How do I begin?

1. Select your class.  Please note that the NetMath program is not a degree program.  Enrollment in multiple courses at one time is not permissible (exception is made for Math 290 which must be taken simultaneously with another course).
2. Determine if you have the prerequisites for that class. See Who Qualifies
3. Ensure that you have a computer which meets the requirements to run Mathematica. Also ensure that you have access to an internet connection to get and submit homework assignments.
4. You can enroll at any time and you will have 16 weeks to complete the course. However, you may ask for up to 3 1-month extensions if unable to complete the course in the allotted 16 week time frame (see Netmath Extension Policy for more information). (link to info on bottom of this page)
5. Find a test proctor, someone who will supervise your tests. See the testing and proctors page for information on who meets the requirements to be a proctor.
6. If you have any questions, please contact us at netmathinfo@cm.math.uiuc.edu.

How do I Register?

Do not proceed with the registration process until you are ready to begin a course. Please note that registrations can take up to two weeks to process.

1. If you are a High School Student, Register Here
   All Others (including UIUC students) Register Here
2. You will be supplied with a University Id Number (UIN) after your registration has been processed.  You will also be given directions on how to claim your University NetId and how to set your NetId password. You can use your NetID to set up your UIUC e-mail address. Instructions can be found here. You will need this e-mail account to get a student copy of Mathematica from the CITES Webstore. 
3. A welcome email will be sent to you as soon as the university processes your enrollment and you appear on the course rosters. This usually takes a couple of days. The welcome email will include logins to the course management system as well as information on purchasing Mathematica and the course materials. At this time, you will also be assigned a mentor.
4. Get a test proctor, then download and complete the proctorship forms. When you're finished, you can send them to us via fax at (217) 244-8481 or mail them to:

   Academic Outreach
   University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
   302 East John Street, Suite 1405
   Champaign, IL 61820

Once You’re Registered: Purchase Software

In order to complete a NetMath course you'll need some software. Please follow our instructions for acquiring required software and courseware.

NetMath Extension Policy

NetMath students who enrolled in NetMath after 9/14/07 are allowed three (3) one-month extensions. However, you can only request one extension per form. The cost for each extension is $100. You must submit this form as your official extension request. Your extension request must be received at least seven (7) business days before the course expiration date. Your UIUC student account will be charged for the cost of one (1) Month Extension. Students who have not paid their initial charges for course tuition and who have a financial hold on their record will not be eligible to obtain extensions.

NetMath drop and refund policy:

Students who wish to withdraw from the program may do so at any time during the course timeframe. Students must formally request to drop a course by completing and submitting a Change of Status form (http://www.continuinged.uiuc.edu/oce-sites/outreach/upload/AO_ChangeofStatus.pdf)

Tuition refunds and credits are processed according to the pro-rated refund policy, based on the date the course begins and the date on which we receive a student's formal drop request. The refund policy is always effective, regardless of whether a student did or did not begin a course. The Academic Outreach administrative course fee is non-refundable. For questions about dropping NetMath courses and to verify eligibility for a partial tuition refund, contact Academic Outreach (phone: 800-252-1360 ext. 36305, email: oce-registsec@ad.uiuc.edu). More information may be found here. Extension fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Contact netmathinfo@cm.math.uiuc.edu

FERPA Rights

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For more information regarding FERPA visit the following website: http://www.oar.uiuc.edu/current/transcripts/ferpa.html
This message serves as your annual FERPA notification as required by law.