FAQ

Here are a few FAQs for the distance program:

1. How much does the program cost?
   The tuition rate for Spring 2008 is projected to be $327 per credit hour. This means that a typical 3-credit course would cost $981. The figure of $327 represents the newly-raised in-state tuition rate of $312 per credit hour plus $15 to cover administrative costs. It remains far less than the standard out-of-state tuition rate. (In-state distance-learning students pay the in-state rate of $312 per hour.)
2. How much Latin do I need before I can enter the MA program?
   A minimum of three years of college or university level Latin for the MA. You must, of course, hold a valid BA/BS before you apply.
3. When will you be accepting new students?
   We will be accepting applications January-March 28, 2008 for Summer 2008. See the 'Master Application Instructions' or the 'Ph.D. Application Instructions' for details.
4. Do I need an MA in Classics or Latin to enter the PhD program?
   If you hold an MA in a related field you may be allowed in the PhD program, however preference is always given to students who have a degree in Latin or Classical languages. If you have an MA or equivalent in a field that is unrelated to classical studies you will have to apply to the MA program and earn an MA in Classics or Latin before you enter the PhD program. Remember, you need three years of Latin to enter the MA program, we are looking for students with more than that for the PhD.
5. Do I need to be a teacher/educator to enter the program?
   Yes. You must teach at the high-school or college level in order to enter this program. You will be required to show proof of this during the application process. A current letter on letterhead from a supervisor is sufficient. You cannot verify your teaching status by sending us a letter from yourself (yes, this has happened).
6. How do I apply?
   See Question 3 above.
7. What do I do for a directed or independent study?
   See the Independent Study webpage.
8. I’m getting an ML. What will my test be like? What is on my reading list?
   The ML the exam covers the history of Latin literature, the Latin language itself and an oral defense before the candidate’s committee. There will be translation passages drawn from the student’s coursework. You can find details about the exam here.
9. I’m getting an MA. What will my exam be like?
   The MA exam will have passages for translation drawn from a general Latin reading list. The list can be found here along with some general works on Latin literature that the candidate should be familiar with. The distance MA student need only know the LATIN portion of the reading list.
10. When do I have to _____________?
    Deadlines for various items pertaining to registration and graduation can be found here.
11. Do I have to attend the summer programs?
    Yes.  All newly admitted distance-learning students will start their coursework in the summer at the Summer Latin Institute, to allow for orientation.  This is our chance to meet you in person and for you to meet us and your fellow students. Also, we always offer language courses over the summer and it is imperative that you take as many of these as possible. Furthermore, we give the MA and PhD exams over the summer. Occasionally you may not be able to attend, but this should be the exception not the rule.
    
    In order to complete an MA you need to attend at least three summer sessions (unless you are on the Model One track for the MA/ML in which case you need two summer sessions).
    
    NB- The model one track assumes that the MA candidates will finish their course-work in two years and write a thesis over the course of the third year. It assumes ML candidates will finish their course-work during the third year. If you take longer, you should plan on attending three summer sessions.
12. I can’t register, I'm having problems with my Gatorlink account, I can’t log on to E-Learning.
    All technical problems related to Gatorlink should be directed to the Gatorlink home page. There is contact information for tech. support at the bottom of this page.
    Student tips and demos for E-Learning can be found at the E-Learning homepage. For a specific problem, you can contact E-Learning Support Services at learning-support@ufl.edu, or call them at (352) 392-4357 (select option 2).
13. Keep your professors informed if you are having technical trouble. They aren’t the ones who take care of these problems, but they need to know if you’re having trouble. Keep up with the class on your own. Often there is a lag between the time you register and pay for a class and the time when you can log into the system. Don’t panic! This delay can be as long as 2-3 weeks. These classes are not personal correspondence courses, however, so if you still can’t log into the system after a reasonable amount of time you may be asked to drop the course.
14. I can't get through via e-mail.
    Some e-mail systems reject e-mails from our ufl address. Please do not use an aol account when contacting any ufl employee or office. If you are a student, you should use your gatorlink e-mail address.
    
    The distance office is closed over the summer (May 15-August 18). Contact the main office is you have questions during this period.

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