1. Once admitted you will need to set up your NetID Click here
   • All official University email is sent to your TAMU Email account and is accessed using your NetID. Be aware that even when you have configured your NetID/TAMU account to forward your email to another address, some of the University email is not automatically forwarded to you. Therefore, it is imperative that you check your University Neo email account frequently.
   • Go here to set up NetID
   • Instructions for NetID
2. Next set up your PETE account Click here
   • You must have a PETE account to access certain resources within the PETE network. To arrange for your account, download, fill out, and please return this form to the Distance Learning Coordinators at dl_coordinators@pe.tamu.edu.
   • Here are the instructions on how to log into your PE Account.
   • If you have questions, contact PETE Computer Support at support@pe.tamu.edu.
3. Then check the Academic Calendars Click here
   • Be sure to check this webpage... http://admissions.tamu.edu/Registrar/General/Calendar.aspx...for official University dates for registration deadlines, fee payment deadline, first day of classes, dropping courses, end of the semester relevant dates, etc.
   • Also check our available Courses
4. Now you can Register Click here
   • Entering distance learning students must contact the distance learning coordinators, dl_coordinators@pe.tamu.edu, 979.845-9385.
   • All PETE DL students must have a PETE email account(see above).
   • Go to myrecord.tamu.edu and check for blocks. Please check this site often and go through all the information.
   • Contact Laura Hall at laura.hall@pe.tamu.edu
5. Once Registered you will have to pay your Fees Click here
   • Be sure to pay your fees promptly! Do NOT wait until the last minute.
   • The University does NOT accept VISA.
   • Check your University account by going to https://myrecord.tamu.edu/
   • You will need your NEO login and password (see above)
6. How to access your course materials Click here
   • PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO LATE SUBMITTAL OF MATERIALS BY PROFESSORS, WE GENERALLY WILL NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION POSTED UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
   • All course materials are accessible through the course website
   • The course websites are located within Blackboard Vista - You must use your NEO login and password (see above) to access Vista
   • You will not gain access to the course website and materials until you have been cleared by the University
   • The course website contains a calendar, links to the course syllabus, access to synchronous communication, “Chat,” and asynchronous communication, “Discussion Board(s)”
   • The course is calendar driven, and the calendar inside the course website contains
   • class lecture notes
   • class videos
   • homework files
   • readings
   • quizzes and exams
   • etc.
   • See this tutorial on gaining access to the material - Vista Tutorial
7. Plan ahead for the next semester Click here
   • Consult your graduate committee (you must have your committee formed by the end of your 1st semester)
   • Be sure to check this webpage... http://admissions.tamu.edu/Registrar/General/Calendar.aspx...for official University dates for registration deadlines, fee payment deadline, first day of classes, dropping courses, end of the semester relevant dates, etc.
8. Degree Plan and Graduation Click here
   • Go to https://myrecord.tamu.edu/ and make sure that the information is correct. Check for blocks and make sure you have been given credit for all your courses.
   • Be sure to check this webpage... http://admissions.tamu.edu/Registrar/General/Calendar.aspx...for official University dates for registration deadlines, fee payment deadline, first day of classes, dropping courses, end of the semester relevant dates, etc.
   • Degree Plan
   • Check the ogs calendar http://ogs.tamu.edu/calendar? for deadlines
   • MS graduation checklist
   • Doctoral checklist
   • Application for Degree
   • OGS Website
   • Sample degree plan #1
   • Sample degree plan #2
9. ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LIVING IN THE U.S. Click here
   • ALL STUDENTS MUST SEND IN A COPY OF THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LIVING IN THE U.S. MUST ALSO SEND A COPY OF THEIR VISA TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES. THESE FORMS MUST BE RESENT/UPDATED IF AND WHEN THEY EXPIRE.

Other Important Information

• Distance Student Resources and Services Click here
• Student Resources and Services
• Required Technology Click here
• Technology Requirements
• Certificate students Click here
• contact Mary Lu Epps, dl_coordinators@pe.tamu.edu.
• SPE resources Click here
• For access to the SPE resources online, including electronic forms of documents, go to http://www.spe.org.
• Aggie Ring Click here
• All distance learning students are eligible are to purchase an Aggie Ring.