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Orientation Instructions

Click the link below to complete the mandatory PACC Orientation. You are Responsible for knowing the information presented here.

Link: PACC Orientation

You must complete the orientation via the link at least once to complete the application process for admission. Note: Failure to complete the Orientation may result in a hold on your enrollment.

University Special Student Status

As a University Special (non-degree) student, you are earning college credit, but you are not in a degree-seeking program. In other words, completing these courses will not culminate in a degree, though if you continue onto college after your high school graduation, you can send these credits to your degree-seeking institution for them to consider applying towards a degree.

  • Being a Special student does NOT guarantee you admission as an undergraduate to UW-Parkside
  • The office admitting PACC students (our office) and undergraduate students are two separate offices with different admission criteria.

 

  • You are taking a UW-Parkside course and will be graded on par with all other students
    • You will be treated as a regular student! That means no exceptions for missing deadlines, etc.
    • Teachers will have the same expectations for you as they would for undergraduate students
       
  • What does that mean for you?
    • Attendance matters
    • Read your syllabus, and do all your work
    • Do all readings, making sure to keep up with weekly assignments to avoid feeling like you are falling behind
       
  • Don’t hesitate to ask for help
    • Talk with your teacher
    • Reach out to PACC

 

  • As a Special student you are establishing a permanent UW–Parkside record — that’s not something to be taken lightly.

Remember:

  • The course(s) you take and the grade(s) you earn will appear on your official UW–Parkside transcript.
  •  You will be required to submit your UW-Parkside transcript to any college that you apply to in the future (failure to do so will have negative consequences).

 

Parkside Account Activation

  • Account activation letters are sent to the student about 1-2 business days after applying to Parkside.
  • The student will receive an email from admissions@uwp.edu with the subject line "UW-Parkside Account Activation."
  • This email will include all instructions to activate your UWP Student Account
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  • If you have activated your UWP Account but have forgotten your username, password or OKTA is not working correctly you will need to contact Parkside’s Technology Services.

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Enrollment Preparation

Before enrolling, you must complete the PACC Admission Process. 

 

Enrolling in PACC Course

  • Enrollment instructions are emailed or delivered to the high school. Each course has its own class number- please verify with your teacher or a member of the PACC team before enrolling. The instructions below are simply an example.
  • Insert enrollment instruction template
  • Students make the decision to drop courses for a number of reasons. Please know that there are drop and withdrawal deadlines that affect the amount of tuition reimbursement and fees you may be eligible to pay or receive.
  • If you’re considering dropping a course, please do the following:
    • Review Semester Deadlines
    • Consult with your High School Teacher or Guidance Counselor
    • Drop the course in SOLAR
    • Instructions to drop a PACC Course 
  • You are responsible for knowing the key dates and deadlines for each term you are enrolled. Please review the deadlines link and make note of these dates in your calendar.
  • Deadlines

Campus Resources

As a PACC Student, you have access to all the resources that Parkside as to offer:

Tips for Success 

Read your syllabus! This is your guide and outline for the semester. There will be important dates and deadlines in your syllabus and you will be held accountable for keeping track of these dates.

  • Attend all lecture, discussion, and lab sections
    • This may sound obvious but there have been students who found out the hard way by not attending regularly! If you must miss class due to illness or bad weather, contact your Teacher.

 

If you're facing personal or academic difficulties that are affecting your success in a college course, communicate openly with your instructor. There may be options available to you, such as dropping or withdrawing from the course.

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