Webster University's Mission Statement
Application Process: Admission application and $50.00 fee are processed when submitted. It is not necessary to submit the application form and wait for an acceptance letter before registering for classes.
Webster University does not require admissions testing - we require you have a 4-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university for admission.
The first step is to have an official transcript showing degree conferral sent to the campus. (Transcripts which are stamped "Issued to Student" are not acceptable. They can be used for academic advising only.)
Once transcripts are received at our office, you may schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor for a program orientation. All new students are required to meet with an advisor prior to starting their program.
If you choose to use an unofficial transcript for advising purposes and start the program. Webster requires that an official transcript showing degree conferral must be received by the end of the first term of enrollment.
Academic Advisor: Dr.
El Bolsen, Academic Advisor for Rolla (Please call the campus for
information on scheduling an appointment with your advisor.)
Classroom
Locations: All classes are held in
the classrooms located in the "Old K-Mart" building located at 1103
Kingshighway in Rolla. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays
from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Library Access: All Webster students have access to Webster's online library - Passports. All you will need is your Webster student number to gain access. Passports can be accessed through our main campus website at www.webster.edu. Internet access is available at the campus. Passports help sessions are scheduled twice each term to aid you in mastering the online library. There is also a DVD available in the office for viewing. A librarian 'walks' you through the virtual library and gives you pointers on how to use Passports. The 'walk' is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Photocopies: Webster staff provides students and instructors copy service for classroom/course materials only. There is also a student copier located in the Computer Lab for student use. Copies are free.
Drop/Add/Withdraws: Drop/Adds must be processed in the office by the end of the second week of the term. Notifying your instructor of your intent to drop/add a course does not drop/add you from the course. Students must notify a staff member via phone, email, or in person of your intent. After the second week, the only remaining option is to withdraw from the course(s). The withdraw period ends on Friday of week 6 of the term. After week 6, no withdraws are allowed. Please see page 161 of the Graduate Studies Catalog (available in the office) for complete refund information.
Attendance: Attendance is expected and could contribute to your grade. If you cannot attend a class please notify the office and instructor prior to the class night you will not be attending. If more than two classes are missed prior to the end of week 6 in any course the student will be withdrawn from the course for not meeting the required contact hours, he/she will also be financially responsible for the tuition charges for the course. If it is after week 6 of the course, the student will receive a failing grade and will be held financially responsible for the course. Attendance is vital in a 9-week course!!
Tuition Payment Options: Payments are accepted by check, money order or credit card - cash cannot be accepted. We can accept Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Tuition is required in full by the end of the first week of the term. Webster University also accepts company reimbursement or will bill your company directly. A letter from your employer detailing the company's reimbursement policy or authorization to direct bill the company must be provided before the term begins. Any portion not covered by your company must be paid by the end of the first week of the term. VA and VR students should check with the office on procedures for payment. Government employees (TA) should have a TA form on file with the office prior to the beginning of the term. TA forms can be completed by an education services officer at the Truman Education Center on post and returned to the Ft. Wood Webster office located in the Truman Ed Center, Suite 11.
Financial Aid: Webster University participates in the Stafford Loan program. At the present time, there are no grants or scholarships available for graduate work. Loan paperwork may be obtained from the front office. Please see pink sheet on disbursement dates and other relevant FA info.
Textbook Purchase: Students may purchase their books through MBS, Webster's official book supplier. (online at MBSdirect.net or by phone at 1-800-325-3252). The local provider for textbooks is University Book & Supply, located at 1735 N Bishop Ave. (by phone at 573-368-5558). Please keep in mind that University Book and supply is not an official provider, so students who purchase their books there are at their own risk. Only books used for the current term are in stock at either bookstore. Occasionally, a course may be canceled due to low enrollment. Books which have been purchased for a cancelled course may be returned to the bookstore from which it was purchased for a refund provided the book has not been written in or damaged (within the first two weeks of the term). Therefore, we recommend students not write in their book until they have confirmed with the office that their course has not been cancelled.
Questions or Problems: If you have questions or problems at any point during your program, please call, e-mail, or stop by the office. We are here to help!! If you have received a letter from our main campus and aren't sure what to make of it or if you think it is incorrect, PLEASE come to us first! We can usually fix any issues immediately or get you the info you need quicker than going through the main campus directly.
Class Load (Full Time & Part Time) A graduate student who is enrolled in six semester hours in a term is considered full time. A graduate student who is enrolled in three semester hours in a term is considered part time.
Course Load (Maximum Credits Per Term) M.A., M.S., M.S.N., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.M., Ed.S. The maximum course load in the graduate degree programs is 6 credit hours per term. The student must receive written authorization to enroll in more than 6 credit hours. Students may request approval by submitting to the local director a Program Option Request form and documentation to justify registration for more than 6 credit hours. Authorization generally will not be granted for more than two terms of a student's graduate program. A student who earns a grade of C or a grade of F in the graduate degree program, or who currently has a grade of I, generally will not be granted permission to enroll in more than 6 credit hours. Students who have received an academic warning or who are on academic probation will generally be limited to 3 credit hours of enrollment per term. M.A.T. Students requesting permission to take more than 7 credit hours per semester (fall, spring, summer) must complete an overload petition with their advisor. Students who have not been accepted into the M.A.T. program will not be approved to take an overload unless they are applying for full-time status and are not employed full time.
