Fall II 2015Weeks 7 & 8

November 30 - December 4Weekly Memo

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Spring I TuitionSpring I tuition payment of $3,250.00 is due by 3:00 PM on Friday, December 11. To pay, you must go to my.unt.edu, click on the “Finances” button on the left, and choose “Make a Payment.” If you need help with making a payment

online, visit the mLab in MARQ 338. If you would like to sign up for a Payment Plan, you MUST go to Alissa in MARQ 105 to sign up for one before December 11.

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Student ActivitiesDenton Holiday Lighting Festival Discover the spirit of a small town celebration! Join us on Friday, December 4, from 5:30-9:30 PM at the Denton Downtown Square. There will be horse-drawn carriage rides, music, dancing and traditional Christmas treats. If you would like to go, sign up with Raven or Jessalyn in MARQ 202.

D. Class Time RequestsAll schedule preferences for the Spring I term must be submitted online between Monday, November 23, and Friday, December 4. The form can be found online at https://rlm.unt.edu/ieli-info/class-time-request-form.When you complete the form, you must submit documentation, such as an official work schedule, your EIS class schedule, or an official letter from your child’s school or daycare to MARQ 145. If you have special circumstances, you must submit your request and the appropriate documentation before December 11, 2015.

This is extremely important since changes will not be made after the Spring I term begins.

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Become a PAL!The Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) Program is designed to help new students adjust to both the academic and social environments at UNT. In this program, experienced students serve as mentors for new students. Mentors give advice and guidance to new students. This is a great opportunity for you to get involved at IELI and become a leader. Students who serve as mentors will be given a certificate of participation and will be able to include it on university applications and resumes!

You must have completed at least two terms in IELI and be in levels 4, 5, or 6. If you are interested in becoming a PAL, stop by MARQ 202 for an application! The deadline to apply is Friday, December 4.

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Important Schedule ChangeNext term, the class schedule will be: Levels 4, 5, and 6 classes will be in the morning (8:10-11:50 AM) Levels 0, 1, 2, and 3 classes will be in the afternoon (1:10-4:50 PM)

If a student requires further explanation of a grade (either a passing or a non-passing grade), the student must sign up in the IELI Main Office (MARQ 145) on Thursday, December 10, to make an appointment with the grade appeal advisors. The advisors will speak with the student, look carefully at the student’s situation, and answer any questions that the student might have. Appointments are available for Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 from 9:00—11:00 AM.

Grade AppealF.Grade Report

C.Study HallWould you like somewhere quiet to study before finals? Come to MARQ 215 from 12:00-1:00 PM on Wednesday-Friday, December 2-4, and join us for study hall. A quiet space and snacks will be provided!

Coffee & Culture Discussion GroupCoffee & Culture is held every Thursday, 5:00—6:00 PM in MARQ 215 and is a great way to practice your English outside of class. We will meet for the last time this term on Thursday, December 3 to drink coffee and discuss what we did during the Thanksgiving break. You do not need to sign up!

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Dorm InformationAre you planning to live in a dorm during winter break? You must go to Crumley Hall and sign up to stay in the dorms during the holidays. You might have to move to a different room over the winter break because not all of the dorms stay open. If you decide to move out of the dorm, you must go to Crumley Hall, fill out paperwork, and follow the moving procedures. If you don’t, you will be required to pay expensive fines.

If you have any further questions, please e-mail Jessalyn at Jessalyn.Mayer@unt.edu.

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UNT EmailIELI and UNT send students emails every day with very important information.Please check your UNT email every day at my.unt.edu or eagleconnect.unt.edu.

N.Lab NewsAll items checked out from the mLab (movies, books, etc.) MUST be returned before Friday, December 4 (Week 7). If you’d like to check out materials for the winter break, stop by the mLab during Week 8 to see what’s available and when we’ll be open!

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IELI Online

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Connect with your friends and the IELI staff! Learn about events and activities around IELI, UNT, and Denton! Keep up with us during the break! See pictures from events! Visit us at:

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Monday (12/7) Tuesday (12/8) Wednesday (12/9) Thursday (12/10) Friday (12/11)

Grammar Final Exams(Levels 0-5)

Communication Final Exams(Levels 0-6)

• Final Grade pick up• Grade Appeal

• Grade Appeal• Graduation Ceremony-

11:00 AM, Recital Hall

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 11, 2015 - Tuesday, January 19, 2016: Winter Break

Graduation Live Stream

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Are you graduating on Friday, December 11? Invite all your friends and family in your home country to watch the event live on IELI’s home page, international.unt.edu/ieli! The stream will begin at 10:50 AM (-06:00 GMT).

Reading Palooza!Levels 0-3 students, would you like a chance to improve your reading skills, win prizes, and have a chance to win your very own Scrappy? Then head to the mLab (MARQ 338) and start reading the RFU cards. Fill in an entrance form, hand it to Evan, and win prizes. For each form you enter, you increase your chances of winning a Scrappy. The Scrappy winner will be announced on Monday, December 7. There’s no limit to how many times you can enter!The last day to enter will be Friday, December 4, 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, talk to Evan or one of the labbies (Abdullah, Alejandro, Cindia, Kaori, Yuchen) in the mLab.

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