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St. Cloud State University

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Frequently Asked Questions

Continuing Studies Information

What is the Continuing Studies Address?
How do I get to SCSU/CCS?
What are the Continuing Studies office hours?
Where is parking available if I need to visit your office?
Who should I contact with questions?

SCSU Online & ITV Program Information

How do I register for an SCSU Online or ITV Course?
How do I receive the course code for the course I want to register for?
How do I know what section number my course is?
Where do I go to take my exams?
What happens if I cannot make it to the St. Cloud State University campus to take my exams?
Do I need to purchase books for my course?
How do I order my textbook(s) for my course?
How do I access my course information for the SCSU Online Courses?
What information needs to be on my assignments when I turn them in?
How do I turn my assignments in?
How do I access my tuition statement?
How do I access my grades for my assignments and exams?
How do I access my final grade for the course?

HuskyNet

What is HuskyNet?
Why HuskyNet?
Why is the HuskyNet account mandatory for SCSU Online courses?
Who do I contact if I need help with my HuskyNet account?
What happens if I do not know or forgot my student ID?

D2L

What is D2L?
How do I access D2L?
Who do I contact if I experience problems with D2L?

Continuing Studies Questions

What is the Continuing Studies Address?

Mailing Address:

Center for Continuing Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

Physical Address (no mail can be mailed to this address):

Shoemaker Hall
915 1st Avenue South, G 112
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4497

 

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How do I get to SCSU/CCS?

For campus map, click here

From the north:

  • Take 5 th avenue south to 9 th street.   
  • Turn left on 9 th street and go one block.  (9 th is a 2-way street east of 5 th Avenue.)
  • Make a right on 4 th Avenue and enter the South Pay Lot.
  • After using the pay machine, follow the path past the Child Care Center.  Shoemaker Hall is in front of you.
  • Enter the on the ground floor of the building that is on your right.    
  • Make a quick right into the G wing of Shoemaker.

From the south:

  • Take 5 th avenue north to 9 th Street.
  • Turn right on 9 th street.
  • Follow directions above.

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What are the Continuing Studies office hours?

Spring and Fall Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 PM - Monday through Friday
Summer Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 PM - Monday through Thursday

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Where is parking available if I need to visit your office?

The nearest public parking is the 9th Street/4th Avenue pay lot. Street parking is also available. For a campus map, click here.

 

 

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Who should I contact with questions?

To schedule exams:
Click here
Questions on assignment you turned in:
320-308-3181
To talk to someone regarding the BES degree:
320-308-3081 (Rita Darovic)
If you have questions regarding your online course:
scsu_online@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-3081

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SCSU Online & ITV Program Information

How do I register for an SCSU Online or ITVCourse?

Log on to the Continuing Studies website and click on Schedules and Registration on the right hand side of the screen. Our registration dates follow the same dates as the on-campus courses.

Online

Click on SCSU Online Course Schedule

ITV

Click on Interactive Television (ITV) Course Schedule

Click on Permission Required and fill out the Permission to Register form. 

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How do I receive the course code for the course I want to register for?

The course ID will be listed on the SCSU Online Course Schedule.  If the course requires special permission to register, you must click on Permission Required and complete the Permission to Register Form.   This form is available during the registration periods, the same dates as the on-campus courses.  Within 48 business hours after you submit the Permission to Register Form our office will respond with confirmation of your request.

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How do I know what section number my course is?

After you officially register using the St. Cloud State Online Registration system you will be given your section number. The system will list the course code, the course name and number, section number, and the course title. (Example: 222222 CJS 111 54 Crime/Justice in America)

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Where do I go to take my exams?

If you live near the SCSU campus you should come to our office to take your exams.   Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p. m.  Your exam must be scheduled by 11:59 pm the previous day.

If you do not schedule your exam in advance you will be turned away and will have to schedule to the take the exam another day.  The Testing Center opens at 8:00 a.m. and all exams must be completed by 4:30 p.m.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. 

The Testing Center in located in Shoemaker Hall, G112.  When you come to take the exams you will be required to show a picture ID, either your driver’s license or your student ID.  You will not be allowed to take anything with you when you take the exams.  All coats, purses, backpacks, and cell phones must be placed in a locker.

How do I schedule a proctor exam at SCSU ?

You will need your SCSU ID and PIN number to schedule your exam. To schedule the exams log on to https://www5.stcloudstate.edu/ProctorTests/LoginS_Request.asp.  Select Schedule a Test.

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What happens if I cannot make it to the St. Cloud State University campus to take my exams?

If you are unable to come to the SCSU campus during testing hours you need to complete and submit the Monitor Request Form.

To fill out Monitor Request Form:

  1. Download the Monitor Request Form (PDF) .
  2. The form must be filled out completely. Use one form to list all courses and exams. Your Monitor must sign the form or it will not be accepted. You request may be delayed if any of the information requested on the form is missing or you do not follow the guidelines in selecting a monitor.
  3. Within one week after we have approved your monitor request, your test materials will be mailed. If your monitor request is not approved, or if we have any questions about your monitor, we will email you at your HuskyNet account.
  4. All testing must be completed at a testing facility (University, Community or Technical College).

    If you live in Minnesota click here to locate a campus near your home:      http://www.minnesotaonline.org/student/proctoring2.html

    If you live outside the state of Minnesota or you do not live near a MnSCU testing facility    , you must find a University, Community or Technical College near you. The monitor you choose must have a four-year Bachelor's Degree, and cannot be a close friend, relative or direct supervisor. Click here to find a Testing Center near you: www.ncta-testing.org/cctc

Students are responsible for paying any proctor fees incurred, which includes providing the proctor with a postage-paid envelope for mailing the exams back to our office. Exams must be mailed back to our office as soon as the student is done taking them. The proctor is not to hold on to the exams. The exams must be mailed from the proctors office.

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Do I need to purchase books for my course?

Yes, you will need to purchase books for your SCSU Online course. It is the student's responsibility to purchase their own books for the course. Books are not mailed out through our office. Follow the instructions below to order your books.

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How do I order my textbook(s) for my course?

Once you are officially registered for the course you may purchase your book(s). You do not have to wait until you receive your course syllabus. You can contact any of the three bookstores listed below. When purchasing books for your online course, please specify the Professor’s name, the course name, number, and indicate that it is an online course. Most of the Online courses are section 54. If you would like to know what section you are enrolled, it is noted on your course schedule online. Some professors use different textbooks for their online and on-campus courses.

Books may be purchased in person, by telephone or via the Internet from the three campus bookstores:

  1. Husky Bookstore (on campus): 320-308-1489 or www.husky.bkstr.com
  2. University Bookstore (1100 4th Ave S): 320-308-0061 or www.scsubookstore.com
  3. Campus Book and Supply (211 5th Ave S): 320-308-0851 or www.stcloudbooks.com

If the bookstore you contact does not have your book in stock, you may contact one of the other bookstores or ask the store to order the book for you.

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How do I access my course information for the SCSU Online Courses?

Course materials and syllabi are available in Desire2Learn approximately 1 week prior to the start of the semester. You may find that not all of your online course materials are available at the same time; if that is the case, check back frequently, as courses are updated each day.

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What information needs to be on my assignments when I turn them in?

All assignments turned into Continuing Studies must have a Lesson Cover Form attached. All assignments are taken out of envelopes and/or folders they are sent in when we forward them on to the professor. In order to accurately process your assignments and papers, they must include the Lesson Cover Form.

Any assignment not including a lesson cover form will be returned to the student.

Please make sure you keep copies and save your assignments and papers until you receive a grade. Our office is not held responsible for lost or mislabeled assignments.

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How do I turn my assignments in?

Assignments can be submitted through US mail, e-mail, or dropped off at the Continuing Studies office.

US Mail: Our mailing address is: Center for Continuing Studies, St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Please make sure you label the envelope as stated. Do not put the professors name or the name of the course on the envelope. This may slow your assignments getting to our office or even reaching our office. Please make sure you keep copies and save your assignments and papers until you receive a grade. Our office is not held responsible for lost or mislabeled assignments.

E-mail: When emailing your assignments, make sure the assignment itself is labeled with the correct information. Your full name, course name and number, semester you are enrolled in the course, name of the assignment (as stated in the syllabus) and the date. E-mail your assignments to scsu_online@stcloudstate.edu

Dropping off assignments: Our physical address is 516 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301. All assignments are taken out of envelopes and/or folders when we forward them on to the professor. Make sure your assignments include a Lesson Cover Form.

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How do I access my tuition statement?

Effective Spring Semester 2003 you must monitor your account online.
Starting Spring Semester 2003, SCSU will no longer be mailing out tuition statements.
To access your account:

  1. Log on to the St. Cloud State University Regstration website.
  2. Click on: Registration
  3. Go to: Login to Online Registration
  4. Enter Your: Student ID and Pin Number
  5. Click on: Student Tab
  6. Click on: My Account
  7. To View Your Account, Click on: Full Account Detail
  8. To Pay On-Line, Click on: Pay Online and institution name: St. Cloud State University

You can either pay your bill online, by phoning the Cashiers Office, 320-308-6462, or by mailing your payment to: SCSU, Cashiers Office-AS 122, 720 Fourth Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

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How do I access my grades for my assignments and exams?

Assignment and exam grades can now be accessed through Desire2Learn. For courses that are administered by Continuing Studies, it may take up to 2 weeks for scores to be posted; for courses administered directly by the professor, scores may be available more quickly. Essay papers and worksheet grades will be posted on the D2L and mailed back to the student.

To receive exam and assignment grades, follow the directions below:

  1. Log on to D2l at http://huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/d2l.
  2. Enter your HuskyNet ID and Password and Click on "Log on to D2L"
  3. Select the course you wish to view.
  4. On the menu, click on Grades to view your assignment and exam grades.

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How do I access my final grade for the course?

Final grades are turned into the Records and Registration Office by the professor. Our office does not receive final grades. To access your final grades please log on to the website below. Final grades will not be mailed out.

http://www.stcloudstate.edu/registeronline/index.html

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HuskyNet

What is HuskyNet?

HuskyNet, short for Husky Network, is your access to technology resources at St. Cloud State University. Through use of the HuskyNet site and your HuskyNetID (username), you can e-mail, maintain a personal file or web space, perform coursework activities, and locate resources. When locating, using, or seeking assistance with technology resources at SCSU, make HuskyNet your starting point.

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Why HuskyNet?

HuskyNet is a collaborative effort between technology departments on campus in an effort to reduce confusion and provide a more cohesive and consistent technology environment. HuskyNet is a virtual collection of technology related services, many of which are accessible through a common username and password at St. Cloud State University.

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Why is the HuskyNet account mandatory for SCSU Online courses?

HuskyNet is the official medium for university communication for students, faculty, and staff. Our office will only use university email accounts to communicate with students. It is the student’s responsibility to check their account when expecting a response from our office.

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Who do I contact if I need help with my HuskyNet account?

The campus HelpDesk is available to assist students and faculty seeking general assistance with technology related issues. They are also the support center for HuskyNet. The Help Desk is located in Miller Center (library) room 43 in the basement. They may also be reached by e-mail to helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu or by phone at (320) 308-2077.

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What happens if I do not know or forgot my student ID?

If you forgot your student ID you can look it up on the SCSU Registration system.

  1. Log on to: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/registeronline/
  2. Click on the Lookup ID (on the left hand side)
  3. Enter: Your Social Security Number (enter all 9 digits-no hyphens) and your Login PIN.
    If you have never attended SCSU before and filled out the paperwork to get admitted in the college, your Login PIN (your PIN is set to your birth date in year, month, day order, (yymmdd), (example: 720214-February 14, 1972) Do not enter anything in the: PALS ID from your Library Card (14 digit Bar Code from back of the card) If you have registered through the SCSU Online system before and you cannot remember what your PIN number is you will need to contact the Help Line at 320-308-3936.
  4. Click on: Submit
  5. Your SCSU Student ID will pop up.
    PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WRITE THIS NUMBER DOWN AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. YOU WILL NEED THIS NUMBER FOR REGISTRATION.

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D2L

What is D2L?

Your online course can be accessed through a program called Desire2Learn (D2L). You do not need any special software for this, only a computer and Internet browser. The majority of your course materials, syllabi, and online discussions or testing (required by some classes) will be housed inside D2L. Once you have officially registered for the course and have activated your HuskyNet account, you will be able to enter D2L and access your syllabi.

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How do I access D2L?

To enter D2L, go to the following site: http://huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/d2l/ Enter your HuskyNet ID and Password. You will see the page "My D2L" with your name. The online courses that you have registered for will be listed under the current semester heading. Click on the underlined link(s) to enter the course(s). Please note that online classes you have taken from previous semesters may still be listed in My D2L. These are not active courses but may remain in the listing for several semesters.

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Who do I contact if I experience problems with D2L?

For assistance in accessing D2L, contact the Technology Helpdesk at 320-308-2077 or the Helpdesk web page at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/help. Only contact the Help Desk if you are experiencing problems accessing or logging into your D2L. If you have questions on the materials for your course, please contact the Continuing Studies Office, 320-308-3081 or scsu_online@stcloudstate.edu.

For more information on D2L, log on to the website and look under Student Resources: http://d2l.custhelp.com.