Pioneer Camp
College of Nursing
About the CON
Advisors:
• Heather Close
• Jeff Ray
• Brittanie Romine
• Donna Stallings
You will not be assigned to a specific advisor, but
you can request someone by name.
About the CON
• Located in ASB 216
• (940) 898-2401 for appointment
• www.twu.edu/nursing
• Like “Texas Woman’s University Pre-Nursing”
on Facebook
Math & Technology Success Center
• Tutoring for math and computer science
courses
• MCL 307
• (940) 898-2169
• www.twu.edu/mtsc
• Hours:
• Mon-Thurs 7:30 am – 8 pm
• Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Science Learning Resource Center
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Resources and tutoring for science courses
ASSC 365
(940) 898-2553
www.twu.edu/slrc
Hours:
• Mon-Thurs 8 am – 4 pm
• Fri 8 am – 2 pm
• Tutoring schedule available upon request
Write Site
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Individual or group writing instruction
CFO 129
(940) 898-2341
www.twu.edu/write-site
Hours may change by semester, see website
for current schedule
Dropping a Class
• 6 Drop Limit
• Drop deadlines
• September 11 – Last day to drop and receive a full
refund, drop will not count toward 6-drop limit
• October 4 – Last day to drop without academic
penalty
• October 31 – Last day to drop a class
• Dropping below 12 hours
• Will no longer be full-time, may affect Financial Aid
Dropping a Class
• W or WF? – Designated by the instructor
• W = Passing grade at the time of drop
• Does not count toward GPA
• Is not considered “first attempt” for nursing
• WF = Failing grade at the time of drop
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Does not count toward 6-drop limit
DOES count toward GPA
DOES count as “first attempt” for nursing
It is better to receive an F than a WF!
Drop/Add Form
Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office or CON.
Repeating a Class
• Use most recent grade for nursing GPA
• Does not give you a second chance at “first
attempt” preference
• Three-peat rule
• Taking a class for the third or more time, you will
be charged higher tuition
Withdrawing from TWU
• If you are withdrawing from ALL courses for the
semester
• Medical withdrawal (temporary physical or
psychological condition which prevents you from
completing the semester)
• File paperwork with Student Life
• Also check with:
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Bursar/Cashier
Financial Aid
Housing
Office of International Education
Withdrawing from TWU
• Aug 23 – Last day to withdraw and receive full
refund (minus matriculation fee)
• Oct 4 – Last day to withdraw without
academic penalty
• Oct 31 – Last day to withdraw
Withdrawal Form
Form is available on
Student Life
website:
www.twu.edu/
student-life-office
Registering for Spring
• Freshmen (less than 30 hours completed) MUST
meet with an advisor before registering. Make
your appointment early!
• Oct 29 – Early registration begins for athletes,
veterans, honors, resident assistants & peer
advisors
• Nov 26 – Early registration begins for all freshmen
Campus Resources
• Bookstore (Student Union)
• Fitness & Recreation Center
• Student Health Services (Hubbard Hall facing ACT)
• Counseling Center (West Jones Hall)
• Career Services (HDB 200)
www.twu.edu/map_denton_campus.asp
Questions?