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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Dear Students:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;
mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Welcome</span></font></b> to the <span
class=GramE>Spring</span> 2009 semester! We are so proud you have chosen
to attend and/or continue your education with us<font color="#1f497d"><span
style='color:#1F497D'> </span></font><font face=Wingdings><span
style='font-family:Wingdings'>J</span></font>!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Please be aware that <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>effective <span
class=GramE>Fall</span> 2008</span></b>, the grading procedure for dropping
courses changed. Students dropping courses <b><u><span style='font-weight:
bold'>AFTER</span></u></b> the 12<sup>th</sup> class day for <span class=GramE>Spring</span>
2009 and subsequent semesters will receive a Q rather than a <font color=black><span
style='color:black'>Drop Pass (</span></font>DP<font color=black><span
style='color:black'>)</span></font> or a D<font color=black><span
style='color:black'>rop </span></font>F<font color=black><span
style='color:black'>ail (DF)</span></font>.<font color=black><span
style='color:black'> Prior to <span class=GramE>Fall</span> 2008, a DF
counted as an F in the gpa.</span></font> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>What does this mean for you?</span></font></b>
Grades of Q will <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>not</span></u></b>
calculate into your GPA, however; they will count toward your attempted hours.
For <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>UNDERGRADUATE</span></u></b>
students, new legislation limits the number of drops for your academic career
to 6 drops. As a result, the Q will count toward this rule (along with
the 3peat and 45/30 hour rule) however;<font color=red><span style='color:red'>
</span></font>your<font color=red><span style='color:red'> </span></font><span
class=GramE>gpa</span> will not be penalized.<font color=black><span
style='color:black'> If you are receiving financial aid, you should check
</span></font>on the impact of your drop with the Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships<font color=black><span style='color:black'>. Dropping
courses could have a negative impact on future eligibility or award amounts.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Information regarding the 3 <span
class=GramE>peat</span> and 45/30 hour rule is located in the University
Catalog at: <a href="http://catalog.tamu-commerce.acalog.com/"
title="http://catalog.tamu-commerce.acalog.com/">http://catalog.tamu-commerce.acalog.com/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>For <span class=GramE><b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'>GRADUATE</span></u></b> <font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'> students</span></font></span></span></font>, it
simply means you will not be penalized<font color=black><span style='color:
black'> as you </span></font>are not subject to the 6 drop rule.<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> However; if you are receiving
financial aid, please be sure and check with </span></font>the Office of
Financial Aid & Scholarships<font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D'>
</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'>as it could impact
your eligibility for future aid.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Additional information regarding drops/adds can be found at: <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/registrar/dropadd.asp"
title="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/registrar/dropadd.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/registrar/dropadd.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The last day to drop a course with a full refund and
no grade is February 4.</span></font></b></strong> <strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">The last day to drop a course for the semester (no
refund) is March 27. </font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Students wishing to drop all of their courses for the semester should
complete a withdraw form: <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/registrar/withdrawl.asp"
title="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/registrar/withdrawl.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/registrar/withdrawl.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact
the Office of the Registrar<font color=black><span style='color:black'> at
903-886-5071 or 903-886-5068.</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thank you and we wish you the BEST of SUCCESS this semester!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><strong><b><font size=2
color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy;
mso-no-proof:yes'>Paige Bussell</span></font></b></strong></st1:PersonName><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>Texas A&M University-Commerce</span></font></b></strong><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>University Registrar</span></font></b></strong><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><strong><b><font
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color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>P.O. Box</span></font></b></strong></st1:Street><strong><b><font
size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'> 3011</span></font></b></strong></st1:address><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><strong><b><font
size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>Commerce</span></font></b></strong></st1:City><strong><b><font
size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>, <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">75429</st1:PostalCode></span></font></b></strong></st1:place><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>903-468-3209 phone</span></font></b></strong><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color="#0000a0"
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#0000A0;mso-no-proof:
yes'>903-886-5888 fax</span></font></b></strong><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'><a href="mailto:Paige_Bussell@tamu-commerce.edu"><strong><b><font
size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
color:black;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Paige_Bussell@tamu-commerce.edu</span></font></b></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#0000a0" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0000A0;font-weight:bold;mso-no-proof:yes'><img
border=0 width=80 height=76 id="_x0000_i1025"
src="file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\BussellPaige.CTIS\Application%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\ihkxxiym%5b1%5d.wmf"><strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">Go Lions</font></b></strong></span></font></b><span
style='mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>The primary mission of the
Registrar's Office at Texas A&M University-Commerce is to provide top
quality enrollment processes for the success of A&M-Commerce students and
all university stakeholders</span></font></i></em><span style='mso-no-proof:
yes'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>University <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Mission</st1:place></st1:City>:</span></font></i></em><span
style='mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>Texas A&M University-Commerce
nurtures and educates for success through access to academic, research, and
service programs of high quality.</span></font></i></em><span style='mso-no-proof:
yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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