Books
All textbooks or coursepacks for TOP courses are available by ordering from the Century Bookstore on Centennial Campus at 919-515-1389 or on-line at http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/ncsubookstores/ Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express may be used for these purchases. *Please do not order textbooks until you receive your course information with your first shipment. Materials are shipped approximately 10 working days after classes begin on campus. It is recommended that textbook orders be delayed until confirmation is received that the class is available. Cost of textbooks is in addition to the course tuition.
Communication Instructor/Student
The success of the distance education course is closely tied to the quality of communication between the student and the instructor. Students are encouraged to communicate directly with their course professor frequently.
Coordinator
Each student provides a coordinator contact whose responsibilities include: receiving and returning all course viewing materials; distributing homework and handouts; and supervising quizzes and examinations in accordance with professor’s schedule. Only students registered in a course may view course materials. The coordinator will agree to make every reasonable precaution to protect the integrity of all exams and quizzes. Failure to comply could result in academic penalties to the registrant and/or cancellation of the course. A photocopy of all completed quizzes and exams should be retained for the student’s records before mailing the completed work to the professor.
Guidelines for selecting a Coordinator
You will need to provide the name and mailing address of someone who will serve as your "Coordinator". Your Coordinator must be someone who can fill the role objectively.
The criteria for selecting and approving an individual to serve in this role are as follows:
A Coordinator can be a manager, supervisor, human relations employee, librarian or faculty member at NCSU or at another institution.
Your Coordinator should have a separate mailing address than your personal address.
Your coordinator cannot be another student enrolled at NCSU as an on-campus or distance education student, a friend or family member, or someone who reports directly to you in your work position.
The Coordinator will be responsible for adhering to the exam policies concerning length of the exam and materials that can be brought into the exam location, such as textbooks, notes, papers, calculators, laptop computers, etc. It will be the Coordinator's responsibility to return the exam as instructed by the course professor.
Costs
Costs to the student include tuition, textbooks, reference materials, return shipping, and telephone expense.
Copyright
Duplication of any portion of any course requires prior written consent from the professor.
Course Outlines
Detailed information on each course including a course syllabus, references, auditor’s requirements, and lab arrangements will be provided to you as appropriate. A course outline is available upon request by contacting the program assistant for TOP if you are considering which course(s) to take. Off campus students are expected to stay on track with the on campus schedule.
Extension Requests
Permission to retain tapes and/or extend the time for course completion must be approved by the course professor. Written authorization from the instructor should be provided to the TOP Director or program assistant.
Electronic Invoicing
Tuition invoices are sent out by the Cashier’s Office at the beginning of the semester. Questions regarding payment should be directed to the Cashier’s Office at www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier.
Laboratory Courses
If your course has a lab section, please contact your professor for instructions.
Product Quality
If your course material is damaged and cannot be accessed, please contact Casey Mason immediately at (919) 515-6524 for a replacement.
Contacts for additonal courses:
NCSU College of Engineering: (919) 515-5441
Distance Education (919) 515-7730
If you would like your name removed from the mailing list or would like to request additional information please contact:
Carolyn Krystoff
TOP Assistant
NCSU College of Textiles
Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-6622
Fax: (919) 515-8578
