Online Studies Office
Students can reach us 24 hours a day by leaving a message, e-mailing, or faxing.
Toll-free: (800) 637-0002
Fax: (401) 341-2931
E-mail: onlinestudies@salve.edu
FAQ's
Do you have a question that you haven't found the answer to on our site? This may be the place for you to find the answers to those questions. Here are the questions most frequently asked by prospective and current students. If you don't find your question here, please contact us. We will be happy to help you find an answer.
Questions for Prospective Students
What is the cost of tuition?
For the 2008-09 academic year graduate tuition is $380 per credit, $1140 per 3-credit course (subject to change). In addition there is a $40 registration fee per semester. Book prices vary depending on the course. For information on book prices go to the bookstore.
Do you accept transfer or military transfer credits?
For information on military transfer credits, please see our military section under Policies & Procedures. All other transfer credit will be determined upon receipt of official transcripts from corresponding universities.
What are admissions deadlines?
There is no deadline at the graduate level. However, if attendance is dependent on financial aid, the student must meet financial aid deadlines. The student must be accepted into the program before receiving financial aid. Please contact the financial aid department for more information.
What is the timeframe for acceptance?
Once the application is complete, the Program Director and the Dean must review the file for acceptance. This process takes 1-2 weeks.
Is a graduate entrance exam required?
The GRE, GMAT or Miller's Analogies Test is required, however the examination requirement may be waived for students whose portfolio indicates an ability to do graduate work. If you have had more than five years working experience in a related area, depending on your undergraduate GPA, you may be eligible for this waiver. Please discuss this possibility with the relevant Program Director.
How many letters of recommendation are required?
Two letters of recommendation are required at the masters level, one letter for a graduate certificate.
What do I have to include in my personal statement?
The personal statement should be a detailed statement that describes academic and professional experiences that will make a contribution to your pursuit of a graduate education at Salve Regina University. Included in this statement should be any unique aspects of your experiences that are relevant to your intended course of study.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Financial aid packets are available through the Financial Aid Office. Please contact Kathy Quint at (401) 341-2131
How long does it take to finish the degree?
Most masters degree programs are 12 courses, 36 credits. Completion would depend on how many courses a student can complete per year, but most students complete no more than 6 courses per year.
Whom do I contact for more information about the application process?
Contact Kelly Alverson at (401) 341-2153 or via e-mail at kelly.alverson@salve.edu.
What is the difference between applying and registering?
You need to submit an application to the University to become a matriculated student. You can register for an online course by providing proof of a Bachelor's degree. You may take up to three courses before your application is complete.
What is the difference between a self-paced and an interactive course?
Self-paced courses are usually available at anytime. The course work is arranged in learning units that you complete at your own pace. You have 4 months to complete all the course work.
Interactive courses have specific start and end dates and registration deadlines. You are grouped with other students with whom you will interact online. Courses last 8 to 16 weeks and have specific deadlines for course work to be turned in.
Questions for Current Students
What is the difference between a self-paced and an interactive course?
Self-paced courses are usually available at anytime. The course work is arranged in learning units that you complete at your own pace. You have 4 months to complete all the course work.
Interactive courses have specific start and end dates and registration deadlines. You are grouped with other students with whom you will interact online. Courses last 8 to 16 weeks and have specific deadlines for course work to be turned in.
How do I pay for my courses?
All courses must be paid for at registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard or personal checks.
How do I pay for a course using the military Tuition Assistance Program?
The TA form and payment for the difference between the Tuition Assistance payment and the Tuition charges must be included with your registration.
How will I know that I can start my course?
You will receive an e-mail notification that will include the start date of your course as well as your My WebCourses username and password. This notifications will be sent to your Salve e-mail address. Students in Online Studies courses (campus code 95) can expect this notification e-mail 2-3 business days before the scheduled start of the course. Online self-paced (campus code 90) students can expect the notification e-mail around the 1st or the 15th of the month following their registration.
How do I get a library number?
Students receive their library number in their course access notification e-mail. If you did not, contact Online Studies at (401) 341-2241 or onlinestudies@salve.edu.
How do I order my books?
Books can be ordered online from the bookstore. Be sure to request books for the correct section. Self-paced courses are listed as section 90; online interactive are listed as section 95. Books should be ordered on the same day that you register to ensure their arrival coincides with your receipt of access to the course.
Do I have to log on to my online interactive course at a certain time?
All of our online courses are delivered in an asynchronous mode, meaning that you can log on at any time that is convenient to your schedule. Online Studies courses do have specific start and end dates, and instructors set assignment due dates. Most instructors will set a required number of times to log in per week. It is recommended that you log in daily to keep up on the course discussion.
What options do I have if I can't finish a course on time?
If you cannot finish a self-paced course in the allotted four months, you have two options.
- You may request an Incomplete. Send an e-mail to onlinestudies@salve.edu requesting an incomplete before the end date of your course. Include the circumstances for the request. There is a course continuation fee of $150.00. If the request is approved, you will be issued a grade of "I." You will be given an additional 4 months from the original end date to complete the coursework. However, if you choose this option, you MUST complete the course by the new deadline or, by University policy, the "I" will automatically be changed to an "F" on your transcript. You lose the option to withdraw from a course once you request an incomplete.
- You may request to be Withdrawn from the course. If you choose not to request an incomplete, you can request a withdrawal from the course. This request must be e-mailed to onlinestudies@salve.edu before the end date of your course. Once the request has been received, a grade of "W" will be issued for the course.
How do I withdraw from a course?
You must send an e-mail to regexten@salve.edu with your name, course, and reason for withdrawing. See the policy on withdrawals for refund amounts.
What if I forget my My WebCourses password?
Contact us at (401) 341-2413 or annette.torrey@salve.edu for assistance.
Help! I can't log on to My WebCourses.
- Check your username. It must be in lowercase with no spaces. Did you remember the dot?
- Are you using the correct password? Your 9-digit student ID number is the default. If you have changed your password through the University's e-mail or MySalve system it will affect your login to My WebCourses, so you should use that password instead.
- Do a browser tuneup. Your browser must be configured correctly to work with My WebCourses.
- Contact our Technical Coordinator.
How do I print from My WebCourses?
My WebCourses is a frame-based application. To print, place your cursor over the material you want printed, then click your mouse button. Select Print from the File menu. Or right-click (ctrl+click on Mac) and select Print from the pop-up menu. If you do not click in the area to be printed you will only get a printout of the navigation bar.
