Orientation

	Flex Students What’s next for Flex Express students after registration? Students must attend all classes. Please carefully review the class meeting dates and times.
	GIL Students What’s next for GIL students after registration? On the first day of classes, pick up your syllabus in the Center for Distance Learning room E125.
	IT Students What’s next for IT students after registration? Call John Chavez 602-787-7222 for more information.
	OE Online Students What’s next for OE Online students after registration? One week before or anytime after the official start date: Complete online briefing at http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/online. Email your instructor, we MUST have your email address before you can begin the course.
	Online Students What’s next for Online students after registration? One week before or anytime after the official start date: Complete online briefing at http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/online Email your instructor, we MUST have your email address before you can begin the course.

Are you in the correct section?
Some distance learning courses may be taken in either a graded (A,B,C,...) section or in a P/Z (credit/no credit) section.

For example:

Subject Code	Grade	P/Z
BPC101AA	3110	8110

In a P/Z section students will receive either a grade of "P" or "Z""

"P" means Pass -- Credit equal to a grade of "C" or better.

"Z" means No Credit earned

"P"" and "Z" grades will appear on your transcript but are not calculated in your grade point average at PVCC.

Start Date-
What is your Start Date?
The first day of the semester, or The Monday AFTER you register once the semester has begun.

Online students confirm your Start Date with your instructor(s).
(Many online classes begin the first day of the semester.)

Why is your Start Date so important?
The Start Date tells you when to begin your class.
The Start Date will be the basis for any refunds should you withdraw from the class.

* If you DO NOT begin your class by the Start Date, you may be withdrawn by the instructor.

	Grades If you complete your course work before the official End Date your final grade may be assigned. Contact your instructor to see if this is an option for your class. Final grades are generally posted two weeks after the end of the semester.
	Testing If you are a GIL or Flex Express student, you may have to take your exams in the Assessment/Testing Center located in KSC 226. OE Online and Online students do all their testing online. Testing for IT students is left up to the discretion of the instructor.
	Withdrawal & Refund Procedures How do I withdraw should the need arise? In-Person: Process an “Enrollment/Schedule Adjustment Form” in the Admissions & Records office. Phone: Admissions & Records office (602) 787-7000 Email: Your Instructor and ask them to withdraw you.
	Refunds Refer to the refund policy as stated in the current PVCC class schedule. Refunds are based upon: The official Start Date AND The date the withdrawal is received in the Admissions & Records office.
	Student ID Many campus resources require a student ID card. You can obtain a PVCC student ID card from our College Safety office. (Kranitz Student Center) Visit the College Safety Website for more information.
	Resources Learning Support Center- E-180, (602)787-7180 Library- E102, (602) 787-7200 Computer Commons- E137, (602) 787-6760 (All located in Learning Resources Building E)