Orientation
The purpose of dual credit Orientation is to introduce students to the tools necessary to effectively navigate through their individual learning communities. The content highlights campus support resources and reviews key university policies and procedures related to enrollment at the University of the Cumberlands. All new dual credit students are enrolled in OREN 110 with their first class, which is an online click to accept module found in iLearn. Students who do not complete will not be eligible to register for additional classes. For questions regarding the dual credit orientation module, contact the dual credit office at 606-539-3583. For questions about the information found on this website please contact the Student Success Coordinator, Mr. Jacob Ratliff in the Office of Student Services at 606-539-3561 or jacob.ratliff@ucumberlands.edu.
About UC
The University of the Cumberland has a long standing history of providing a quality education to students from all backgrounds. Since its founding in 1888, the university has grown its enrollment to serve over 6,500 students annually from around the world. Click here to learn more about the vision and mission of the university.
Dual Credit Policies
To ensure the university is providing a positive learning environment for its students, the following policies and procedures have been put into place.
Appropriate Dual Credit Behavior
Any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. Common forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
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- cheating-using deception in the taking of test or the preparation of written work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without consent, or assisting another in such activates
- lying- falsifying, fabricating, or forgoing information in either written, spoken, or video presentations
- plagiarism-using the published writings, data, interpretations, ideas of another without proper documentation.
Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material form the internet into assignments without properly citing the source of the internet
Appropriate Online Behavior
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- Illegal Activities: Learners may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that they know is illegal or could be reasonably be expected to know is illegal. Conduce that violates federal, state or local laws is prohibited.
- Theft: Learners may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that violates copyright or other protected intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use of university property is prohibited. Theft or abuse of computer resources is prohibited.
- Disrespect: Learners may not harass, threaten or embarrass others. Learners may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive or is harmful, abusive, vulgar, sexually explicit, or otherwise potentially offensive, and unfair and must treat all other learners, faculty, staff and administrators with respect at all times.
- Dishonesty: Leaners may not intentionally provide false information, forge, alter, or falsify documents. Learners may not represent the academic work of others as their own.
Campus Resources/Support
The University of the Cumberlands offers several resources to support its Dual Credit students.
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Online Students |
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Attendance |
Course enrollment and participation will be monitored and verified for all students during the first two weeks of class. Lack of participation during this time may jeopardize enrollment status. Each student is expected to meet course expectations by completing coursework required each week. Active participation and staying abreast of the material is essential to success in an online learning environment. Students are expected to be attentive to course content by completing assigned reading, providing substantive posts and responses to online discussion forums, and completing work on course assignments. Points may be lost for not participating. |
Each student is expected to attend classes regularly and punctually. When any student has exceeded 20% of the time prescribed for any class, laboratory or studio, that student will be automatically dropped from that particular class with grade of "aF". This grade is placed on the official transcript of the student and is treated as a failing grade. |
Each student is expected to attend classes regularly and punctually. When any student has exceeded 20% of the time prescribed for any class, laboratory or studio, that student will be automatically dropped from that particular class with grade of "aF". This grade is placed on the official transcript of the student and is treated as a failing grade. |
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Inclement Weather |
When the campus is closed it does not affect online classes. Students will still be expected to complete any course assignments by the deadline. |
Students will follow the inclement weather policy posted at their respective high school. |
First notification of closure or class delay will be made through Cumberlands Emergency Notification System. Students can register for ENS notifications by clicking here. Please note, students must reenroll annually. In addition to the ENS system, the university will post notification on its Facebook and Twitter pages, both can be found at UCumberlands. |
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Dress and Appearance |
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Students will follow the dress code policy posted at their respective high school. |
University of the Cumberlands encourages standards which permit individuality without neglecting the sensitivity of others. Appropriateness of attire is determined by time, place, and occasion. Campus dress and appearance are generally informal and comfortable. |
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Bookstore |
The Bookstore carries textbooks for all courses offered by the University, including reference books. Textbooks may be purchased or rented depending upon the course. Click here to access the university bookstore. |
The Bookstore carries textbooks for all courses offered by the University, including reference books. Textbooks may be purchased or rented depending upon the course. Click here to access the university bookstore. |
The Bookstore carries textbooks for all courses offered by the University, including reference books. Textbooks may be purchased or rented depending upon the course. Click here to access the university bookstore. The Bookstore can also be accessed on campus in the midlevel of the Boswell Campus Center. |
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Student ID |
The University recognizes that not all students can come to campus to have an ID made. As a result, students wishing to have a campus ID made can click here to complete the online request form. |
Student IDs can be made in the Office of Student Services, located in the Boswell Campus Center. IDs are made M-F between the hours of 8AM and 4:30PM. For students who live too far from campus to have an ID made in person, an ID can be requested online. Click here to complete the online request form. |
Student IDs can be made in the Office of Student Services, located in the Boswell Campus Center. IDs are made M-F between the hours of 8AM and 4:30PM. |
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University officials and office routinely communicate important information to students through their campus email, so students are responsible for regularly checking and maintaining these accounts. To request a university account, click here. |
University officials and office routinely communicate important information to students through their campus email, so students are responsible for regularly checking and maintaining these accounts. To request a university account, click here. |
University officials and office routinely communicate important information to students through their campus email, so students are responsible for regularly checking and maintaining these accounts. To request a university account, click here. |
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Counseling Services |
The School of Counseling collaborates with the University of the Cumberlands’ Student Services to provide free and confidential counseling services for students. Information regarding counseling services, including referrals for appointments, can be obtained by clicking here. |
Please contact your high school guidance counselor for counseling services provided at your respective high school. |
The School of Counseling collaborates with the University of the Cumberlands’ Student Services to provide free and confidential counseling services for students. Information regarding counseling services, including referrals for appointments, can be obtained by clicking here. |
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Title IX |
When you become aware of or experience an alleged act of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, sexual violence, sexual assault, or stalking report the matter to Title IX Coordinator immediately. Click here for more information. |
When you become aware of or experience an alleged act of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, sexual violence, sexual assault, or stalking report the matter to Title IX Coordinator immediately. Click here for more information. |
When you become aware of or experience an alleged act of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, sexual violence, sexual assault, or stalking report the matter to Title IX Coordinator immediately. Click here for more information. |
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Drug & Alcohol Educational Resources |
UC provides prevention and intervention programs to educate students to the dangers and risks associated with the use or abuse of alcohol and drugs. The university is currently contracted with MyStudentBody.com, which takes a comprehensive approach to reducing the risk of drug and alcohol abuse and sexual violence among college students. Access to MyStudentBody is available on-line to all students. The user must create an account and enter patriots as the school access code. |
UC provides prevention and intervention programs to educate students to the dangers and risks associated with the use or abuse of alcohol and drugs. The university is currently contracted with MyStudentBody.com, which takes a comprehensive approach to reducing the risk of drug and alcohol abuse and sexual violence among college students. Access to MyStudentBody is available on-line to all students. The user must create an account and enter patriots as the school access code. |
UC provides prevention and intervention programs to educate students to the dangers and risks associated with the use or abuse of alcohol and drugs. The university is currently contracted with MyStudentBody.com, which takes a comprehensive approach to reducing the risk of drug and alcohol abuse and sexual violence among college students. Access to MyStudentBody is available on-line to all students. The user must create an account and enter patriots as the school access code. |
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Student Accommodations |
UC accepts students with certified disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the online classroom or in other areas. To receive accommodations a student must submit a completed Accommodations Application Form and provide documentation of the disability. Students with a disability that merits academic accommodations should contact the Disability Service Coordinator (Nate Clouse in Student Services) to ensure that their needs are properly evaluated and that documentation is on file. Any accommodations for disability must be re-certified each bi-term by the Disability Services Coordinator. If you have accommodations on file with your high school you will still need to fill out an Accommodation Application and submit documentation for your disability. For more information regarding accommodations please contact: Mr. Nate Clouse
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Tutoring Support:
The School of Lifelong Learning offers tutoring support services for our online and dual credit students. The tutoring services are accessible to everyone, and discipline specific tutors are available in several areas to help guide students to academic success. Tutors are available by appointment Monday-Friday from 4 P.M. until midnight. Weekend appointments are also available. If you are unavailable from 4 P.M. until midnight or during the weekend hours, another appointment time can be made available for you upon request. To schedule your tutoring services, please submit a Tutoring Request form.
Emergency Notification:
Each student will need to sign up for Cumberlands Emergency Notification System. Students can sign up by going to http:///www.ucumberlands.edu/alerts. This system enables UC to send urgent news to a student’s phone and email. In the event of an emergency, this system has the capability to send emails, text messages, and make phone calls to all that are registered to notify him or her of the situation. This is a free service and students, family and community members are welcome to enroll.
University Email Account:
The University provides students access to all electronic resources at the University including: the MyUC portal, library resources, computer labs, email, and iLearn. MyUC is a service that allows students to check grades, register for classes and make payments to accounts. iLearn is used by instructors to post class notes, assign homework, and give online quizzes and is the primary resource used by students taking online courses. To sign up for an email account click here.
Information Technology:
The Department of Information Technology provides a wide variety of computing services including network access, access to the internet, email services, web development, technology helpdesk, and access to student records via administrative computing system. It is the goal of Information Technology to provide and support the technology used to assist academic and administrative endeavors in the institution's pursuit of excellent.
Students are responsible for their own computers and equipment, including maintenance and repairs. Information Technology does not repair student computers / equipment.
Campus Facilities:
University of the Cumberlands Dual Credit students are welcome to participate in campus activates and utilize campus facilities. This includes the Hagan Memorial Library, Patriots Aquatic Center and The Ward Correll Health and Wellness Center. Please note, only students 18 years and older will be able to utilize the Wellness Center.
Financial Planning:
University of the Cumberlands offers several plans putting your educational goals within reach. To learn more about financial aid options, please contact the Office of Financial Planning.
Financial Planning Office
University of the Cumberlands
7792 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Phone:(606) 539-4220
Tollfree:(800) 343-1609 ext. 4220
Email:finplan@ucumberlands.edu
University Publications
Dual Credit students should become familiar with University publications. These documents provides information regarding university policies and procedures.
Student Handbook
Undergraduate Catalog
Dual Credit Handbook
Important Links:
iLearn
MyUC
IT Resources
UC Email
Academic Calendar
Disability Accommodations
Program and Degrees
Bookstore
How Do I?
Find My Class Schedule?
Class Schedules can be accessed at MyUC. After logging in, proceed to the Self-Service Home page (upper right) and select the ‘Classes’ tab.
Find My Grades?
Grades can be accessed at MyUC. After logging in, proceed to the Self-Service Home page (upper right) and select the ‘Grades’ tab.
Order My Textbooks?
Textbooks can be purchased online by visiting the Bookstore
Request a Transcript?
Official
Unofficial transcripts can be accessed at MyUC. After logging in, proceed to the Self-Service Home page (upper right) and select the ‘Grades’ tab.