Yes and no. Some courses do have prerequisites, so you need to take them in order. For instance, you'll need to take AC/DC Electrical Circuits before you can take Telecom I. In addition, your Advisor may give you advice on how many classes to take in a semester and in what combination.

The Pace University/NACTEL program is a part-time program, and you may take up to 11 credits in a semester. Generally, this will mean two courses per semester.

You can either look at what's available in upcoming semester, or you can review the entire curriculum to understand each step of the program in more detail.

We typically open the registration period about 12 weeks prior to the start of the upcoming semester, and it is open for about 8 weeks. You can register any time between that time and the registration cut off which is about 4 weeks prior to the start of class. For specific time frames, review upcoming semesters.

Check out the upcoming semesters.

You can print out a copy of our Application Worksheetfor each semester. This will tell you when registration begins and ends, and what milestones you need to hit.

Anytime you need advisement, simply contact your Advisor prior to registration. Your Advisor is happy to provide advisement, including some guidance on how many classes to take and which to take before others.

Once you've registered, Pace creates a worksheet for you and our Transcript Evaluator uses this to track what transcripts have arrived including what credits are being transferred. When everything is accounted for based on what you've told us you would be sending, we will send you a copy of the worksheet.

You will be considered matriculated when:

• You have completed a minimum of 8 credits at Pace University with a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• You have received credit for English and Technical Math, either at Pace or via transfer credit.
• Your Official High School Transcripts or GED has been received.
• Any College Transcripts have been received.

Blackboard is the software Pace uses to deliver its online classes for the Pace University/NACTEL Program.

Online classes take about the same amount of time as a traditional class. A good guideline is to expect to spend 12-16 hours per week for each four-credit course.

There are no formal meeting times for the Pace University/NACTEL Program courses. Instead, new course documents, lectures and assignments are posted every Thursday. All required work is due by midnight (EST) on Wednesday of the following week unless otherwise noted by your instructor.

Most courses last about 15 weeks, depending on when they fall during the year and if there are any holiday breaks.

Eventually, most courses will require proctoring for one or more exams. For specifics, review individual course descriptions.

The Online Seminar is a one-credit two-week course required for all new students. You must first successfully complete this course with a passing grade before you will be eligible to start your first semester. The purpose is to familiarize you both with the software and with Pace's policies. Sections of the Online Seminar are offered throughout the Application, Advisement and Registration period and the date you are assigned depends primarily on when you register. You will receive an email in advance from the Online Seminar Coordinator letting you know your course start date, your section and your instructor's name.

Once you register for the Online Seminar, you can visit the Bookstore to purchase the required textbook. Simply enter the course number to order. In addition to purchasing this textbook, you will receive a Blackboard manual which is covered by the course fee.

Depending on when you withdraw, you will still be responsible for all or part of the tuition for that course. For more detailed information, please review our Add/Drop policies. Most companies (but not all) do require that you complete a course before tuition assistance is provided, so be sure to also review the Tuition Assistance policies of your company to understand what they will cover.

In a sense, yes. While these are not truly self-paced courses because there are weekly readings and assignments so that everyone is moving through the material at the same time, you do have control over when during the week you do the work. We've found that this blend of flexibility with structure works best since many of our own students have told us that the structure keeps them motivated.

Yes. You will have one instructor for each course who will guide you through the course work. In addition, you will have access to mentors, and in English and Math online tutoring may be available.

If you need Technical help, you should contact nactel@pace.edu. If you have questions about course content, you should contact your instructor directly.

Once you apply, you will receive a User ID and Password. You'll use these to get into your classes in Blackboard. Here you'll have access to instructional materials, reading materials, homework assignments, discussion boards and other course materials. To get a better idea, visit About Online Learning.

In Blackboard, there's a section called "Student Tools." Here there's something called a Drop Box that allows you to upload files. Your instructor then accesses the files and downloads them for review. You can learn more about Blackboard by visiting Blackboard.

As with any class - online or traditional - there is an assumption of Academic Integrity Policy. This means that Pace University trusts that all students are doing their own homework and assignments. To help ensure that this is true, we've also instituted a proctoring system that requires certain exams to be administered by a proctor. This person will not only verify identification, but will also make sure that all guidelines are followed.

For certain classes, you will be able to take what is called a Competency Assessment. If you pass with the required grade, you will be able to by-pass the course. You can review all Prior Learning options to learn more.

Yes. Since we recognize that many students come to this degree program with a number of years experience and prior training, we offer a few options for obtaining credit based on prior training and work experience. Please review our Prior Learning options to learn more.

Please complete the Personal and Work-Related Information Change Form located in the Student Information Center, by logging in using your user id and password and then clicking on the "Modify Information" link to notify us of any changes.

How you pay for classes will depend on the Tuition Assistance policies of your company. If you are paying directly, and getting reimbursed, you should make checks payable to Pace University and send them along with a copy of your bill (invoice) to:

Pace University
Office of Student Accounts and Registrar Services
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570

Please note in the memo section of the check the semester for which you are paying and "NACTEL." To ensure that payment is received, it is recommended that you consider sending checks by registered mail or via a carrier that offers tracking like Federal Express or UPS.

You can also pay by credit card. Simply send a fax to:

Office of the BURSAR
Attn: Brenda Smith
914-989-8645

Your payment must be for the full amount. Indicate that the payment is for the NACTEL Program, and include your name as it appears on your credit card, your Social Security Number, the semester for which the payment is, the amount of the payment, the credit card number, the expiration date, and the card holder's signature. If you are using a company voucher or letter of credit, you may mail it to:

Pace University
School of Computer Science and Information Systems
1 Martine Avenue, Suite 504
White Plains, NY 10606

Or, fax it to:

Lisa Slingerland
Fax: 914-989-8635
Secondary Fax:914-989-8616

If you need more information on the Tuition Assistance policies of your company, please complete the Tuition Information Request Form to receive a detailed breakdown of tuition costs and contact information for Tuition Assistance within your company.

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