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Online learning If you’re enrolled in online classes, visit sandburg.edu to confirm your computer/laptop meets the minimum technology requirements. You should also know basic computer skills, such as sending emails and attachments, formatting Microsoft Word documents, and sending PDF and RTF files before taking an online class. For more information about Sandburg’s online learning options, visit sandburg.edu/ Academics/Online-Learning. Finals Final exams occur on the 17th week of the semester for 16-week courses and in the last week of class for shorter-length classes. Your final is not necessarily scheduled at the same time your class meets. Refer to the finals schedule for the semester you’re enrolled in, and consult your instructor to confirm the date and time. Here’s an example of a finals schedule. BECOMING A CHARGER Monday/Wednesday classes beginning at: Final exam will be: 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday 9:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:50 p.m. 2:50 p.m. EXAMPLE 4 p.m. Wednesday 4 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 5:50 p.m Withdrawing from class? If you believe you won’t be successful in a class, it’s often better to withdraw from the class than receive a poor grade that will become a part of your permanent record. But, you should meet with your instructor and success advocate/advisor to discuss your options prior to officially withdrawing, as this action can have other serious consequences that might affect your enrollment, financial aid or student employment status. If you’re receiving financial aid, you should speak with someone in the Financial Aid Office before you withdraw from a class to understand whether there will be an impact on your financial aid. Any student receiving VA or GI Bill benefits should contact the veteran’s coordinator prior to dropping classes for explanation of possible consequences. Refund schedule Tuition refunds are issued to eligible students based upon effective date of withdrawals. The date a written request for withdrawal is received by the Admissions and Records office determines the effective date of withdrawal. Full refund of tuition and fees will be made if the college cancels a course. Refunds will be determined on the basis of the following schedule: Length of class Nine to 16 weeks Five to eight weeks Four weeks Two to three weeks Less than two weeks Refund period* Percent Thereafter First nine calendar days of term First five calendar days of term First three calendar days of term First two calendar days of term Prior to day 1 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% *Refund period refers to the number of calendar days beginning with the first day of the Sandburg term. Courses with shorter terms begin with the appropriate term date. Workforce Development & Community Education courses dropped the day before class starts – 100%; thereafter – 0%. 19