Fall 2013 Recruiting, Application & Registration

1. Fall 2013 Recruiting, Application & Registration

2. Recruiting & Relationship Building STEP 1: Build Relationships with Ecclesiastical Leaders • Agent Stake President • All Other Stake Presidents • Stake Education Specialists • Institute Directors • Relief Society & Elders Quorum Presidents Why build relationships? • Help leaders catch the vision of Pathway • Use as leverage when contacting other leaders • Achieve greater success when recruiting

3. Recruiting & Relationship Building STEP 2: Utilize Effective Recruiting Tactics Which scenario is effective, and why? Scenario 1: Elder and Sister James • Hung up 20 posters on ward bulletin boards • Left 100 brochures with 5 bishops • Sent personalized letters to each stake president and bishop Scenario 2: Elder and Sister Jacob • Presented at 7 combined ward RS/priesthood meetings • Visited 10 ward council meetings & 3 stake council meetings • Handed pass-along cards to prospective students after presenting at a YSA activity

4. Missionaries’ Role in Application & Registration • Shepherding the students • Being a force in retention • Following up from recruiting efforts

5. Admission Requirements * Students should have transcripts submitted to BYU-Idaho Admissions Office 120 Kimball Rexburg, ID 83460-1615. ^ English Proficiency Exam will be required for non-native English speakers.  High school diploma or GED is required if students want Federal Financial Aid when they become an online degree-seeking or on-campus student.

6. Getting to Know Students Interviews are required for new students being admitted. To know which students were admitted, go to the Applicants List on Sharepoint. Interviews achieve three objectives: • Help the student feel cared for • Allow the missionary to get to know the student • Ensure the student has a basic understanding of Pathway’s requirements

7. English Proficiency STEP 1. Students apply for Pathway at www.byui.edu/online/application. STEP 2. Application status page shows if English Proficiency Exam is required. STEP 3. BYU-Idaho Admissions office will contact missionaries letting them know which students need to be tested. STEP 4. Missionaries will reach out to those students and schedule times to administer the exam. STEP 5. Missionaries score the exams then send scores to pathwaytesting@byui.edu. STEP 6. Missionaries receive email notifying which students may proceed to register and which cannot. Admissions will also be notified.

8. Application Process COMPLETE the application process, including an application tutorial and an online application, at  www.byui.edu/online/application. CHECK your personal email regularly after applying. You will receive an email directing you to your acceptance decision at besmart.com. ACCEPT OFFER(extremely important) at www.byui.edu/response 3-4 days after receiving acceptance offer. REGISTER for courses. Learn which courses you need to register for at www.byui.edu/online/pathway/registration. Refer to this tutorial to register.

9. BYU-Idaho Registration Outreach Efforts • 1st Semester Students Students will receive reminder emails with information on how to accept their offer and register for courses. • 2nd & 3rd Semester Students Students will be assigned a peer advisor to ensure they are aware of deadlines, classes to take, and how to register.

10. Financing Your Education $65 per credit Calculating Tuition Example: $65 per credit x 5 credits = $325 tuition cost per semester Paying Tuition Pay online at my.byui.edu by clicking on the "Finances" tab; or mail a check to Bursar’s Office, BYU-Idaho, 525 S Center St, Rexburg, ID 83460-1625.

11. Withdrawing Application Before Being Admitted • Go to besmart.com • Click on Status • Withdraw Application After Being Admitted • Go to www.byui.edu/response • Decline admission offer After Accepting Offer • Contact the BYU-Idaho Admissions Office at 208-496-1332 or admissions@byui.edu • Ask to withdraw your application

12. Withdrawing from Semester After Registering for Courses • Go to my.byui.edu • Click on Student • Scroll down and click on Add/Drop Courses • On the bottom of the new page, click on Drop All Courses • You will have two options to withdraw. Choose “Drop all courses for this term and withdraw me completely from BYU–Idaho. I understand that if I want to take courses again in the future, I will need to re-apply for admission.” • Click on Submit Reason and Withdraw

13. Fall 2013 Deadlines in a Snapshot • Application Deadline August 14th • First Day to Access and Start Classes Online September 16th* • First Thursday Gathering September 19th • Registration Deadline September 23rd • Tuition Payment Deadline September 23rd *Students are strongly encouraged to register and pay tuition by September 16th.

14. Missionaries’ Resources Continuing Student Registration List This list allows you to track which students at your Pathway site have registered for their courses and to see which courses they have already registered for. You can access the list from the Applications and Registration > Course Registration folder in Mission Control or from the link below. You will be asked to provide your username and password when opening the link. If you have trouble logging in, try putting “byui\” before your username. https://cms.byui.edu/home/AcademicTechnology/OnlineLearning/Path/SitePages/Registration%20List.aspx?IsDlg=0 Registration Schedule Missionaries should visit www.byui.edu/online/pathway/registration/chart to learn which courses are being offered for their cohort type.

15. Questions? BYU-Idaho Online Support Center Phone: (208)496-1800Toll Free: (866)672-2984Email: onlinelearning@byui.eduSkype: onlinesupportcenterbyuiInstant Message at Live Chatwww.byui.edu/online/online-support-center Open: M-F, 7am-7pm MST