Still accepting cohort members

The University of South Carolina's School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) began the WVVA Cohort for fall '07. Because of continued interest, more persons entered the cohort for both spring '08 and summer session I '08.

Now we are preparing persons for admission who would like to enter for fall '08. There are some guidelines you must keep in mind and follow in order to receive your acceptance letter in time to participate:

1. May 1, 2008 = completion date for admissions packet. Show any related experience you may have had.

2. An online application is available. Send your $40 online application fee at that time.

3. The Graduate School will prepare a folder to hold your information as it arrives: transcripts, either GRE or MAT score, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 5-paragraph personal statement.

Contact me with questions of interest:
Dr. Virginia Wallace
864-850-9128
wallybug@bellsouth.net

Get in the race for one of the best experiences of your life! Take all of your classes online and yet have close contact with your instructors and develop a network among the members of the cohort.

The clock is ticking!

February has arrived! If you are seeking admission to the SLIS MLIS program for Summer Session I, all of your materials should be in the Graduate School by February 15. Please notify me (wallybug@bellsouth.net) if you are trying to get all of your materials in but are facing a glitch

The materials needed for admissions are as follows: (1) $40 online application fee (2) online application (3) personal statement (5 parts) (4) college/university transcripts (5) 2 letters of recommendation (6) GRE or MAT scores.

Once you are accepted, you will have time to search for monies: financial aid and/or scholarships. Classes for Summer Session 1 begin June 1.

The onsite orientation date is Saturday, April 12 in Waynesboro, VA at Waynesboro High School from 10:00 - 4:30. There are only 4 face-to-face times throughout the entire program: orientation, e-portfolio workshop, internship information, and a graduation ceremony at the VA State Library.