FIVE STEPS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS
What is expected of you
Find out everything
While other universities require a three to five day trip to campus for orientation, all you have to do is access the Internet. Once enrolled you should immediately begin our OR100- ETU Compass orientation course this course covers:
. ETU policies and procedures.
. Online academic and student services.
. How to establish a regular study schedule leading to graduation , and .
. Conducting research, critical thinking skills and writing for success .
Make a plan
When setting your study schedule, consider all your other obligations and plan accordingly. You may have to sacrifice from time to time to make time to study, but your commitment will make a difference in your success.
Buy your books
When you enrol, you will buy the textbooks and teaching materials for your first courses from our educational partner. You can order new or used books and benefit from their exceptional buy-back plan at the end of the course.
Get Started
. LOG-IN - Check out the online lab for your course.
. SIGN UP - Register for the course e-mail list your instructors use this method to demonstrate examples and spur discussion.
. CHECK IT OUT- Review the Study Guide, it is the course roadmap developed by your instructor.
Study
Read and study the Study Guide, the textbook and complete the online tutorial assignments.
- CHAT-Attend real-time chat with your instructors or check it out later. All chats are archive in the online lab for that course.
- TEST-YOURSELF-Take a self-test and find out what you know.
- TURN IT-IN- Once YOU are comfortable and confident with the material; proceed with the graded assignment, progress test, or final exam.
The Ultimate Reward-Obtaining Your Degree
Congratulations! You have completed all academic requirements and fulfilled your financial obligations. You will receive your ETU letter and a copy of your ETU transcript. ETU will celebrate your graduation on its web site. Transcripts will list all courses completed at ETU, credit awarded for life and work experience, and transfer credits accepted; will state your final grade point average; and will certify that you have obtained your degree.