New Student Orientation

Welcome to Longwood University Graduate Studies! We are so pleased that you selected us to pursue your advanced studies. We hope you find the information on this web site helpful and informative. You will find the Longwood web site, www.longwood.edu, to be a great source of information. The Public Relations office publishes a weekly bulletin and monthly reports. The Bulletin is a weekly listing of coming attractions, deadlines, special events, sports, and general information for students. On Campus is a monthly report of on campus news, special events, and other activities of interest to both the university and community. Faculty News is a monthly showcase of faculty accomplishments, research, awards, and special events. The Longwood Calendar lists events, etc., for the whole month on a daily basis. All of these items are found on the Longwood home page under "News and Events" or by typing www.longwood.edu/news. For all students registered for classes and all admitted degree-seeking students, the myLongwood portal is the best place to find the information you need, registration, financial aid, billing status, hold flags, grades, class schedules, etc. Technology at Longwood University is an integral and important part of the learning process. Over 85% of our faculty require their students to use computers outside of class and 66% are requiring the use of the Internet as a research tool. In addition to their regular class and office hours, all professors are available via Electronic mail (e-mail) and Voice Mail. The University has contracted with Dell Computer Corporation, the leading direct computer sales company in the country, to offer laptop computers to Longwood students at substantial savings over retail prices. Additionally, fifteen new, fully-equipped electronic classrooms are on campus along with nine computer labs - one of which is a high-end graphics laboratory equipped with the latest in computer technology including scanners, video digitizers and color printers. You may also access additional information on the web site at www.longwood.edu/helpdesk/. A Longwood University ID is required for use of all facilities including the computer labs, the Library, the Learning Center, and Disability Services. The Campus Police in conjunction with Aramark Dining Services provides the university ID’s. The Campus ID Office provides ID's during regular business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The office is located on the ground floor, room G22A, of Lancaster Hall and can be reached by telephone at 434.395.2715 for you to make special arrangements for after hours service or visit their web site at www.longwood.edu/police, select "Card Center" from their menu. Campus Security: Two reports, by Virginia Commonwealth University and the FBI, ranked Longwood as one of the safest campuses in Virginia. An annually produced Campus Security Report is available at www.longwood.edu/police/.  It contains campus crime statistics as well as university policies and procedures. A printed copy is available upon request. Our Graduate Studies web site is found under "Academics" on the Longwood home page or by typing www.longwood.edu/graduatestudies/. Check here regularly for program information, news/updates, and graduate catalogs. You may also contact us by telephone at 434.395.2707, toll free 877.267.7883, by e-mail at graduate@longwood.edu or visit us in person in the Rotunda/Ruffner Hall, Rooms 132-138. We are pleased to provide myLongwood for your use. You are able to access the following information at the myLongwood site: Student Services - register for classes, review financial aid and personal information, request copies of your transcript, view your schedule, grades, and account information. Financial Aid Application and Information Links - access general Financial Aid information and links to other financial sites. Course Sections - view course sections that are available for a specific term. Course Section Search - search for course sections by when and where they are offered. Course Catalog - view our institution's catalog of courses. Register, drop and add classes Pay for classes using a credit card or automatic withdrawal from checking account The myLongwood site gives you complete instructions on how to use all of its various features. If you have difficulty with your password or username, please contact the Help Desk at 434.395.4357 or 877.267.7883 (toll free) or helpdesk@longwood.edu. To view course offerings by semester or summer session go to the Registration Office web site or myLongwood. All degree or licensure seeking graduate students may register on myLongwood for both on and off campus classes. If you are unable to register via myLongwood,  you may still register by mail, by fax, or in person at the Office of Registration, Barlow 101. You can reach that office via telephone at 434.395.2580 or via e-mail at regis@longwood.edu or via fax at 434.395.2252 or visit their web site at www.longwood.edu/registrar/. We offer courses at several off-campus sites including the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in South Boston, the Powhatan Center at Powhatan County High School, the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy in Lynchburg, and the Retail University at the Retail Merchants Association in Richmond. Again, Welcome to Graduate Studies at Longwood University! New Student Orientation Links Academic Calendar   Catalog Information   Disability Services   Health and Wellness   Informational and Instructional Technology Services   Learning Center    Library   Off-Campus Opportunities Site Last Updated: 7-31-2008

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