
On campus students: For on-ground students, the format of the test will be decided by the instructor.
Online Students: Quizzes and tests are timed. They are automatically submitted when the allotted time has expired. The tests will be administered online through the Moodle classroom and instructors will determine the format.
15. How many tests will accompany my course?
The number of quizzes and tests varies considerably from course to course. Thus, the number and type of student assessments depend on the course in which you are enrolled.
16. As a BUonline student, will I have meetings involving all the students in my class?
Contacts will occur through the chat room and discussion board within the course.
17. As a BUonline student, if I submit my assignment on Monday, when will I get a response from my professor?
Approximately 48 hours.
18. As a BUonline student, will I need to be self-directed in order to succeed in online learning?
Yes.
19. As a BUonline student, how do I get help if I cannot access my online course?
Contact the Learning House 24/7 Help Center by dialing 1-800-985-9781. Technical assistance is also available through live chat, email support, and password assistance by clicking on the help center icon found at http://bu.learninghouse.com
20. Tips for Being a Successful Online Learner
• Log on to your course every single day,
Or a minimum of 3-5 days a week. Once you get into the online system, you will be eager to see who has commented on your postings and read the feedback of your instructor and peers. You will also be curious to see who has posted something new that you can comment on. If you let too many days go by without logging on to your course discussion group, you will get behind and find it very difficult to catch up.
• Be polite and respectful.
Just because you are anonymous, doesn’t mean you should let yourself go. Remember, you are dealing with real people on the other end. Being polite and respectful is not only common sense, it is absolutely obligatory for a productive and supportive online environment. In a positive online environment, you will feel valued by your instructor, valued by your classmates, and your own work will have greater value as well.
• Be able to communicate through writing.
In the virtual classroom, nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that learners feel comfortable in expressing themselves in writing. Be sure to use the spell check before posting responses.
• Be willing to “speak up” if problems arise.
Many of the non-verbal communication mechanisms that instructors use in determining whether learners are having problems (confusion, frustration, boredom, absence, etc.) are not possible in the online paradigm. If a learner is experiencing difficulty on any level (either with the technology or with the course content), s/he must communicate this immediately. Otherwise the instructor will never know what is wrong.
• Be able to meet the minimum requirements for the program.
The requirements for online are no less than that of any other quality educational program. The successful learner will view online as a convenient way to receive their education, not an easier way.
• Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process.
The learning process requires the learner to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. Assimilating information and executing the right decisions requires critical thought.
• Have access to a computer and connections to the WEB.
For most people the communication medium is a computer, phone line, and modem; the learner must have access to the necessary hardware and software as described above.
• Be able to think ideas through before responding.
Meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential part of the learning process. Time is given in the process to allow for the careful consideration of responses. The testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged; you will not always be right, just be prepared to accept a challenge.
• Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process.
Introverts as well as extroverts find that online learning requires them to utilize their experiences. This forum for communication eliminates the visual barriers that hinder some individuals in expressing themselves. In addition, the learner is given time to reflect on the information before responding.
• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
With the freedom and flexibility of the online environment comes responsibility. The online process takes commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the process.
21. I am not a resident of the State of Kentucky. Is there additional information I need to be aware of?
• Brescia University’s tuition rate is the same for all students, whether in-state or out-of state.
• In addition to the established “Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct” including Grievance procedures, Brescia University is also subject to investigation of complaints by the Office of Attorney General of the MD Higher Education and Commission for students from the State of Maryland and the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission for students from the State of Georgia.
22. As a BUonline student, can I use an iPad to participate in online class at Brescia University?
Yes, it is possible to use an iPad to participate in online courses. Several students and instructors use their iPads to work on assignments and access the course. Students can access the site through the iPad web browser Safari, but we recommend Firefox. In addition, an iPad app is available for free in the App Store. It is called Moodle Mobile.
23. Does Brescia University accept CLEP, AP and Dantes exams?
Yes, Brescia University does accept CLEP, AP and Dantes exams for transfer credit. For more information click here.
24. Does Brescia University offer internship opportunities for students?
Some degrees at Brescia University (Education, Communication Disorders, Social Work and Theology) require field practicums. Brescia University also a Career Services Office, with internship exploration and placement among their offered services. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Gramelspacher, Director of Career Services, at 270-686-4268 or [email protected].