May Minimester

The following is helpful information for enrolling in the May 2008 Minimester.

Admissions –Applying to Blinn College

All students applying for the May Minimester must follow Blinn College admissions guidelines. Please click on the following link for more information http://www.blinn.edu/admissions/

Academic Advisement

Blinn College encourages all students to participate in academic advisement throughout their tenure here. The Academic Advisement process includes meeting with a counselor or faculty advisor to choose courses and make appropriate decisions concerning students' academic goals. The following populations of students are required to be advised each semester prior to registration:

• students enrolling at Blinn College for the first time

Exceptions:
1. students co-enrolled at a senior institution which provides appropriate approval; and/or
2. students who have passed all parts of THEA (or alternative approved test) or are THEA exempt. This group of students must sign a self-advising waiver form.

• students who fail any part of the THEA test or alternative approved test

• students who are on scholastic probation

The Counseling Services staff, as well as faculty advisors, is available year round to guide students regarding prerequisites, course transferability, career choices, and many other aspects that concern student development.

Registration

May Minimester 2008 May 12-28   Brenham and Bryan Campuses Apply now - https://www.applytexas.org
	Registration Dates	Payment Date (Walk-in by 5pm or Electronic by midnight) *Unless noted
Electronic Registration	March 31 (12:01am) – April 4 (5:00pm) April 6 (12:01am) – April 11 (5:00pm) April 14 (12:01am) – April 18 (5:00pm) April 20 (12:01am) – April 23 (11:59pm)	April 24th
	April 27 (12:01am) – May 2 (5:00pm) May 4 (12:01am) – May 6 (11:59pm)	May 6th
On Campus Registration	May 8 (8am – 5pm)
First Day of Class	May 12
Last Day of Class	May 28

Student Load And Excess Hours

The regular course load of a student is five academic courses exclusive of band, chorus, physical education, and/or other one-hour courses. Students must get approval from the appropriate Dean, Director, or Vice President, prior to enrolling in 6 or more academic courses each long semester (more than 18 hours) or 3 or more academic courses each summer session (more than 9 hours). A student may take only one course during the minimester.

If you plan to take 9 hours in the Summer I 2008 semester and 3 hours in the May 2008 Minimester and would like to register for both semesters on the same day, please contact the appropriate office below.

• Bryan students contact the Dean of Academic Affairs-Bryan (979) 209-7300.
• Brenham students contact the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs in Brenham (979) 830-4130.
  

Dates

Class Schedule - Bryan Campus

Class Schedule - Brenham Campus

Paying Your Account Balance

Payment for the minimester tuition and fees is due in FULL by the payment due date. These classes are NOT eligible for a payment plan. 

Amount due by payment due date:
In District - $189
Out of District - $276
Out of State and International - $504

If you are on a payment plan for Summer and are adding minimester charges you will need to visit enrollment services in the administration building to pay for your minimester course.

Things to know for using your Financial Aid for Minimester:

• Please visit the financial aid website at www.blinn.edu/finaid/index.htm to find out information about Summer aid.

Housing

Housing will be offered on the Brenham campus over the May Minimester.

On-Campus Residence Halls - $200.00 Room Rent and $150.00 Meal Plan (Required)
Blinn College Park Apartments - $250.00 Room Rent and $150.00 Meal Plan (Required)

Visit the Housing Office website for more information www.blinn.edu/housing/index.htm or call the Housing Office at 979-830-4190.

Refund Policy

Withdrawing from College

Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Withdrawal from college is official at the time that the Office of Admissions and Records is notified. Notification should be made in person or in writing. Students who officially withdraw from college will have their tuition and mandatory fees refunded according to the following schedule:

• Before May 12, 2008 – 100 percent refund
• May 14, 2008 – Last day for 70 percent refund
• May 15, 2008 – Last day for 25 percent refund

Refunds for withdrawing from the minimester will be disbursed June 13, 2008.

Student ID

IDs are used on the Blinn Campus to check out books from the library and for printing services. Your ID card can be picked up at:

Enrollment Services on the Brenham Campus, and The Student Center on the Bryan Campus.

Please have your paid tuition and fee statement with you.