How To Access Your Regents Online Course(s):
1. On the Internet, access the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) home page/web site at www.rodp.org
2. After contacting the site, select “Go To Class” from the vertical menu on the right side of the page.
3. You will be directed to the Desire2Learn entry page.
4. This will take you to the entry point for D2L, the course management software used for your
Regents’ online course. See instructions below for the required password and username to access
D2L.
*We recommend that you take time to review all information available on the Student Services page—http://www.rodp.org/students/default.htm. Taking time to become familiar with the RODP site prior to beginning your course(s) will benefit you greatly when you “go to class” and navigate within D2L.
RODP User Name and Password
Your User Name is your first initial of your first name + your full last name + month and
day of your birth date (mmdd) (no spaces):
EX: John Smith with a birthday of February 22nd = jsmith0222
Your Password is your six-digit birthday date (no spaces):
EX: February 22, 1966 = 022266
This information is also on the D2L login page.
How To Access A Course Syllabus
On the home page (www.rodp.org ), click on the “Degrees & Courses” tab on the horizontal menu at the top of the page. Move the mouse over the “Course Listings” option. A dropdown menu will appear. Click on the semester for which you are enrolled. Use the scroll bar to find the appropriate course, then click on the course title.
How to Buy Your Textbook for Your RODP Course(S)
On the home page (www.rodp.org ), click on the “Bookstore” button. This will be located in the
vertical menu on the right of the page. The RODP bookstore will open in a new window. Follow the prompts to order the materials you will need for the course.
Activate Your ETSU E-mail Account
It is important that you activate your ETSU student e-mail account. To activate, go to http://www.etsu.edu/activate and complete the steps indicated. Make sure you activate your ETSU e-mail prior to the first day of RODP classes. If you need assistance activating your e-mail account, contact the Student Help Desk at (423) 433-4648.
Communication With Your Instructor
Please Note: Communicating with your instructor is done ONLY within D2L. There is a
communication button you will use once you are inside the D2L software.
Important Fee Payment Info
Visit the Bursur’s Office web site at: http://www.etsu.edu/fa/fs/bursar/tuitioninfo/tuition_estimator.aspx
ETSU Catalog
Please remember that you need to review the ETSU catalog online for ETSU policies and information http://www.etsu.edu/reg/catalogs.htm . To request a paper copy of the current catalog, please contact the office of admissions, or the Degree Programs office.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for RODP students. Unless students are taking RODP courses exclusively, ETSU will calculate federal aid in the traditional fashion. For students taking RODP classes only, there are some differences in the financial aid process. Please speak to your financial aid counselor for details.
For Questions Regarding Financial Aid, Call the Office of Financial Aid at (423) 439-4300.
How to Get an ETSU Library Card and Online Access
If you do not have an ETSU ID to use for library access and services, you can use your ETSU e-mail username and password to access library databases and other resources. For questions concerning library usage, please contact Joanna Anderson at (423) 439-4714 or e-mail . The TBR Virtual Library is available to you at http://vl.rodp.org/RODP_login.htm
If Students Need a Proctor for an RODP Course
While RODP classes will never meet as a group, the instructor of each RODP course has final approval of how students will be evaluated. If the instructor requires students to obtain a proctor for test-taking or other assignments, students should contact Adam Greever in the Office of eLearning to schedule a proctoring time. Students may contact Adam by e-mail at or by phone at (423) 439-8616. Proctors are also available at the ETSU at Kingsport center (423) 392-8000. If students live closer to another TBR institution, they may contact the RODP contact listed on the RODP web site (www.rodp.org ). If they need proctoring for a non-TBR site, the course instructor may approve an available proctor. If students have questions regarding proctoring, they may call (423) 439-8616. For information regarding the Regents Online Degree Programs, contact Adam Greever at (423) 439-8616 or .
Application for Academic Credit Earned Through Experiential Learning
for Students in the Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.),
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (B.S.P.S.) and
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S.) Programs
East Tennessee State University will review experiential learning for possible credit for B.G.S., B.S.P.S., and B.S.I.S. students. Experiential learning is typically learning that has taken place outside of traditional college settings but does not include credit based upon advanced placement or other examinations (i.e., CLEP) or training provided by non-collegiate institutions such as the Armed Forces and service schools (the American Council on Education reviews such credits). Students must request specific ETSU credit, identifying an existing ETSU course that is a good match with their experience/training/knowledge. If a student wishes ETSU to review his or her experiential learning, the student must complete this form and attach a prior learning portfolio for each course requested. The prior learning portfolio, designed with guidance of the major advisor, should include the following information (not all items are applicable to all petitions):
1. A description of the student’s learning, where it took place, and how it is kept current.
2. A reading list relevant to the course that the student has requested. This could include professional publications, books, newspapers, magazines, and online articles.
3. Any related non-collegiate training or instruction that the student has received. This could include workshops, internships, personal instruction, etc.
4. Documentation that can attest to the student’s knowledge. This could include certificates, licenses, publications, awards, testimonials, etc.
5. Student resume.
The appropriate ETSU academic department will review the completed application and portfolio to determine if the experiential learning is equivalent to the ETSU course. Departments may request additional materials, may ask the student for an interview, may request that the student complete a departmental challenge exam, or may seek other methods of assessing the student’s learning. Credit hours earned through experiential learning will be identified on the student’s transcript and will receive a grade of “P” for “passed hours.”
Students must be enrolled in at least one hour of ETSU coursework to apply for experiential learning credit.
Credit earned through experiential learning typically cannot be transferred or applied to other majors at ETSU. Students may earn a maximum of 30 hours of experiential learning credit.
Consult with your advisor before applying.
Student should complete the following.
Name of Student:______Student ID Number______
(PLEASE PRINT) LAST FIRST MI
ETSU Course Requested Through Experiential Learning
DEPARTMENT COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
______⏐______⏐______⏐______
Reviewing Department should complete the following.
Credit is awarded for this course: Yes No
Reviewer’s Comments______
• Please identify all the methods used by the department to assess this student’s experiential learning:
Portfolio Assessment, Interview, Challenge Exam, Other (please explain)______
Approval of reviewing faculty______Date______
Approval of chair, academic department______Date______
Approval of dean of the college where course is offered______Date______
Approval of chair, SCSAO Degree Programs______Date______
Approval of Dean, SCSAO______Date______
Approval by Vice Provost______Date______
Useful Web Sites for ETSU RODP Students