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Once you are enrolled in a class, search Canvas for the syllabus and modules. Get to know your class schedule for the semester and know when deadlines are coming.
Not everyone has adevoted place to study, butit is essential you createaspacethat allows youto concentrate.Whether it’s a lap desk, a kitchen table, or a comfy chair in your room, focus on creating an environment where you feel comfortable to study and succeed and maintain that space throughout the semester.
A lot of سԹ students have jobs, internships, and families that requiretheir timeeach week. Creating a schedule and holding yourself accountable to spend allocated time on courseworkwillhelp learning remain a priority.
سԹ offersa variety of student services such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, and advising, so utilize these offices and ask for assistance with any personal problems.
Do youlearn betterrewritingyour notes multiple times or reading passages from your textbook? Knowing your learning style and using effective methods of studying related to yourstudystyle is the best way to learn.
If you find that you’re dealing withbarriers to your learning, contact your professors as soon as possible to let them know the situation. Maintain good communications even when you’re not experiencing problems.
The more you get to know your professor, the better relationship you’ll have. Use this time to talk through specific questionsrelated to the course.
The discussion boardis the best place for you to interact with yourclassmates, so take the time topostthoughtfulresponses,questions,or comments.You will have the most success if you participatein the online discussions regularly.
Email/Canvas:Check your email and Canvas at least once a day. When you checkyouremails,reply the best you can– even with a “I will get back to you at X time”if you aretoo busy to respond in the moment. Email your professor if you have a question.
Teams:Look through any Teams general posts youmight havemissedandreply to any@ or direct messages.Decide when it’s relevant to reply with a reaction vs a writtenreply.Setup a time to talkif it takes more than 3-4 messages to convey your point.
Major, Minor, Certificate Declaration Form
To change a major/minor, catalog year, or certificate program. Students must complete this form with their advisor.
You can find the Declaration/Change of Majors, Minors, & Certificates Formhere.
Petition for Overload
The petition for overload is for any student that wants to take more than 18 credit hours during the Fall or Spring semesters, or more than 12 credit hours during the Summer semester. Please note that you may or may not have to obtain signatures from your major’s Department Chair and an Associate Dean within the Dean’s Office of CHAS, depending on your GPA, the number of hours you have completed at سԹ, and the number of credit hours you are requesting. All criteria are listed on the petition for overload form.The student is responsible for enrolling themselves if and when their petition has been approved.
You can find the Petition for Overload Exceptionform here.
Time Conflict
Time conflict forms are for students that wish to take a class that may briefly overlap with another. Signatures from the professor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean are required, but only for the course that time will be missed. This may be for both courses, or only one.The student is responsible for enrolling themselves if and when their time conflict has been approved.
You can find the Time Conflict Request Formhere.
Late Enrollment
Late enrollment forms are for students that have been attending class since the beginning of the semester, but for whatever reason were not registered before the census date. This may include students that accidentally unenrolled themselves, or other specific circumstances in which they were not officially enrolled. One additional piece of documentation is also required:the financial responsibility form (to be filled out by the student). The Dean’s Office will enroll the student in the missing course if and when it is approved.
You can find the Late Enrollment Form & Financial Responsibility Formhere.
The Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Department is here for you!
Have a question about any of the SLHS programs we offer? Click the button below to send us an email and member of the SLHS department will get back to you.
Email the SLHS DepartmentMetropolitan State University of Denver
Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Department
P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 34
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Central Classroom (CN) 120